NGT urges Centre to act on Assam's forest decline, cites environmental concerns. Notices issued to key environmental authorities.

The court criticised the ‘defective’ affidavit on 270 Matia camp inmates, highlighting their prolonged detention, poor living conditions and opacity in deportation efforts

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone and a packet of suspected heroin weighing 559 grams in Amritsar, Punjab, on Friday. This follows earlier seizures, including two drones and four pistols dropped by Pakistani drones in the region. BSF also apprehended two drug smugglers on Tuesday, recovering 530 grams of heroin.

Assam's investment potential was showcased in Ahmedabad, highlighting strategic location and sector strengths. The roadshow aimed to forge partnerships ahead of the 2025 summit.

Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of declining forest cover in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Mizoram and summoned the principal chief conservators

To reduce the tach gap with advanced economies, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma also met Executive Vice President of Tokyo Electron (TEL) one of Japan’s biggest chipmaker company. The company which is a major player in the semiconductor supply chain, specializes in designing equipment that creates chips.

A mild earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Assam on Friday morning, triggering panic among residents but causing no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Six Bangladeshi infiltrators were apprehended and pushed back to their country by Assam Police, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. He, however, did not specify the district where the incident happened.

Catholics in India have been hit with a devastating fire that destroyed St. Theresa of Child Jesus Chapel in Chokragaon village in Assam on the night of January 15.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his international outreach, visited Japan, highlighting India's cultural-historical ties with Japan. Sarma has been promoting 'Advantage Assam 2.0', especially in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors,

It might appear to be just another normal prison at first glance, but as one steps inside the Barpeta District Jail complex in Assam, it is nothing less than an agricultural hub with vast fields of multiple crops.

Assam Minister Ashok Singhal's Bengaluru Investors' Roadshow laid the groundwork for the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 summit. Highlighting Assam's strategic location and burgeoning economy, the event drew industry leaders,