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…
An endangered Royal Bengal tigress, critically injured by stone-pelters near Jakhalabandha, may not survive in the wild. The tigress lost an eye and is being treated at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation. If recovered, it will be relocated…
Workers at Bongaigaon Refinery protested the dismissal of 16 labourers, accusing management of breaking a November 14 promise to resolve grievances. A 24-hour strike begins tomorrow at 8 am. The protest supports a CITU-led nationwide movement against anti-worker policies and…
The Darrang District Legal Services Authority successfully reunited 65-year-old Dinesh Mistry, a resident of Bihar, with his family. Dinesh was found injured and abandoned on the streets of Mangaldai. Officer Mukut Kakati and locals took him to Niribili Old Age…
A team from the Cyber Police Station successfully recovered Rs. 10,000 lost by a victim from Hengrabari in an online investment scam. The victim had earlier fallen prey to the fraudulent scheme.
Assam produced 87.88 thousand tonnes more crude oil between April and August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Oil India Limited (OIL) and ONGC collectively produced 1875.46 thousand tonnes,…
The Assam government plans to establish 700 modern leader schools to enhance educational standards. These schools will feature advanced infrastructure, innovative teaching methods, skill development programs, and career guidance. Emphasizing academic excellence, holistic well-being, and teacher training, the initiative aims…
A teenage national-level athlete was abducted and sexually assaulted by two brothers in Sivasagar's Demow area on November 22. The accused used loud music to drown out her cries for help. A complaint has been filed, and the victim is…
A major fire at a rubber factory in Assam’s Sribhumi District caused damages estimated at ₹10 lakh. Prompt action by firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. The factory was completely destroyed. Authorities are investigating the cause and…