In a significant development, the district and session judge of Hailakandi, Sanjoy Hazarika, has sentenced seven individuals, including a court employee, to life imprisonment for the murder of Abdul Basit Mazumdar seven years ago over a land dispute. The judgment,…
In a shocking incident, Ram Chettri, a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader affiliated with the OBC morcha wing in Assam's Sonapur, was discovered hanging from a tree. The incident follows allegations of an extramarital affair, prompting Chettri to escape…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a new microbiology laboratory and 17 Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) vehicles in Assam, collectively valued at Rs 13.11 crores. The laboratory, set up by the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Guwahati,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly condemned Congress and AIUDF, affirming his commitment to preventing child marriages in the state. During the Assam Budget Session, uproar ensued over the cabinet's decision to revoke the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces…
In a significant move, a conservation scheme amounting to Rs 75 crore was inaugurated in Assam's Dibrugarh district, led by Dibrugarh MLA Prasant Phukan. The initiative targets the protection of a 7 km stretch along the Brahmaputra river from erosion…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the growing demand for the retention of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) among state government employees, stating that replacing the New Pension Scheme (NPS) with OPS would lead the government to bankruptcy. During…
Senior Congress leader Rana Goswami has unexpectedly resigned from the party, citing political reasons, leading to widespread speculation that he may be contemplating joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Goswami, who held a significant position as the organisational in-charge of…
In a heart-wrenching incident, the lifeless body of an infant was discovered in Sila village, situated in Barpeta District of Assam, beneath a bridge near Goma Fulbari School on Sunday. The distressing find was reported by concerned locals, prompting a…
A group of senior citizens from Dhubri district and the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) area staged a demonstration outside Rupsi airport, urging the resumption of flight services that have been non-functional for the past 110 days. The protesters expressed frustration…
The Assam government, led by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, is contemplating the cessation of teacher recruitment in colleges and the potential merging of institutions or specific departments with low student enrollment. This move aligns with the government's existing policy of…