Pig farmers hesitant to report cases of ASF in Assam

Outbreak of African swine fever has reached an alarming position in Assam. Although the state government has initiated necessary steps to prevent the further spread of African Swine Fever, but things have taken a serious turn. According to Assam animal husbandry minister Atul Bora, a section of pig farmers have concealed information about pigs being […]

Assam Municipal Elections 2022: Ministers, political bigwigs cast their votes

As elections to the 80 municipal bodies are being held today across Assam, Ministers and political bigwigs are also casting their votes in the ongoing civic body polls. Union Shipping & Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal cast his vote at the Sahityarathi Lakshminath Bezbaruah Sahitya Sabha Bhawan in Dibrugarh Ward number 4. Meanwhile, Assam Minister Jogen […]

Assam: President Kovind takes elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind today took an elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on the last day of his three-day visit to Assam. He was accompanied by his daughter Shweta as they both admired the flora & fauna of Kaziranga. According to a state government official, President Kovind took the […]

Bhogali Mela 2022 organised by Pride East group kickstarts in Guwahati’s Dighalipukhuri

With the festival of Bhogali or Magh Bihu just four days away, preparations to celebrate the festival in its traditional fervour are in full swing in Assam. To celebrate the spirit of the festival  ‘Bhogali Mela 2022′ is being held at Guwahati’s Dighalipukhuri under the aegis of Pride East Entertainment Limited. The Bhogali Mela celebrates the […]

Assam Election Results: AGP president Atul Bora leading from Bokakhat

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora is leading from Bokakhat constituency. In the first round of counting, Bora gathered 4508 votes. Grand alliance candidate Pranab Doley got 1,040 votes against Bora. On the other hand, Raijor Dal candidate Jiban Chandra Bora and former MLA, independent candidate Jiten Gogoi got 335 and 205 votes in […]

Assam polls: Atul Bora casts vote along with family in Bokakhat

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) senior leader and party president Atul Bora along with his family members exercised their franchise in Bokakhat on Saturday. Bora, who is contesting for the Bokakhat constituency is also the sitting MLA from Bokakhat. “Exercised my democratic right by casting my vote with my family members at 84 Jyotipur LP School, […]

Assam: Atul Bora re-elected AGP president

As the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) gears up for the 2021 Assembly elections, Atul Bora is set to continue as the party president. Bora, who is the Agriculture and Veterinary Minister of Assam has been ‘re-elected’ unopposed as the President of the AGP once again. Bora was elected in the 11th central general conference of […]

Lok Sabha polls: AGP, BJP put aside differences to come together again

The BJP and the AGP have come together once again putting aside their differences for the interest of Assam. Stating this during a joint press briefing at the BJP headquarters in Guwahati, top party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said the AGP, BJP and BPF are united in their bid to ensure Narendra Modi becomes Prime […]