The STF Assam seized 182 grams of heroin worth nearly Rs 1.5 crore from a vehicle in Amingaon on Thursday night. Acting on a tip-off, the team arrested Masum Chowdhury (23) and Kazi Sanwar Hussain (24), who were transporting the…
The government has allocated ₹378 crore to address soil erosion caused by the Brahmaputra River in Dibrugarh, announced Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika. During an inspection of erosion-hit areas, Hazarika highlighted ongoing permanent restoration efforts this winter, unlike temporary monsoon…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed ₹1 lakh crore worth of infrastructure projects with PM Modi during his Delhi visit. Key proposals include a ₹25,000 crore express highway connecting Guwahati, Barapani, and Silchar, enabling same-day round trips. Other projects…
The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF 2024) concluded at IIT Guwahati, attracting over 45,000 attendees. The event, held from November 30 to December 3, featured 25 events and 150+ technical sessions. Assam’s Science Minister, Keshab Mahanta, emphasized the role…
The INROAD project, funded by Apollo, Ceat, JK, and MRF, has developed 1,25,272 hectares of rubber plantations in Northeast India and West Bengal. Assam achieved 37,000 hectares of its 43,000-hectare target. With ₹1,100 crore invested, the initiative aims to double…
A wild elephant was found dead in the Bandpara Forest Range, Rajpara Muhipara, raising alarms among locals and conservationists. Initial reports suggest electrocution as the cause, though a detailed post-mortem is underway. Residents blame inadequate security and fencing, urging the…
Protests led by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) erupted in Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, urging expansion of Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) coverage. Demonstrators demanded raising the ESI eligibility ceiling from ₹21,000 to ₹35,000 and improving medical facilities, including super-speciality hospitals…
Residents of Joypur, Kharghuli, have raised concerns over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s (IOCL) plan to establish a petrol pump in a wildlife-rich green zone near Ramsa Hill and the Brahmaputra River. They fear the project will harm local fauna, including…
AASU leaders and representatives from 30 tribal organizations met to discuss the Justice (Retired) Biplab Kumar Sarma-led committee's report. The meeting, chaired by AASU president Utpal Sarma, emphasized the need for constitutional safeguards for Assam's indigenous people and urged the…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal warned against compromising on tea quality and ruled out reversing decisions on early factory closures and 100% auction of dust-grade tea. He emphasized that oversupply of poor-quality tea could lead to a sharp price decline.…
