Assam: Doctors, Addl SP arrested for trying to cover up ‘murder’

Assam: Doctors arrested after they prepared fake post mortem report of a minor girl who was found hanging. Additional SP also arrested.

Assam: Over 150 pigs die of African Swine Fever in Sivasagar

Over 150 pigs have died of African swine fever in Assam’s Sivasagar district as the disease has gripped the region. Reportedly, carcasses of piglets and also the infected piglets were transported from Panbecha, Banmukh, Betbari, Meteka and Hansara in Sivsagar. The situation has deteriorated in certain areas of the district’s Sivasagar revenue circle, according to […]

Assam Government issues New Dress code for Assembly employees

An edict from the Assam Government prohibits wearing jeans, t-shirts, and leggings for the Assam Assembly employees while on duty.  As per the order, men employees have been directed to wear a formal dress while on duty. Women employees have been asked to wear traditional attire. During the Assembly Session, both men and women have […]

Dengue cases rise in Assam; alert in Karbi Anglong

Dengue cases have raised a serious concern although the Assam government is taking pro-active measures to prevent further spread.

Alert over Dengue outbreak in Assam’s Karbi Anglong

The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) has declared closure of all educational institution for 5 days starting tomorrow.

Crackdown on corruption: Computer operator arrested in Assam

Crackdown on corruption: Official caught red handed while accepting cash as bribe for processing the labour licence of a complainant.

Bhupen Hazarika’s 11th death anniversary; here are some facts about ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’

Today marks the 11th death anniversary of the Bard of Brahmaputra and Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika.  Fondly called Sudhakantha, Bhupen Hazarika is one of the most revered music artists of the country. Songs and poems are reverberating throughout the length and breadth of Assam as people are remembering the genius of the cultural icon. […]

Assam’s Fight against corruption: Helpline numbers launched

Assam's War against corruption: 4 helpline numbers launched; 1 e-mail account, 1 Twitter account opened for registering complaints.

Assam: Drugs worth Rs 15 cr seized

Assam: Drugs worth several crore seized; 1 drug peddler hailing from Manipur arrested by Assam Police in Sonapur.