Assam Forest Ministry Launches Statewide Crackdown on Illegal Sawmills; Action Against Erring Officials

  GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Tuesday announced a statewide mission to identify, seize and permanently shut down all illegal sawmills operating across the state, warning that strict departmental action will be taken against officials who fail to act against such operations within their jurisdictions. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive at Six…

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62 Fake Doctors Arrested in Assam Since 2025; 59 Cases Registered in Statewide Crackdown

  GUWAHATI: A total of 62 fake doctors, commonly referred to as quacks, have been arrested across Assam since 2025 as part of a statewide crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners, with 59 cases registered so far. ALSO READ: APSC Integrates with DigiLocker for Paperless, Fraud-Free Recruitment The ongoing drive is aimed at identifying individuals allegedly practising…

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Assam Aims to Vaccinate 45 Lakh Children in Statewide Pulse Polio Drive on June 28

  GUWAHATI: Assam is set to launch an extensive Pulse Polio immunisation campaign on June 28, targeting nearly 45 lakh children below the age of five across the state. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Athgaon Road Over Bridge Approaches To Undergo Repairing, Alternate Routes Announced Although India was declared polio-free more than a decade ago, the country continues…

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AASU Stages Statewide Protest Against Rising Prices of Fuel and Essential Commodities

  GUWAHATI: Amid soaring fuel prices and the sharp rise in the cost of essential commodities, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Friday, May 22, staged protests across Assam demanding immediate intervention from both the State and Central governments to curb inflation and provide relief to the public. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Deadline Again for Scanned…

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