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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Serum Institute kicks off national campaign to fight HPV-linked cancers, starting in Guwahati

Guwahati, May 20: The Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, launched its nationwide “Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave...

Assam to launch 80-acre service sector hub at Sarusajai: CM Sarma

Guwahati, May 19: In a major push to boost Assam’s service sector economy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the creation of a Special...

Sonowal announces ₹1,000 cr boost for Northeast waterways, calls for maritime skill development drive

Guwahati, May 19: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday announced a fresh investment of ₹1,000 crore for inland waterways...

Reclaim Guwahati calls out rampant urban chaos: ‘This city belongs to its people—not bulldozers’

Guwahati, May 19: A new citizen-led movement, Reclaim Guwahati, is pushing back against the city’s fast-paced but lopsided development. With Dighalipukhuri as its first...

Assam CM alleges Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan on ISI invite; Congress MP hits back, calls the claim “insane”

Guwahati, May 18: In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 18 alleged that Congress...

Assam gears up for monsoon: Chief Secretary reviews statewide flood preparedness as early rains loom

Guwahati, May 17: With the monsoon set to arrive earlier than usual and heavy rains forecast for parts of Assam, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota...

Operation GHOST SIM: 7 nabbed in Pakistan-linked SIM card racket across 3 states

Guwahati, May 17: In a major counterintelligence success, Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) and Military Intelligence have busted a Pakistan-linked fake SIM card...

Blood coal: BJP leader Debolal Gorlos’s wife faces FIR in Umrangso mine horror

Guwahati, May 17: Police have formally registered an FIR against Kanika Hojai, wife of Debolal Gorlosa—the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the North Cachar...

Scindia bats for agarwood, muga silk, and palm oil push in Assam; reviews key projects with CM Sarma

Guwahati, May 16: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, held a high-level review meeting with...

Elephant kills man in Palashbari as forest dept faces heat over inaction and rampant deforestation

Guwahati, May 16: A 53-year-old man, identified as Ashok Das, was trampled to death by a wild elephant on Friday at Rangamati under the...

ED cracks down on ₹258-crore ponzi scam: 15 luxury cars seized from Trading FX agents across Assam

Guwahati, May 16: In a major action against online trading fraud, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati zonal office, has seized 15 vehicles—including high-end...

AMUL dairy boost, cheap dal, and a pay hike for tech teachers: Assam cabinet fires on all fronts

Guwahati, May 16: In a flurry of high-impact decisions, the Assam Cabinet on Friday greenlit a slate of initiatives targeting agriculture, welfare, investment, and...
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