GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, May 27, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in the Northeast and the third BJP-ruled state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to move ahead with the legislation. ALSO READ: Assam Tea Creates New Record as Deckiajuli Tea Sells for ₹800/Kg at Guwahati Auction…
GUWAHATI: A road accident was reported on the Bhangagarh Flyover in Guwahati late on Tuesday night, May 26, after a speeding car collided with another four-wheeler from behind. ALSO READ: WATCH | Youth Loses Life After Bike Slams Into Electric Pole Near Assam Assembly in Guwahati According to initial reports, the driver of the vehicle was…
It is one of the most overlooked road safety and financial crises in India: despite third-party car insurance being legally mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, more than half of all registered vehicles on Indian roads are estimated to be operating without valid insurance cover at any given time. This staggering figure has significant…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s globally renowned tea industry has achieved yet another milestone, with Deckiajuli Tea setting a new benchmark at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre by fetching an impressive price of ₹800 per kilogram. The accomplishment reflects the rising international demand and premium valuation of Assam Tea in global markets. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Among India’s Fastest-Growing Economies’:…
Every city has its own rhythm. Guwahati moves to the flow of the river, where life is measured in endless cups of tea and evenings that are full of unexpected charm. At every turn, Guwahati seems to be bridging spirituality and unexpected thrills. One could spend the day hearing the bells of Nilachal Hills…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has reopened the registration portal for Class IX students till May 30, 2026, providing schools another opportunity to complete pending registrations and make necessary corrections. ALSO READ: Assam Congress Appoints Wazed Ali Choudhury as CLP Leader, Joy Prakash Das Named Deputy Leader In a notification issued on Tuesday,…
GUWAHATI: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Tuesday, May 26, announced the appointment of senior Congress MLA Wazed Ali Choudhury as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Assam, while Dr Joy Prakash Das has been appointed as the Deputy Leader. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Chose Development Over Arrogance’: Himanta Sarma Hits Out at…
GUWAHATI: Buoyed by the NDA’s sweeping electoral victory, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 26, declared that Assam is on track to become a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, asserting that the state is witnessing one of the fastest economic growth trajectories in the country. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Chose Development Over Arrogance’:…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 26, launched a sharp political attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s address in the Assam Legislative Assembly, accusing the Congress leader of arrogance and opposing key infrastructure projects aimed at transforming the state. ALSO READ: Nameri…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to examine population shifts arising from infiltration and other unnatural factors, and to suggest a planned and time-bound solution to address the issue. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X,…
GUWAHATI: Eco-tourism and visitor activities in Nameri Tiger Reserve will remain closed from June 1, until further orders. ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed from June 1 The closure includes trekking in the Core Zone of Nameri Tiger Reserve, the Bhalukpong Picnic Zone, and the Seijosa Picnic Zone. The…
GUWAHATI: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing of Assam conducted early morning searches on Tuesday, May 26, at multiple locations across Guwahati, Belsor (Nalbari), Gauripur (Dhubri) and Raha (Nagaon), in connection with alleged misappropriation of funds of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDC). ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed…
GUWAHATI: Tourism activities, including river rafting and elephant safaris, at the Manas Tiger Reserve will remain closed from June 1, until further orders, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday, May 26. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rare Albino Hog Deer Spotted in Kaziranga National Park The decision modifies an earlier order issued on May 16….
GUWAHATI: A rare Himalayan plant species believed to have been lost for nearly 188 years has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant development for biodiversity research and conservation in the Eastern Himalaya. ALSO READ: 60,000 Kg Smuggled Areca Nuts Seized in Assam and Mizoram, Five Arrested The species, Vaccinium piliferum, an endangered wild relative…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has declined to 84, dropping below the national average of 88 for the first time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26, describing the development as a “historic achievement” for the State. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Frames Murder Charges Against Four Accused, Trial…
GUWAHATI: A fast-track court on Tuesday, May 26, framed charges against all seven accused in the death case of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, with four individuals facing murder charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval The charges were framed by the…
GUWAHATI: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, were rescued safely following a massive seven-hour operation involving multiple agencies. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG The incident occurred around noon when Asia’s highest ropeway suddenly stopped…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 25, announced the opening of online player registrations for the Assam Premier League 2026, with eligible cricketers invited to apply through the association’s official website. ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval According to the notification issued by the…
GUWAHATI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged major lapses in financial management by the Government of Assam in its Audit Report for 2024-25, revealing unauthorised expenditure, massive pending utilisation certificates, and excess spending yet to be regularised by the State Legislature. ALSO READ: Assam CM Welcomes Muslim Committees’ Appeal Against Cow Sacrifice During…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, allowing domestic LPG consumers who obtain Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to either apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days or secure a transfer voucher for future restoration of the connection in non-PNG areas. ALSO READ: Bhutan…
