The Gauhati High Court has summoned Assam’s Principal Secretary of the Home and Political Department and the Director General of Police (DGP) to appear in person on February 14 regarding a significant delay in filing an affidavit about illegal coal mining activities in the Dehing Patkai region. The officials may avoid appearing in court if […]
Agartala, February 07, 2025: In a well-coordinated operation, Assam Rifles and the Customs Department successfully seized a consignment of illicit drugs in Dholai village, Narsingpur tehsil of Cachar district, Assam on Friday. The operation, based on specific intelligence, dealt a major blow to narcotics trafficking in the region. According to official sources, the joint team […]
Guwahati, Feb 7: Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, is scheduled to visit Gauhati University on February 25, 2025, in conjunction with the launch of ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’. The invitation for the visit was extended by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, during a recent […]
Air India Express has unveiled a new aircraft featuring a Jaapi-inspired tail design, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Assam. The Jaapi, a traditional Assamese hat made from bamboo and cane, represents warmth, hospitality, and the state’s vibrant traditions. This design reflects Assam’s unique identity and offers a global platform to showcase its cultural pride.
GUWAHATI An association of tea producers has named two nonagenarians for its first lifetime achievement awards. The awards are scheduled to be conferred upon 96-year-old Sagar Mehta and 93-year-old Apurba Kumar Barooah at the ‘Chairman’s Dinner’ in eastern Assam’s Golaghat on February 8, 2025. The dinner is a biennial event of the North Eastern Tea […]
Guwahati, Feb 5: Cyclist Devendra Bishnoi from Assam has secured a silver medal in the Men’s Elite Team Sprint event at the 38th National Games 2025. Representing the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCXK) in Guwahati, Bishnoi’s accomplishment brings pride to the state and the Indian cycling community. This success adds […]
Guwahati, Feb 5: Elina Rabha, an accomplished wushu athlete from Assam, was celebrated in her hometown of Boko, Kamrup district, after securing a bronze medal in the 56 kg category at the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Elina triumphed over a competitor from Himachal Pradesh to clinch her spot on the podium, making her […]
Sivasagar, Feb 5: The Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) organized a large protest in Sivasagar today, demanding immediate government action to prevent the illegal encroachment of Ahom-era monuments and relics in the region. The demonstration, led by Akhil Ahom, the district president of ATASU, was addressed by Basanta Gogoi, the president of the Central Committee. […]
The Assam cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved a series of key decisions impacting trade, education, municipal services, and industry. A major focus was placed on regulating the import of taxable goods with the approval of the Draft Assam Value Added Tax (Amendment) Rules. These rules will impose stricter monitoring of […]
Pathsala, Feb 6: A research scholar from the Assamese Department of Bhattadev University, Bajali, was arrested by the police after a female student accused him of sexual harassment. The accused, Lakhyajyoti Das, has reportedly faced multiple allegations of misconduct in the past, with complaints filed against him for inappropriate behavior towards female students. According to […]
