The Tea Association of India said the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement will enhance India’s export competitiveness, including in the tea sector, by improving market access and reducing tariffs. However, strict EU norms on residue limits, food safety, traceability and…
Assam’s outstanding liabilities are projected to reach ₹2.06 lakh crore by the end of the current financial year, according to an RBI report. The state’s debt has risen steadily as a share of GSDP, reaching 27.9 per cent in 2026,…
Security agencies have foiled attempts by Bangladesh-based jihadi groups to establish bases in Assam, following the arrest of 11 members of IMK, an offshoot of JMB. Officials said the group aimed to recruit and train cadres as part of the…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, dismissing his “Bor Assam” remarks and questioning his connection with the state. Sarma alleged that Gogoi lacks familiarity with Assam and responsibility towards…
Wild elephants destroyed a Ganesh temple in Mairapur-Majpara village near Rani on the outskirts of Guwahati, highlighting the worsening human-elephant conflict in forest fringe areas. The temple, built by villagers near the Mahendri Reserve Forest, was damaged a day after…
Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) will begin processing imported crude oil for the first time after completing its capacity expansion to 9 million tonnes per annum by December 2026. The ₹33,901-crore project includes a new crude distillation unit and infrastructure to…
Sivasagar police arrested two men from Golaghat district in connection with a motorcycle theft at Rajmai Sunday Bazaar near Demow. The accused were held from Seleng tea garden, and police recovered a pistol and live ammunition used during a firing…
Cotton University hosted a panel discussion in Guwahati on indigenous food systems, focusing on their importance for climate resilience, nutrition and sustainability. Experts highlighted Assam’s traditional foods, especially fermented items, as vital for health and climate adaptation. Speakers stressed integrating…
Members of Assam Gramin Bank officers’ and employees’ associations staged a dharna in Tezpur, demanding approval for a five-day work week and remaining Saturdays as bank holidays. The protest followed a nationwide call by bank unions, citing IBA recommendations already…
Noonmati Police rescued a 16-year-old girl reported missing from Guwahati’s Nizarapar area. Acting on a complaint, police launched a search and traced the minor at Nepali Chowk within 24 hours. After verification, she was safely handed over to her legal…