The ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI), Nagpur, has initiated the commercial cultivation of six sweet orange varieties—Valencia, Westin, TM-33, Cutter Valencia, Pera, and Natal—at Biswanath Chariali in Assam. This aims to meet the rising demand for citrus fruits in the…
Amid opposition within Congress, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Borah confirmed approaching BJP turncoat Jayanta Bora to join the party. Despite meeting with Bora, Borah hinted that Bora might not receive a ticket for the November 19 by-polls…
An African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has been confirmed in Karbi Anglong, originating in Bura Teron Gaon, Longnit. District Commissioner Nirola Phangchopi has enforced strict containment measures. A 10-kilometre "Infected Zone" has been established, with surrounding areas designated as "Surveillance…
In a tragic incident, the skeletal remains of an elderly woman, Purnima Devi, were discovered in her home in Jyotikuchi, Guwahati. Locals claim her son, Joydeep Dey, was not mentally ill prior to his father's death, after which he became…
To accommodate the festive rush, Indian Railways will operate two additional pairs of special trains during the upcoming festive season. Trains will run between Anand Vihar Terminal and Jogbani for three trips and between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Agartala…
The Indian government aims to turn lighthouses into tourism hubs while enhancing maritime safety. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced plans to build lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River and transform India's 205 coastal lighthouses, some over 100 years old, into tourist…
The Assam government launched Mission Basundhara 3.0, focusing on securing land rights for the state's indigenous population. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that the initiative differs from Orunodoi, targeting rightful land ownership. Eligibility requires proof of residency in Assam…
Facing a setback before the November 13 by-polls, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has restructured its Bongaigaon district committee after 36 leaders, including the district president and secretary, resigned over the potential candidacy of Phani Bhushan Choudhury's wife. The AGP…
Congress grassroots workers in Behali have threatened to resign if the CPI (M-L) is given a ticket for the upcoming by-polls. In a letter to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Behali Youth Congress President Zahirul Islam expressed strong opposition,…
Over 500 leaders from Jonai Assembly constituency gathered in Ruwad village on Sunday to form a new regional political party, "Jana Jagaran Asom" (JJA). The party aims to address political issues and represent local interests in upcoming Assembly, panchayat, and…