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…
Air India Express has increased flights from Guwahati, Agartala, and Imphal under its winter schedule. Weekly flights from Guwahati rose to 106, connecting eight domestic and six international destinations. Imphal's flights increased to 34 weekly, while Agartala saw a rise…
India faces security and economic concerns as instability in Bangladesh grows. Freed extremist leaders and reduced intelligence-sharing risk increasing terrorism, especially in Assam. Economic turmoil, including garment factory closures and flood impacts, may drive illegal migration into India. Anti-India rhetoric…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment & Infrastructure Summit' on February 24 at Khanapara Veterinary Ground, Guwahati. The summit aims to explore infrastructure opportunities and leverage Bhutan’s river waters for irrigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
The ISBT police outpost under Garchuk Police Station seized 416 counterfeit 500-rupee notes from David Rai (26) of Sikkim on Saturday. The total face value of the seized fake currency is Rs 2.08 lakh.
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday night, around 11:05 p.m. The tremor was felt in the district and nearby areas. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage have…
Two experts from IIT-Madras, Sridhar and Sheik Abdullah Bin Jahan, along with their team, recently conducted inspections in Tamulpur district to evaluate the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The team visited six pipe water supply schemes (PWSS) and…