Following protests over the Waqf Act, the Cachar district administration has imposed restrictions across the district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), citing concerns over possible disturbances to public order following ongoing protests.
Located at Bamungaon near Lanka in the Hojai district, the plant boasts a crushing capacity of 500 tonnes per day (TCD).
In the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore DB Stock Consultancy scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two individuals from Guwahati for their roles in facilitating the fraudulent scheme that duped thousands of investors nationwide.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Adani Group director Jeet Adani on Sunday to discuss the way forward to the Rs 50,000 crore investment commitment made by the conglomerate during the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit held in February.
Some of his most cherished songs — 'Bistirno Parore', 'Moi Eti Jajabo', 'Ganga Mor Maa', and 'Bimurto Mur Nixati Jen' — remain emotional anthems for many.
Sarma welcomed the decision, asserting that it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s steadfast commitment to the security and development of the Northeast.
The High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) results in Assam have sparked off a political debate, with Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi voicing strong criticism of the Assam government over the dismal performance in the examinations.
In a move aimed at supporting local artisans and safeguarding cultural heritage, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has procured 9.25 lakh handwoven gamosas from 5.64 lakh weavers during the Bihu festive season.
A techno-feasibility study for implementing a Water Metro in Guwahati has been approved by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, marking a significant move toward transforming urban transport in Assam’s largest city.
The Governments of Assam and Mizoram are set to resume official-level talks on April 25 in Guwahati in a renewed bid to resolve their decades-old border dispute.
