Riverbank erosion has worsened in Majuli with the onset of monsoon, as the Brahmaputra continues to wash away land. In Chamguri village, the situation is critical, with residents staying awake at night fearing their homes may collapse. A poultry farm…
Around 30 people were injured and seven arrested in poll-related violence across Assam. In Patharkandi, Congress candidate Kartik Sena Sinha allegedly damaged an EVM after a dispute, triggering clashes with BJP supporters. Around 25 people were injured, and voting was…
Dhubri recorded a low pass percentage of 50.02% in HSLC 2026, well below the state average of 65.62%. Out of 25,855 students, only 12,933 passed. Most successful candidates fell in second and third divisions, indicating weaker academic performance overall. Experts…
The Telangana High Court granted Congress leader Pawan Khera transit anticipatory bail for one week in a case filed by Assam Police over his allegations against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court allowed Khera time to…
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) announced the HSLC 2026 results with an overall pass percentage of 65.62%, showing a 2.5% improvement from last year. Jyotimoy Das secured the first rank, followed by Akanksha Bhuyan, while Jiya Farah Islam…
A division bench of the Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to file an affidavit confirming whether mandatory forest clearance was obtained for the ₹6,000 crore, 121-km Guwahati Ring Road project. The bench, led by Chief Justice Ashutosh…
The Congress party on Thursday filed a police complaint against its Udalguri candidate Suren Daimari, a day after he withdrew from the Assembly elections and resigned from the party. The complaint was lodged at Bhangagarh Police Station by APCC general…
Grey, rain-soaked skies marked polling day across Assam on April 9, but adverse weather failed to dampen voter enthusiasm, with large numbers turning out across the state. Voting officially ended at 5 pm, though long queues continued at several polling…
A photography workshop titled “Within the Frame” was held at Tezpur University as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism. The event, organised with the university’s Photography Club, saw active participation from students,…
The Assam Finance (Budget) Department has issued a new order to fix gaps and prevent irregularities in the state’s medical reimbursement system. The move comes after discrepancies were found during a reconciliation of advice slips and payments across departments and…