Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu chaired a meeting of the State Level Empowered Committee on Free Textbooks to review preparations for the procurement, printing, transportation and distribution of free textbooks for the 2027-28 academic session. The meeting discussed enrolment data…
Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Northeast Frontier Circle, Sumeet Singhal, will conduct a statutory inspection of the newly constructed Katihar–Kuretha and Katihar–Sonaili broad gauge double-line sections from June 12 to 14. The inspection will cover tracks, bridges, signalling, electrical systems…
The Assam government has extended the re-engagement of retired IAS officers Kausar Jamil Hilaly and Bhaskar Pegu while carrying out a fresh administrative reshuffle involving several ACS officers. As part of the transfers, ADCs of Barpeta and Nalbari have been…
Residents of Abhayapuri in Assam's Bongaigaon district have expressed anger over several public bio-toilets constructed by the municipal board that have reportedly remained locked and unused for the past five to six years despite significant public expenditure. Locals allege that…
A man named Ajijul Sheikh has been arrested in Assam’s Dhubri district for the brutal rape and attempted murder of a minor girl in the Ujanpetla area, Tamarhat. Following the assault, the severely injured victim managed to escape and inform…
In a major breakthrough, Hajo Police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a cattle theft syndicate operating across several parts of Assam. The arrest follows a recent operation in which police recovered stolen milch cows and seized vehicles used for…
Large-scale encroachment, construction, mining, and land-use changes around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have raised serious concerns over wildlife conservation and the protection of key animal corridors linking Kaziranga with the Karbi Anglong forests. Conservationists allege inadequate action by…
Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika has formally assumed charge as the Guardian Minister of Hojai and Nagaon districts. During review meetings in both districts, he assessed the progress of key government schemes, including the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Assam…
The Assamese short film Muga, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Samujjal Kashyap, has been selected for the prestigious Prism Section of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival. The film celebrates Assam’s rich Muga silk heritage and the resilience of its…
Assam's tea production witnessed a significant increase in April 2026, reaching 55.41 million kg, up by 13.92 million kg compared to 41.49 million kg produced in April 2025. Small tea growers contributed 30.12 million kg, while large estates produced 25.29…