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Assam's Economic Growth (1947-2025): Trends, Debt, and Future Outlook

Prepared by, Aug. 8 -- Anshuman Dutta, Alaka Baishya This report presents a detailed examination of Assam's economic growth trajectory from India's independence in 1947 to 2025. It compares Assam's p... Read More


From pain to peace: Elephant Maniki rescued after year of abuse in Assam

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- A battered and limping elephant, identified as Maniki, has been rescued from years of neglect and alleged forced labor following a viral social media appeal and swift intervention ... Read More


Assam: 145 families evicted as Golaghat eviction drive clears 4,000 bighas

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- Assam government launched a major forest reclamation drive in the Golaghat district, evicting 145 families in the Negheribil area. The eviction operation began on Friday at No. 2 ... Read More


Assam: Rare grey-headed fish eagle sighted

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- A rare grey-headed fish eagle was sighted at Kaziranga National Park (KNP), according to a post from Assam's Forest Minister. However, conservationists are raising alarms about an ... Read More


Assam: Rare grey-headed fish eagle sighted in Kaziranga

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- A rare grey-headed fish eagle was sighted at Kaziranga National Park (KNP), according to a post from Assam's Forest Minister. However, conservationists are raising alarms about an ... Read More


Meghalaya approves night shift work for women with safety measures

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- The Meghalaya Cabinet on Thursday approved two major policy decisions, one allowing women to work night shifts across the state, and another regulating the rental of private bikes ... Read More


Nagaland: Outgoing Dimapur police chief warns extortion is driving businesses out

Dimapur, Aug. 8 -- Outgoing Dimapur Commissioner of Police Kevithuto Sophie expressed concern over the extortion menace in Nagaland's Dimapur, pointing out that it is driving businesses out of the tow... Read More


North Eastern Council releases Rs 11.31 cr for development projects across Northeast

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- The North Eastern Council (NEC) announced on Thursday that it released over Rs 11.31 crore in July 2025 to various central and regional agencies to support development projects acr... Read More


Manipur: Kuki groups block NH-102, Nagas impose bandh in foothills

Imphal, Aug. 8 -- The movement of commercial vehicles, particularly those transporting essential goods, on NH-102, which connects Imphal to Dimapur via Manipur's Kangpokpi district, has come to a stan... Read More


Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Bill and Budget 2025 despite uproar

Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- The Lok Sabha passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Manipur Budget for the financial year 2025-26 on Thursday by a voice vote, despite ongoing d... Read More