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…
To address the persistent issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC), an 11-kilometer-long solar-powered fence has been successfully installed along the fringes of the Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district, Assam. Covering 17 villages, the initiative aims to provide relief to 870…
The Government of Assam has made a significant decision to incorporate six tribal languages as mediums of instruction in the foundational stage of school education. This initiative aims to protect the cultural and linguistic heritage of tribal communities and aligns…
Despite ongoing efforts by the police and the community, the Jhagrapar area near Dhubri town remains a hub for illegal drug trade. A recent tip-off led the Dhubri police to conduct a raid on the residence of Bacha Sheikh, a…
The Assam cabinet has approved the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, citing concerns about child marriage. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma explained that the Act allowed registration of marriages involving underage individuals. While the…