Residents of Jorhat's Seleng Hat allege land encroachment by Naga settlers from Nagaland's border slums, claiming armed groups have occupied the Tiru Hills Reserve Forest and threatened locals. Frustration grows over government inaction, with fears of losing more land. Residents…
The All Assam Drop Teachers Association protested in Guwahati, demanding job regularisation and pending payments for years of work. Around 5,500 teachers voiced concerns over unequal treatment compared to provincialised counterparts. Demonstrators planned to protest at Janata Bhawan but were…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) accused the Assam Police of political bias over an FIR filed against Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi. APCC chief Bhupen Borah alleged the police act as a tool for the ruling party, ignoring complaints against…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hosted the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow in Seoul, drawing over 140 business leaders. Organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in South Korea, the event showcased Assam's potential as an investment hub. Sarma highlighted…
Priyanka Rajkakati, an Assamese space scientist and artist, has sent her acrylic artwork, Brahmaputra by Sunrise, to the Moon aboard NASA’s Firefly Blue Ghost Lander. Displayed digitally as part of the LunARC Gallery, the piece symbolizes humanity's creativity. The artwork,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation removed carts near Rehabari's Employment Exchange Office for violating cleanliness norms. Authorities stressed proper waste disposal and warned of penalties for non-compliance. Vendors are urged to maintain hygiene to avoid stricter action.
Health Minister Ashok Singhal reviewed the Health Department, stressing the urgency of addressing lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension. He proposed an integrated health portal for transparency and accessibility and directed a statewide awareness campaign to promote healthy living. Other…
Guwahati police arrested home guard Liladhar Das for accepting a ₹500 bribe from a traffic violator. Reports suggest the violator is closely associated with a minister.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has removed 10 Permanent Speed Restrictions (PSRs) as of December 2024 to enhance train speed and punctuality. Engineering upgrades, including track geometry adjustments, bridge leveling, and curvature reduction, have enabled smoother operations. Speeds on loop…
A case was registered against Rahul Gandhi at Panbazar Police Station, Guwahati, for alleged inflammatory remarks made on January 15. Advocate Monjit Chetia filed the FIR, accusing Gandhi of undermining India’s sovereignty by stating, “We are now fighting the BJP,…