Numaligarh Refinery Ltd’s bamboo-based biorefinery has successfully produced 99.7% pure ethanol in trial runs on September 3, marking a major milestone in second-generation ethanol production. The plant, India’s first to make ethanol from bamboo biomass, will be formally inaugurated by…
A row has erupted in Chandmari, Guwahati, after residents opposed a puja committee’s plan to build a pandal on a busy road, accusing GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania of backing the move. Locals allege the committee, with Sarania as chief advisor,…
Nalbari police have arrested three people, including a young woman, in connection with the brutal robbery and murder of Promod Chandra Barman at his Mohkhuli residence on August 29. The other two accused, Mrinmoy Bezbaruah and Bhaskar Jyoti Deka, have…
Assam has launched year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the “Bard of the Brahmaputra.” The state government, cultural organisations, and Assamese communities worldwide are paying tribute through cultural functions, exhibitions, and community events…
Guwahati, Sept 8: The recent revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has sparked optimism in the real estate and construction sector. The Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) has welcomed the reforms, calling them a positive…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation, with Feedback Foundation and CEE, organized awareness programmes in Wards 16, 18, and 19 under “Sikun Guwahati, Mur Guwahati.” Residents were guided on waste segregation, home composting, and eco-friendly practices. GMC officials stressed that active citizen participation…
The body of Jadumoni Dutta from Nalbari, an UltraTech employee, was recovered from Hatkhuwapara, Deepor Beel. His family alleged murder, prompting Azara police to detain three colleagues for questioning. Investigation is ongoing.
The Gauhati High Court expressed concern over decades-old pending cases against current and former MPs and MLAs in Assam. It sought detailed reports from concerned courts on reasons for delays. Director of Prosecution M. Phukan flagged issues like witness absences,…
The Assam government will construct 28 new rural bridges across 12 districts at a cost of ₹85.88 crore under the World Bank-funded Assam Resilient Rural Bridges Program (ARRBP). Part of a larger plan for 1,200 bridges, the projects aim to…
APDCL has prepared a draft SOP to provide new household electricity connections with smart prepaid meters under RDSS until its new mobile app is launched. Turnkey contractors will handle service cables and data collection, while AMISPs will install meters. Verified…