The Assam Badhir Sangram Parishad (ABSP) criticized the state government for neglecting Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) while focusing on tea garden areas. They will protest in Guwahati on December 3, demanding the fulfillment of 35 long-standing demands, including more government…
A West Guwahati Police District team from Jalukbari OP apprehended Montu Ali, a Garigaon resident, for pickpocketing ₹1.5 lakh from a Nalbari resident. The stolen cash was recovered, and legal proceedings are underway.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Central government to expedite granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six ethnic communities in Assam: Adivasi/Tea Tribe, Tai Ahom, Moran, Matak, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi. He highlighted their socio-economic backwardness and the National Commission…
Three individuals were injured in a gunfire attack at an SBI Grahak Seva Kendra in Bilasipara, Assam, on Tuesday. Unidentified assailants opened fire, injuring Wahidur Rahman, Ratan Barman, and Abdul Gafur before fleeing. The victims received initial treatment at Raniganj…
A fire broke out in Shila Bazar, Barpeta, early on November 26, destroying 15 shops and causing losses worth several lakhs. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, started around 1 AM and spread rapidly. Emergency services…
Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced initiatives to improve Assam's education sector at Janata Bhawan. Key measures include recruiting 9,000 permanent teachers, prioritizing local language proficiency, and waiving admission fees for BPL students in Classes XI and XII. The ₹18…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has proposed a Tourism Museum to showcase the Northeast’s cultural and scenic attractions. Speaking at the 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Kaziranga, Sarma emphasized that the museum would help global tourists better plan…
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured renewed efforts to restart the stalled Jorhat-Majuli Bridge project. During a meeting in New Delhi with a delegation led by MP Rameswar Teli, Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam, and community leaders, Gadkari promised a decision…
A team from Pan Bazaar Police Station arrested 26-year-old Monowara Begum from Chaygaon at 2 No Rail Gate. She was found with 15 vials of suspected heroin weighing 20.21 grams and Rs 250 in cash. Legal action has been initiated…
The Directorate of Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Department celebrated National Milk Day at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati on Tuesday. The event, attended by Minister Atul Bora, highlighted the government’s initiatives to boost milk production, including animal…