Sivasagar District Congress Committee president Ajoy Gogoi has been arrested after his name allegedly appeared in a suicide note left by Charaideo businessman Avani Baruah. Police said Baruah allegedly died after consuming pesticide and named Gogoi along with Binanda Bora…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, on Tuesday arrested Abinash Basumatary in Kokrajhar after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh. Officials said Basumatary had allegedly demanded Rs 9.75 lakh from a complainant for clearing…
Fuel prices increased again on Tuesday, adding pressure on consumers facing rising living costs. In Guwahati, petrol prices rose to Rs 102.11 per litre, while diesel increased to Rs 93.44 per litre. The hike has triggered concern among commuters, transport…
Amid the nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, the Assam government has directed that essential medicines and life-saving drugs must remain available without disruption. The Office of the Drugs Controller ordered pharmacies linked to…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the under-construction Zubeen Kshetra and reviewed the ongoing development and beautification work dedicated to Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. The Chief Minister said the project would be a fitting tribute to…
The Assam government has introduced a strict accountability system to ensure timely release of pensions to retired employees. Officials responsible for delays in pension processing will face financial penalties under the new rules. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said pensioners…
A five-km stretch of NH-27 between Tihu and Madhapur in Assam’s Nalbari district will be developed as an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) for military and civil aircraft during emergencies, District Commissioner Nibedan Das Patowary announced on Tuesday. During a District…
Around 40 per cent of Assam’s geographical area remains vulnerable to annual floods caused by the Brahmaputra, Barak and their tributaries. The State Water Resources Department has identified 347 vulnerable locations across Assam ahead of the monsoon season. Officials said…
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil reviewed key water management and irrigation projects in Assam and the Northeast during the 6th Governing Body meeting of North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management. The meeting focused on sustainable…
Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro has urged people to reduce the use of private vehicles and rely more on buses and trains due to rising petrol and diesel prices. The minister said the government is also cutting unnecessary official travel…