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GUWAHATI: The Assam government has set January 1, 2027, as the deadline for all government offices across the state to transition to a paperless e-Office system, marking a wider expansion of its digital governance initiative. ALSO READ: Man Held in Assam’s Jogighopa Over ₹45 Crore GST Evasion The Chief Minister’s Office announced the deadline on…
GUWAHATI: A man was arrested with a handmade gun during a joint operation conducted by the Range Officer of Western Range Raimona and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) inside Ripu Reserve Forest on Tuesday, September 22. ALSO READ: Assam: Public Holiday Declared in Silchar on October 3 for Municipal Election The accused has been identified…
GUWAHATI: A public holiday has been declared on October 3, the day of polling for the Silchar Municipal Corporation election. ALSO READ: India’s Shooting Medal Tally Reaches 6 with Two Skeet Team Bronzes at Asian Games 2026 The election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation will be held on October 3, Saturday. As per a notification…
GUWAHATI: An over ground worker (OGW) of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) was apprehended in Nagaland’s Mon district while reportedly heading there with the intention of joining the banned outfit, police said. ALSO READ: “If That Is Not Extortion, What Is?” SC Questions ₹2,700 Cancer Drug With ₹27,000 MRP The man, identified as…
GUWAHATI: The Raijor Dal on Wednesday, September 23, staged a mass protest at Chachal in Guwahati, demanding adequate compensation and relief for people affected by the devastating floods in Upper Assam. ALSO READ: Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver, Gives India First Asian Games Weightlifting Medal in 28 Years Hundreds of flood-affected people from Sivasagar, Charaideo and…
GUWAHATI: Singer and BJP leader Simanta Shekhar on Tuesday, September 22, resigned as Chairman of the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation and stepped down from the BJP, citing personal reasons. ALSO READ: India Storm to Second Straight Asian Games Cricket Gold With 147-Run Win over Sri Lanka Shekhar submitted his resignation from the…
GUWAHATI: Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has called for region-specific agricultural financing, greater access to institutional credit and improved processing and export infrastructure. ALSO READ: Assam CM Lays Foundation Stone for 3,200 MW Thermal Power Plant in Dhubri Speaking at the “Financing Agriculture Sector Transformation” session on the second day of the two-day “Financing India’s…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, September 20, laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in Dhubri district, marking the start of a ₹48,000-crore power project expected to create up to 20,000 jobs during construction and around 5,000 jobs once operational….
GUWAHATI: The Assam School Education Department has directed the release of teachers whose mutual transfers have been approved, following the completion of the first phase of the Census 2026-27, allowing them to join their new places of posting. ALSO READ: Patient Monitor Explodes Inside GMCH MICU, Patients Shifted As Precaution Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Pradesh Trinamool Congress on Saturday, September 19, has withdrawn its candidate from the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, protesting the Election Commission of India’s decision to temporarily freeze the party’s original name and election symbol. ALSO READ: Silchar Municipal Election: Dry Days Declared on October 2, 3 and 6 The party had…
GUWAHATI: A banyan tree sapling was planted at an iconic location in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary where singer Zubeen Garg had filmed a music video, as a tribute to his contribution to promoting Assam’s tourism and biodiversity. ALSO READ: Thousands Throng Zubeen Kshetra as Assam Remembers Its Beloved Zubeen Da The sapling was planted at the…
GUWAHATI: Thousands of people gathered at Zubeen Kshetra on Saturday, September 19, to pay tribute to singer Zubeen Garg as Assam marked one year since the passing of its beloved “Heartthrob”. ALSO READ: Trump Announces Greenland Deal with Denmark, Says US Will Get ‘Permanent Security Control’ Zubeen Kshetra has witnessed a steady stream of people…
GUWAHATI: Assam and Andhra Pradesh officials held discussions on the implementation of flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes and important state schemes, with a focus on sharing experiences and best practices to improve public service delivery and governance. ALSO READ: Assam's Nagaon HPC Bye-Election: Nomination Papers of 18 Candidates Found Valid The interaction meeting was held on…
GUWAHATI: The Chief Secretary of Assam held an initial consultation with the India Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore the feasibility of a Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) for Guwahati, marking an early step towards developing a long-term integrated mobility strategy for the city and its metropolitan region. ALSO READ: CM…
Assam Celebrated, Flooded, Fought and Mourned — But Never Replaced Him Assam has completed one year without Zubeen Garg, but the state has not really learned how to live with his absence. The festivals returned, the microphones were switched on, the cinema halls opened their doors, political parties went to the people, floods once…
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has kept pending an interlocutory application seeking intervention over the proposed transfer of five privately owned elephants from Assam to temples in Tamil Nadu, while directing the Assam government to respond by the next date of hearing. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev…
GUWAHATI: Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi launched a hunger strike (anashan) on Thursday near Janata Bhawan in Dispur, demanding higher compensation for victims of the catastrophic floods that devastated upper Assam earlier this year. ALSO READ: 27 Bangladesh Nationals Arrested by Assam Police; To Be Sent Back Speaking on the issue, Gogoi…
GUWAHATI: As many as 27 Bangladesh nationals have been apprehended by Assam Police from two locations — Guwahati and Rangiya – on September 16, Wednesday, a senior police official told the media. They include men, women, and minors. ALSO READ: Anti-Encroachment Drive in Guwahati’s Sijubari Turns Chaotic as Locals Clash With GMC Police The Bangladesh…
GUWAHATI: A total of 25 candidates have filed 35 nomination papers for the Nagaon Parliamentary Constituency by-election 2026, with Wednesday, September 16, being the last day for filing nominations. ALSO READ: Two Assam Cops Arrested for Allegedly Robbing ₹14 Lakh From Businessman’s Aide in Sribhumi Among those who filed nomination papers are Devasish Sharma of…
GUWAHATI: Two police constables have been arrested in Assam's Sribhumi district for allegedly robbing ₹14 lakh from a businessman’s aide, while a sub-inspector allegedly involved, is on the run. ALSO READ: BIS Seizes Illegal Cast Billet Ingots Worth ₹87 Lakh in Guwahati The alleged incident happened on September 10 and, according to Additional Superintendent of…
