Guwahati authorities strengthened safety and traffic measures as thousands gathered along the Brahmaputra for Chhath Puja. Police, SDRF, and NDRF teams conducted inspections and monitored water levels. Major ghats like Uzan Bazar and Fancy Bazar were cleaned, barricaded, and illuminated,…
The Centre has approved using 20.42 hectares of core forest and 364.98 hectares of surrounding land in Kaziranga for a four-lane NH stretch from Kaliabor to Numaligarh. Worth ₹4,829 crore, the project includes elevated corridors to protect wildlife. The NBWL…
Hundreds gathered at Amranga Barihat Mini Stadium in South Kamrup to pay tribute to Zubeen Garg. Actor Ravi Sarma condemned political interference in the singer’s death and demanded justice. The event ended with a candlelight march and slogans pledging to…
Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika laid the foundation for dredging the Namdang, Doikhana, and Danchi rivers in Nazira to ease recurring floods. The ₹8 crore project aims to restore cultivable land within four months. Hazarika also announced a 20-km embankment…
At a workers’ meet in Mukalmua, Congress leaders accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of driving Assam into debt and mishandling public sentiment over Zubeen Garg. Mahila Congress chief Mira Barthakur called the government “oppressive,” while MLA Diganta Barman criticised the…
Direct flights between Agartala and Bagdogra will start on Sunday, while Agartala–Silchar flights resume on October 28 after nearly 30 years. Air India Express will operate the Bagdogra route, and IndiGo will handle the Silchar service twice weekly. With these…
Manas National Park has witnessed a surge in visitors with the reopening of the tourism season. Tourists are enjoying increased sightings of rhinos, elephants, and bisons, reflecting successful conservation efforts. Many visitors also expressed emotional tributes to late singer and…
The National Dam Safety Authority has cleared NHPC’s Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project after inspecting implemented safety measures. Three of the eight 250 MW turbines are ready, with a fourth expected by December. Reservoir filling has begun, with the water level…
Zubeen Garg’s last film, Roi Roi Binale, directed by Rajesh Bhuyan, has set new advance booking records before its October 31 release. Produced by Zubeen and Garima Saikia Garg, the film earned nearly ₹50 lakh in pre-sales, with shows selling…
The Election Commission will launch the first phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls next week, starting with 10–15 states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal. The drive aims to remove illegal foreign migrants…