The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee was observed across Hailakandi district with tribute programmes and floral offerings. The Bharatiya Janata Party Hailakandi district unit organised a special programme highlighting Vajpayee’s contributions to…
Police on Thursday arrested four leaders—three from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and one from Bajrang Dal—for obstructing Christmas celebrations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari district. Those arrested include VHP leaders Manas Patgiri, Bhaskar Deka, Biju Dutta, and Bajrang Dal coordinator…
Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Assam Government on Wednesday ordered a major reshuffle, transferring 14 IAS and state service officers. Sumit Sattawan, DC of Kamrup Metropolitan, has been posted as DC of Tinsukia, replacing Swapneel Paul. Aranyak Saikia has…
Traffic on the Rani–Mairang–Patharkhama NEC road on the western fringe of Guwahati has been suspended after a culvert deteriorated beyond safe use for heavy vehicles. The Public Works Department has blocked both ends with soil to prevent accidents, but no…
Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has demanded an inquiry into the arson of Tuliram Ronghang’s house in Karbi Anglong and alleged destruction of evidence. In a letter to Narendra Modi, Saikia said the incident occurred on December 22 amid…
Members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal staged protests against Christmas celebrations in Nalbari district on Wednesday. The protesters entered St Mary’s School at Panigaon village, vandalised Christmas decorations, and toppled a statue of Jesus Christ. They also burned…
The Bongaigaon District Congress on Tuesday staged a protest alleging large-scale corruption in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission. District Congress president Girish Baruah termed the scheme a “flop” and accused Assam JJM in-charge Jayanta Mallabaruah of responsibility for…
The District Election Office, Nagaon, has announced the First Level Checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. The process will be held from December 26, 2025, to January 7, 2026, at the Senchowa EVM…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the violence in West Karbi Anglong, where a protester was killed in police firing and several others, including police personnel, were injured. Gogoi said the situation remains…
Bullock cart and horse cart rides were launched at the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park to promote agro- and rural tourism. The initiative aims to offer visitors a traditional village experience while expanding non-wildlife attractions in the Kaziranga region…