The Sivasagar District Congress Committee has accused Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) of overcharging customers through its smart meter system. During a protest on Wednesday, Congress workers demanded the removal of the smart meters and a reduction in electricity…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a white paper on recent demographic changes in the state will be published by April next year. The document will analyze shifts at the circle and polling booth levels, covering 23,000 of…
An FIR will be filed against Md. Mahbubul Haque, Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), for allegedly obtaining an OBC certificate fraudulently. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed the Karimganj District Commissioner to take legal…
The Assam Tea Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (TEPFO) has proposed selling tea gardens managed by Andrew Yule & Co. Ltd. due to severe financial difficulties. The PSU, operating 10-15 gardens in Assam, faces delays in wage payments and declining credit…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that over 9.35 lakh people who were previously unable to obtain Aadhaar cards due to issues with their biometric data can now get them from designated Aadhaar centers. These individuals had their biometrics…
The United Opposition Forum (UOF), a coalition of 18 parties within the INDIA Bloc, plans to file an official complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly making communal remarks aimed at inciting tensions. The complaint will be…
In response to the alleged gang rape of two minors in Kokrajhar, District Magistrate PK Dwivedi has enforced Section 163 BNSS to prevent any potential unrest. The order restricts public gatherings, demonstrations, processions, and unauthorized assemblies, while prohibiting extortion, carrying…
Residents of Kalaigaon are gearing up for Durga Puja, starting on October 9. Over 22 Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committees will celebrate with uniquely themed decorations. The Bhehguri Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee plans a mountain-themed mandap with a budget of Rs…
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees, effective from April 1, 2025, has been praised by railway employees. Unlike the NPS, UPS guarantees a fixed pension, providing 50% of the average basic pay for 25 years of service…
Koustav Barua and his wife Jupitora Barua were arrested by Jamuguri police on Monday for fraud, accused of embezzling money while posing as an OSD to CM Hemanta Chaoudhury. Koustav falsely claimed to be a physician, targeting victims in Guwahati…