The Assam Tribune

14/09/2025

The Centre’s ambitious push for ethanol-blended petrol, aimed at cutting India’s dependence on fossil fuels and curb carbon emissions, has sparked mixed reactions in Guwahati.

Click to read https://assamtribune.com/guwahati/mileage-drops-engines-stall-ethanol-petrol-rollout-worries-guwahati-commuters-1591308

14/09/2025

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has suspended five Bangladesh students for campus misconduct, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Authorities act after violent altercation between third & fourth year Bangladesh students disrupts NIT Silchar campus

14/09/2025

Dubbing it as ‘Seuj Nirbachan’ (Green Election), the Tamulpur district administration has undertaken a special drive with various eco-friendly measures, for the ensuing Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls.

As part of the initiative, voting in the 395 centres will begin with the plantation of a sapling in each of the centre. In 30 of the polling stations, the proceedings will be conducted by women who will wear green attires.

In addition to these, a host of measures are being undertaken to reduce pollution during the entire electoral exercise. “The use of plastic bags, banners and other items is being restricted to the minimum. For this, the Tamulpur district administration has roped in Silghat Jute Mill to procure non-plastic, environment-friendly materials and products to be used in the polls,” Tamulpur District Commissioner Pankaj Chakravarty said.

Chakravarty added that the administration had already made an appeal to all the political parties to go about electioneering keeping in mind the needs of the environment. The polls for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) are scheduled for September 22. The results will be declared on September 28.

14/09/2025

Guwahati has risen to the 21st position in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025, moving up from 38th place last year.

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on September 14 expressed gratitude to the city's residents for their continued cooperation and active participation in the city's clean air initiatives.

“We are delighted with this progress and extend our heartfelt thanks to the people of Guwahati for their support and response to every step we have taken. This achievement belongs to the entire city,” the GMC said in a social media post.

14/09/2025

A new freshwater fish species has been identified in Manipur, according to a study published in the peer reviewed journal, Zootaxa.

Read: https://assamtribune.com/north-east/scientists-identify-new-labeonine-fish-species-in-manipurs-nambashi-valley-1591310

14/09/2025

A Delhi police officer has been sent to the district lines after a woman from the Northeast accused him of misbehaving with her during a raid in south Delhi's Ashram area, officials said on Sunday.

Read: https://assamtribune.com/north-east/northeast-woman-alleges-misconduct-by-delhi-cop-police-launch-investigation-1591344

14/09/2025

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Assam and the Northeast on September 14, according to NCS officials.

The tremor struck at 4:41 pm, with its epicentre in Assam's Udalguri, which was also hit by a 3.1 magnitude aftershock at 4:58 pm. Sonitpur district too experienced a 2.9 magnitude aftershock.

Officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.

Authorities are monitoring the situation and assessing the impact in the affected areas.

14/09/2025

A 5.8 magnitude of earthquake struck Assam's Udalguri at 04:41pm on September 14.

Strong tremors of the earthquake were also felt in parts of Guwahati.

Did you feel the jolt?

14/09/2025

As festivities near, Guwahati’s artisans busy themselves sculpting majestic idols of Lord Vishwakarma.

14/09/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a Rs. 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh in Assam’s Golaghat district.

He also laid the foundation stone for a Rs. 7,230-crore Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit at the Numaligarh Refinery.

Touted as the world’s first second-generation bioethanol plant, the facility is a zero-waste unit that will utilise the entire bamboo plant. Officials said it is expected to boost Assam’s rural economy by Rs. 200 crore.

14/09/2025

With 130.40 mm of rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours, Silchar is once again drowning under the risk of floods just as the festive season is knocking at the door.

Read: https://assamtribune.com/assam/silchar-faces-flood-threat-as-barak-river-nears-danger-mark-after-heavy-rainfall-1591331

At 18.70 meters, Barak River nears critical level of 19.83 meters, alarming residents and authorities

14/09/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, declared that Assam is advancing at an impressive growth rate of 13%, positioning itself among the fastest-developing states in the country.

Read: https://assamtribune.com/assam/assams-rapid-13-growth-positions-it-as-development-leader-pm-modi-1591324