Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have agreed to collaborate in tackling the illegal cross-border liquor trade between the two states. In a meeting attended by Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Assam Excise Minister Keshab Mahanta, both states acknowledged revenue…
Tensions escalated at Dhubri Medical College after the tragic death of 15-year-old Mofizul Haque, a snake bite victim. Mofizul was bitten while walking on the highway and was rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. Despite efforts by Dr. Rejibul,…
Several wooden bridges in Assam's Barpeta district are on the verge of collapse, cutting off thousands of villagers from essential services and posing significant safety risks. The most critical bridge connects ten villages to the main towns of Howly and…
A severe outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Assam’s Jorhat district has caused significant distress among residents. A person from the Selenghat area succumbed to the disease while receiving treatment at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH). Additionally, a 16-year-old girl…
The Assam government announced a plan to create 35,000 new jobs to regularize contractual teachers serving in elementary schools through a special recruitment drive. This decision was made at a State Cabinet meeting in Nalbari on Thursday. Currently employed under…
In a tragic incident on Thursday, a youth named Sanjay Sharma, aged 33, went missing after drowning in the Dibru River at Nazirating Tamuli Tourist Spot in Digboi, Assam. The incident occurred while he was taking a bath with his…
In an unusual yet captivating sight, a herd of wild elephants was spotted resting on the national highway in Jorhat's Mariani at Dhodar Ali area. The elephants, emerging from the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in search of food, were seen…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced significant reforms in traffic fine regulations during a cabinet briefing in Nalbari. The reforms aim to address unjust treatment towards auto rickshaw drivers and ease financial burdens on commuters, especially the economically…
A significant marksheet scam at Gauhati University has come to light, involving the illicit manipulation of marks through financial transactions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that individuals managing the computerized marksheet system inflated marks for students in exchange for…
The Gauhati High Court has strongly criticized the Assam government and relevant departments for their lackadaisical response to a public interest litigation (PIL) addressing persistent waterlogging in Guwahati. Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Kardak Ete expressed dissatisfaction with the…