A tense and volatile situation gripped the Ratanpur Tea Estate in Sonari, Charaideo district, on Wednesday as hundreds of workers and staff staged a massive protest against the estate’s management over the non-payment of salaries and wages. The protest was triggered by the sudden abandonment of the estate, which has not been functioning since November…
The Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) on Wednesday demolished an unauthorised four-storied commercial building in the Loharpatty area of the city. The action came after the structure was deemed structurally unsafe and revealed to have been constructed in total violation of prevailing laws, including the Assam Unified Building Construction (Regulation) Bye Laws 2022. The demolition was…
The Assam government centrally observed Asom Divas, also known as Sukapha Divas, with grand celebrations at Nazira in Sivasagar district on Tuesday. The event commemorated the historic arrival of Chaolung Sukapha, the visionary founder of the Ahom kingdom (1228-1826) who laid the foundation of ‘Bor Asom’ (Greater Assam) nearly 800 years ago. The event was…
As the cool December air sets in, Majuli, the world’s largest river island located in Assam, is experiencing a significant winter surge in international tourism. The serene landscape is now abuzz with visitors from France, Germany, Spain, the United States, Australia, and numerous other countries, transforming the island into a vibrant confluence of global culture…
With December ushering in Assam’s much-awaited picnic season, the Sivasagar Police have rolled out a comprehensive set of safety protocols to manage the increasing number of visitors heading to scenic and historical sites across the district. Popular destinations such as Borhill, riverbanks, and historic landscapes in Sivasagar witness a surge of picnickers from neighbouring districts…
