Assam

Eviction drive underway in Goalpara forest in Assam

Goalpara, Jul 12: An eviction drive to clear encroachment of around 135 hectares of land in the Paikan Reserve Forest in Assam's Goalpara district started on Saturday morning, officials...

Assam bans hospitals from holding dead bodies over unpaid bills; clears Gaja Mitra, key welfare schemes

Guwahati, July 10: In a landmark decision, the Assam Cabinet has prohibited private hospitals and nursing homes from...

DNA profiling of rhino horns begins in Assam to boost conservation and combat wildlife crime

GUWAHATI, July 10: In a landmark conservation effort, Assam has begun the genetic analysis of rhino horn samples...

Gaurav Gogoi urges PM Modi to end Barak Valley isolation, demands urgent transport overhaul

GUWAHATI, July 10: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Deputy Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav...

9 AIUDF MLAs detained during protest against Chapar eviction linked to Adani power project

GUWAHATI, July 10: Nine MLAs from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) were detained by police on...
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Assam to issue arms licenses to indigenous people amid security fears

Guwahati, May 28: In a controversial and politically charged move, the Assam Cabinet has approved a scheme to issue arms licenses to indigenous residents...

CM Sarma meets Union Minister Reddy, seeks expansion of coal mining and mineral exploration in Assam

Guwahati, May 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy in New Delhi,...

After panchayat sweep, BJP sets sights on BTR polls with full-scale ground strategy

Guwahati, May 27: Riding high on its sweeping victory in the recent Panchayat elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted focus to the...

Senior Congress leader Bobbeeta Sharma quits on day Gaurav’s appointment

Guwahati, May 26: In a significant political development, senior Congress spokesperson Bobbeeta Sharma resigned from all posts in the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)...

Assam stakes claim as India’s next electronics powerhouse, CM Sarma urges investors at Delhi Round Table

Guwahati, May 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a powerful appeal to investors at the Assam Electronics Round Table 2025, held at...

Gaurav Gogoi appointed as Assam Congress chief ahead of 2026 polls; Bhupen Borah to lead campaign

Guwahati, May 26: In a strategic move aimed at reviving its prospects in Assam ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the All India Congress...

I told Gaurav Gogoi not to respond to Himanta: Assam Cong chief hits back at CM, calls SIT a political smokescreen

Guwahati, May 25: In a sharp escalation of political tensions, Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Sunday revealed that he instructed party MP...

Himanta, Gadkari push for faster highways and stronger connectivity in Assam

Guwahati, May 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Saturday to...

Soft skills workshop at KBV University

Guwahati, May 24: A workshop on soft skills development for students to improve their interpersonal and professional skills was held at Kumar Bhaskar Varma...

Assam won’t be left behind again: CM Sarma calls for bold action at NITI Aayog to fuel Viksit Bharat vision

Guwahati, May 24: At the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma delivered a...

From Assam to the Riviera: Sanjukta Dutta dominates Cannes red carpet

Guwahati, May 24: When the red carpet rolled out at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it wasn’t just about film. It was about fashion....

Elvis Ali Hazarika to brave Antarctica’s Ice Mile, eyes historic first for Asia

Guwahati, May 23: Assam’s legendary swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika, honoured with the title Axom Saurabh, is gearing up for one of the world’s most...
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