Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary will reopen on October 23 after its monsoon closure. Ranger Pranjal Baruah said damaged infrastructure has been repaired and both jeep and elephant safaris will resume. Located 35 km from Guwahati, the 38.81 sq km sanctuary…
A month after Zubeen Garg's passing, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) held a tribute at its headquarters. Leaders and members, including MLA Ramendra Narayan Kalita, paid homage, lighting a lamp and performing "Nagara Naam" in memory of the legendary singer.
A fire broke out at Khonsa Lower Market after midnight on October 20, destroying several shops and causing heavy property loss. Suspected to be triggered by Diwali firecrackers, the blaze was controlled by firefighters, and no casualties were reported. Authorities…
The Rail Meet 2025 in Guwahati, organized by ARPA, adopted 23 resolutions to enhance railway development across eight Northeastern states. Key proposals include forming a composite Zonal Railway, restructuring divisions, creating a new Badarpur division, introducing EMU/MEMU services, restoring pre-COVID…
Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, has proposed naming his cremation site in Kamarkuchi, Sonapur, as “Zubeen Khetra.” The move aims to honour his contributions to Assam’s music and culture. Fans and cultural groups have supported the…
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that the Assam government will present its report on granting ST status to six communities — Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran, and Tea Tribes — during the November Assembly session. He said the…
Tension erupted at late singer Zubeen Garg’s burial site in Sonapur after a YouTuber allegedly attacked a mourner lighting a diya in tribute. Police quickly intervened, arrested the accused, and brought the situation under control. An investigation is underway.
The Guwahati Press Club election is being held today, with over 1,100 journalists voting to elect a new executive committee. Ranjita Rabha and Pradip Barman have been elected unopposed as Vice Presidents. Twenty candidates are contesting for eight remaining posts,…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi has written to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over delays, poor quality, and alleged corruption in the Jorhat–Dibrugarh NH-37 project. He cited incomplete stretches across Upper Assam and linked mismanagement to a CBI case involving NHIDCL official…
Cachar police arrested a fake doctor, Bipul Chandra Nath, in Silchar’s Ambicapatty area for posing as “Dr B.C. Nath.” He had only a matriculation qualification but used forged MBBS documents. With this arrest, the total number of fake doctors caught…