The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) is set to revamp its door-to-door garbage collection due to the ineffective efforts by ward committees and NGOs. Despite initial support with equipment and funding, NGOs failed to meet expectations, causing resident dissatisfaction. The GMC…
A tragic road accident in Assam's Sonitpur district resulted in one death and seven injuries. The incident occurred in Chariduar when a tempo traveling from Bhalukpong to Balipara rammed into a parked tractor. The tempo's passengers were returning from a…
Amid Eid festivities, three people from Assam lost their lives in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, while performing Hajj. The deceased are Jarina Begum from Barpeta district, Salaha Begum Barbhuiya from Hailakandi district, and Saif Uddin Barbhuiya from Cachar district. Jarina Begum…
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) and the Assam prisons department are launching Northeast India’s first fuel depot operated by convicted prisoners at Barpeta district jail. This initiative aims to provide inmates with work experience and skills for reintegration into…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the end of the longstanding practice of paying electricity bills for state cabinet ministers and high-ranking officials using taxpayers' money. This decision coincided with the inauguration of a 2.5 MW solar power project…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Janata Bhawan solar project at the Assam Secretariat complex. The 2.5-MW solar PV system, costing Rs. 12.56 crore, will generate 3 lakh units of electricity monthly, with a projected recovery of investment…
A tragic incident occurred in Bijni, Assam, where a 60-year-old woman and her granddaughter lost their lives after falling into a pond on Sunday. The incident took place in Jaripuddin, No. 2 Goraimari, under the Panbari police station. The pair…
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed warm wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha. Due to the IMD issuing a red alert for adverse weather conditions, several masjid committees…
A water pipe burst occurred on Sunday morning near Amrit Udyan in Hengrabari, following recent repair work in the area. While no casualties or injuries were reported, the burst led to substantial flooding as thousands of litres of water spilled…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the deployment of a new battalion of 600 jawans to Kaziranga National Park to improve management and prevent poaching. This decision followed a review meeting on flood preparedness and animal safety. Key points include:…