Traders must follow DC-fixed rates during Uruka, warns Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul
Jan 10, 2026With the festive fervour of Magh Bihu approaching, Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Krishnendu Paul on Saturday, January 10 issued a stern warning to traders against any arbitrary hike in fish and meat prices during Uruka, the eve of the harvest festival. Making the government’s stand clear, the minister said any attempt to exploit consumers through artificial price escalation would invite strict punitive action.
Hijab or Western wear, individual's choice must be respected: AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam
Jan 10, 2026Reacting to a recent statement made by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary and MLA Rafiqul Islam on Saturday, January 10 underscored the constitutional guarantee of personal freedom, particularly in matters of individual choice and attire.
Gauhati High Court relocation aimed at decongestion, not politics: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 10, 2026Amid mounting debate and protests over the proposed relocation of the Gauhati High Court to Rangmahal in North Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, January 10 asserted that the issue is being unnecessarily politicised and misunderstood.
Assam: Multi-agency mock drill strengthens grassroots disaster preparedness at Chhaygaon College
Jan 10, 2026A three-day Revenue Circle Level Emergency Management Exercise (RC-EMEx-2025-26) was successfully conducted at the Chhaygaon College campus, bringing together multiple agencies to test real-time response capabilities and inter-departmental coordination during emergency situations.
In Assam's Morigaon, one man’s quiet resolve is helping rewrite the fight against tuberculosis
Jan 10, 2026In the battle against tuberculosis, a disease that thrives in silence, stigma and neglect, hope often arrives not with noise, but with compassion. In Assam's Morigaon district, that hope has taken the form of a quiet yet powerful initiative led by social worker Dhanidhar Buragohain, whose decision to stand by 56 tuberculosis patients is beginning to change lives, one meal and one conversation at a time.
High Court relocation is Chief Justice’s call, not state government’s: Assam Advocate General
Jan 10, 2026Amid growing protests and opposition over the proposed foundation stone laying of the Gauhati High Court at Rangmahal, Assam Advocate General Debajit Lon Saikia on Saturday, January 10, dismissed allegations of unilateral government action, asserting that the decision to relocate the High Court is entirely within the constitutional authority of the Chief Justice and not driven by political considerations.
Assam: Bodo Sahitya Sabha’s 65th Annual Session enters second day with literary and cultural celebrations in Bijni
Jan 10, 2026The second day of the 65th Annual Session of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha unfolded with a rich blend of literary discourse and cultural activities at the Thengphakhri Fwthar in Bijni, Chirang district, reaffirming the Sabha’s commitment to the promotion of Bodo language and literature.
All-girls NCC band from Guwahati school prepares for Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path
Jan 10, 2026An all-girls National Cadet Corps (NCC) band from St. Francis De Sales School, Guwahati, is once again making the Northeast proud as 45 cadets undergo intensive training in New Delhi for selection to perform at the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path.
Newborn's body found abandoned in Assam's Dhubri, sparks public outcry
Jan 10, 2026A tragic discovery at Jogamaya Ghat in Assam’s Dhubri town triggered shock and outrage on Saturday, January 10 evening after the body of a newborn girl was found abandoned at the riverside, prompting police action and renewed concerns over child welfare and accountability.
North Eastern Tea Association honours Wagh Bakri Tea chairman Piyush Desai with lifetime achievement award
Jan 10, 2026Wagh Bakri Tea Group Chairman Piyush Desai has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Indian tea industry, officials said on January 10.
All-girls NCC band from Guwahati school prepares for Republic Day parade 2026 at Kartavya Path
Jan 10, 2026An all-girls National Cadet Corps (NCC) band from St. Francis De Sales School, Guwahati, is once again making the Northeast proud as 45 cadets undergo intensive training in New Delhi for selection to perform at the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path.
Assam gears up for historic Bagurumba dance as 10000 artistes rehearse for world record
Jan 10, 2026Preparations are in full swing for what is being hailed as one of Assam’s most ambitious cultural spectacles, as nearly 10,000 artistes prepare to perform the traditional Bodo dance, Bagurumba, at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on January 17. A three-day-long rehearsal programme is currently underway across the state to ensure flawless coordination for the historic mass performance, which aims to set a world record.
Assam: Tea workers protest at Kaliabor estate, demand clearance of Rs 33 crore pending dues
Jan 10, 2026Tension prevailed at the Kaliabor Tea Estate in Silghat after tea workers staged a protest on Saturday, January 10 demanding immediate settlement of long-pending dues and a change in ownership of the estate, which is currently operated by Bagacha Plantation Private Limited.
32 public servants arrested on corruption charges in 2025: Assam CM
Jan 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 10, said that 32 public servants were arrested by the state’s vigilance and anti-corruption wing in 2025 on charges of graft, reiterating that his government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
Assam govt crosses 1.5 lakh jobs mark; CM hands over 6,000 appointment letters at Sarusajai
Jan 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 10, announced that the state has crossed a major milestone by providing more than 1.5 lakh government jobs since 2021, reaffirming a key commitment made during the Assembly elections.
India’s PM will always be Hindu, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 10 made a strong assertion on the religious identity of India’s political leadership while addressing the media, stating that although the Constitution places no restriction on who can become the Prime Minister, the country’s civilisational character would ensure that the post remains occupied by a Hindu.
Review meeting held ahead of PM’s Kaliabor visit, Rs 6,957-Cr mega infra project to be launched
Jan 10, 2026A high-level review meeting was held on January 10, to assess preparedness for the proposed visit of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Assam’s Kaliabor on January 18, with officials reviewing arrangements related to key programme components scheduled during the public meeting.
Drugs worth over Rs 8 crore seized in Assam’s Cachar, three arrested
Jan 10, 2026Assam Police have seized narcotic drugs worth over Rs 8 crore in Cachar district and arrested three persons in connection with the haul, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on January 10.
Kamrup Metro DEO clarifies voter list row, denies multiple entries under single house number
Jan 10, 2026The Office of the District Election Officer (DEO), Kamrup Metropolitan, on January 9 dismissed an allegation claiming that 22 voters were included under a single house number in the 35 No. New Guwahati Legislative Assembly Constituency.
Eviction drive looms over 688 bighas, 879 families in Assam's Bongaigaon
Jan 10, 2026Tension has gripped several villages under the Boitamari Revenue Circle in Bongaigaon district after the Circle Officer issued eviction notices to residents living on encroached government land.
Assam's Dibrugarh to get northeast’s first highway-based emergency landing strip
Jan 10, 2026Assam will soon witness the inauguration of the Northeast’s first highway-based emergency landing strip, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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