News Desk Report

Three Ujjaini Express Coaches Derail in Rishikesh, No Injuries Reported

  GUWAHATI: Three coaches of the Ujjaini Express derailed during a shunting movement near Yog Nagari Railway Station in Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh on Monday night, May 18, prompting an extensive restoration operation by railway authorities. ALSO READ: Atul Bora Gets Additional Charge of Assam Parliamentary Affairs Department No casualties or injuries were reported as the train was…

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Mamata Banerjee Suffers Stunning Defeat as BJP Ends TMC’s Long Hold in West Bengal’s Bhabanipur

  GUWAHATI: In a major political development in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari has defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a closely watched contest, marking one of the most significant electoral outcomes in the state in recent years. ALSO READ: Mother of RG Kar Victim Ratna Debnath Wins Panihati in West Bengal, Defeats…

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Assam Board Allows Class IX Students to Study Maths, Science in English Medium Regardless of Other Subjects

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I (formerly SEBA), issued a notification allowing Class IX students to study General Mathematics and General Science in English medium even if they are pursuing other subjects in a different medium. ALSO READ: Atul Bora Gets Additional Charge of Assam Parliamentary Affairs Department According to the official notice…

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Assam Congress in-charge Jitendra Singh Resigns From Post After Party’s Poor Result

  GUWAHATI: Jitendra Singh has resigned as the Assam in-charge of the All India Congress Committee with immediate effect, taking responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the recent elections.  ALSO READ: Mamata Banerjee Suffers Stunning Defeat as BJP Ends TMC’s Long Hold in West Bengal’s Bhabanipur In a letter dated May 4, to Congress president…

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Gaurav Gogoi Accepts Poll Defeat, Vows Responsible Opposition Role in Assam

  GUWAHATI: Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and Leader of the Opposition, on Monday, May 4, accepted the verdict of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, acknowledging the defeat of the opposition alliance and assuring that the party would continue to serve the people with renewed commitment. ALSO READ: AINRC Wins 12 Seats as…

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Opinion | When Merit Suffers: The Price of Negligence in the NEET Paper Leak Scandal

  “When negligence and misconduct force a national examination to be repeated, the nation pays twice; once with public money and again with the shattered dreams of honest students” The alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 question paper has emerged as one of the most disturbing educational scandals in India…

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Atul Bora Gets Additional Charge of Assam Parliamentary Affairs Department

  GUWAHATI: Assam minister Atul Bora has been given additional charge of the Parliamentary Affairs Department, according to a notification issued by the Government of Assam. ALSO READ: Assam Jatiya Parishad Leader Rajen Gohain Resigns From Party The notification, dated May 16, stated that the Governor of Assam, on the advice of the Chief Minister, entrusted…

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Fuel Prices Rise Again in Guwahati; Petrol Crosses ₹102 Mark, Diesel at ₹93.44

  GUWAHATI: Fuel prices across India witnessed another hike on Tuesday, May 19, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by nearly ₹1 per litre in several major cities, adding to the financial strain on consumers already grappling with inflation and rising household expenses. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released…

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Assam Jatiya Parishad Leader Rajen Gohain Resigns From Party

  GUWAHATI: Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) leader and former Union minister Rajen Gohain resigned from the party on Monday, May 18. ALSO READ: 50 LPG Cylinders Seized in Assam’s Chhaygaon, Driver Arrested Gohain stepped down from both the primary membership of the party and all organisational responsibilities with immediate effect. In his resignation letter addressed to…

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50 LPG Cylinders Seized in Assam’s Chhaygaon, Driver Arrested

  GUWAHATI: Assam Police seized 50 suspected stolen LPG cylinders and arrested one person during an operation carried out by Chhaygaon Police Station in Kamrup district. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released According to police, a truck carrying the LPG cylinders was intercepted by members of the public…

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Opinion | Participation Without Representation: The Gender Gap in Assam Politics

  In Assam’s lively political scene, women are visible everywhere except where decisions are made. They lead rallies, run welfare drives, and turn out to vote in large numbers. Yet when it comes to contesting elections, holding legislative seats, or leading political parties, their presence is tiny. This contradiction, active participation without real representation is…

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Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Museum was formally inaugurated on Sunday, May 18, at the 91 Yards Club inside the ACA Stadium Complex at Barsapara in Guwahati, marking a significant milestone for cricket in the state. ALSO READ: World Bank Delegation Reviews Major Assam Infrastructure and Healthcare Projects, Explores Future Collaboration On the occasion, a special…

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Brahmaputra Commute or Costly Dream? Centre Pushes Guwahati Water Metro Under National Rollout

  GUWAHATI: The Union government has moved a step closer towards introducing a Water Metro system in Guwahati, placing the Assam capital in the first phase of a proposed nationwide rollout that aims to bring water-based public transport to 18 cities across India. The announcement came after Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal…

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BCCI Not a Public Authority Under RTI Act, Says Central Information Commission Rules

  GUWAHATI: The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday, May 18, ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not qualify as a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, and therefore is not covered under its disclosure framework. ALSO READ: NorthEast United FC Aims To End Disappointing ISL Season…

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World Bank Delegation Reviews Major Assam Infrastructure and Healthcare Projects, Explores Future Collaboration

  GUWAHATI: A World Bank delegation led by Regional Vice President Johannes Zutt on Monday, May 18, reviewed the progress of major World Bank-assisted projects being implemented in Assam and held discussions on future areas of collaboration aligned with the state government’s developmental priorities. ALSO READ: NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra-Based Institute Founder in…

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