Assam

Barpeta District Jail transforms into agricultural hub, empowering inmates through farming

Guwahati, Jan 22: The Barpeta District Jail is undergoing a remarkable transformation, turning into an agriculture hub with a thriving mixed-cropping initiative that not only generates revenue but also...

Himanta meets Korean minister, leading firms on investment prospects in Assam

Guwahati, Jan 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed with South Korea’s Minister for SME and Startups...

Woman detected with HMPV infection, second such case in Assam this season

Guwahati, Jan 22: A 75-year-old woman has been detected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Guwahati, the second...

Operation Praghat: STF arrests another Jihadi from Dhubri, 14 held so far

Guwahati, Jan 21: In a continued crackdown under Operation Praghat against fundamentalist networks and global terrorist organizations (GTOs),...

9,800 contractual teachers regularized in Assam, ex-gratia distributed to 297 families of deceased teachers: Assam Education Minister

Guwahati, Jan 21: In a major step towards teacher welfare and job security, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu...
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Man killed in rhino attack in Pobitora

Guwahati, Sept 29: In a shocking incident a 40-year-old man, Saddan Hussain, lost his life after being attacked by a wild rhino at Pobitora...

Kamrup DC visits Langpih, interacts with villagers on infra challenges

Boko, Sept 29: Kamrup District Commissioner (DC) Deba Kumar Mishra visited the border village of Langpih (known as Lumpi in Assamese), located along the...

Illegal mining at Maligaon Goshala: NGT notice to PCCF, Kamrup East DFO

Guwahati Sept 27: In a recent environmental development, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to several key authorities, including the Principal Chief...

Assam: 3 infiltrators apprehended, handed over to Bangladesh authorities

Guwahati, Sep 27:Three Bangladeshis were apprehended along the international border and handed over to the authorities of the neighbouring country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta...

Assam CM alarmed over fall in tax devolution: 16th Finance Commission

Guwahati, Sep 27: Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya on Thursday said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over...

Darrang incident: Schools to ensure students’ safety through checking of bags, pockets

Guwahati Sept 26: In the aftermath of the tragic death of a minor student who was struck by a senior at Padumpukhuri High School...

Assam govt has no legal authority over clause 6 implementation, says United Opposition Forum

‘Two definitions of Assamese would be a death knell for state’s people’ Guwahati Sept 26: The United Opposition Forum (UoF) has expressed strong opposition to...

Assam govt to prepare action plan for clause 6 implementation: Himanta

Barak Valley, BTR, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao to be out of purview of clause 6 Guwahati Sept 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma...

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There is an indication that the salaries of ministers and MLAs in Assam may be increased...

Chakmas protest in Guwahati, voice against violence against minorities in Bangladesh

Guwahati Sept 22: Over 400 people from the Chakma community staged a sit-in demonstration at the Designated Dharna Ground in Sachal, Guwahati, on Sunday,...

NGT takes up third case against ex-PCCF for forest land diversion in Bhuban Hills

Guwahati, Sept 22: Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) and current Special Chief Secretary, Mahendra Kumar Yadava, is facing increasing legal challenges with...

Two held with drugs worth over Rs 15 crore in Assam

Guwahati, Sept 21: The Assam Police have arrested two persons and recovered contraband worth Rs 15.5 crore from them in Cachar district, Chief Minister...
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