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…
Maya Gogoi, 26, from Assam, was found dead in a service apartment in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar. Police suspect her partner, Aarav Anay from Kerala, of stabbing her to death. DCP (East) D Devaraj stated that a foul odor led to the…
In Charaideo district, Assam Police arrested two individuals, including teacher Jitumoni Gogoi, for alleged ULFA-I links. The arrests occurred under Sonari Police Station's Case No. 124/24. This action follows the Union Home Ministry's recent declaration of ULFA-I as an "unlawful…
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari cited raw material shortages, land acquisition delays, and contractor issues for the delayed Jorhat-Dibrugarh four-laning project. Gadkari informed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma that the project is divided into smaller sections across 11 contractors.…
The Assam Cabinet expanded the 2025 holiday list to 36 public holidays and seven restricted holidays. Significant cultural festivals, including Ali-Aye-Ligang in 11 districts, will now be public holidays. The Cabinet approved a ₹110 crore Voluntary Retirement Scheme for Agriculture…
