ONGC reported a significant drop in gas pressure at its Sivasagar well, marking progress in leak control efforts. A crucial boom crane arrived from Guwahati to aid the final capping. BJP leaders, including Minister Jogen Mohan, visited the site, confirming…
AASU has launched "Pratyasha" to support Assam’s UPSC aspirants. The initiative will sponsor coaching for 25 candidates who cleared prelims, covering full costs in Delhi or online. Applications are open at www.aasu.org.in until June 29. In phase two, 40 students…
One worker died and five were injured after an overloaded vehicle overturned at Kotalgoorie Tea Estate in Jorhat. Poor road conditions and use of outdated vehicles are blamed. Protesters demanded accountability and better safety measures. The deceased, Deepak Prasad, died…
The ONGC gas leak at Bhatiapar–Barichuk in Assam's Sivasagar entered its 12th day with no resolution. Despite U.S. experts’ involvement, capping efforts failed, sparking protests by locals over health risks and alleged negligence. Over 330 families remain in relief camps…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged devotees to avoid Nilachal Hill at night due to recent landslides. SDRF and NDRF teams are on alert. Kamakhya temple doors closed at 2:56 PM on June 23 and will reopen at 3:19 AM on…
Assam ranked in the second lowest grade in the Union Education Ministry’s latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0, scoring between 461–520. It is tenth from the bottom among 36 states and UTs. Assam saw a drop in ‘Access’ scores and…
Assam's proposed 3,000-MW thermal power project, initially planned for Kokrajhar, will now be set up in Dhubri and Goalpara. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited concerns over tribal land rights as the reason for relocation. The Rs 40,000-crore project is…
Dipak Sutar (35), a mentally-ill youth, was found dead in a pond at Gorpal, Jamugurihat, on Sunday. Missing since early morning, his body was recovered by locals after spotting his slippers nearby. He had recently returned home from working out…
Pawan Hazarika (27), MD of a private coaching institute in Guwahati, died by suicide in Dakshin Gaon. A suicide note cited a financial dispute involving ₹60 lakh. Police suspect mental harassment and monetary pressure. Ankit Agarwala has been detained for…
Ten members of the newly-formed militant group Dimasa Halan Dui United (DHD-U) surrendered to Karbi Anglong police at Dhansiri. The group, aiming to revive separatist activities, was tracked since April. Police recovered arms, including an AK-47, pistols, a grenade, and…