GUWAHATI: Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika announced that the state government will lay special emphasis on makhana (fox nut) cultivation, citing the state's favourable climatic conditions and the crop's vast economic potential. ALSO READ: Mobile Users Can Access Any Network Till July 24 in Assam's Flood-Hit Districts Speaking in the Assam Assembly, the minister said…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) conducted an eviction drive in the Borbari area near VIP Road, Sixmile, on Tuesday night, July 21 to remove unauthorised encroachments from public land. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Leave 31 Dead, Affect More Than 5.64 Lakh Across 16 Districts According to a post shared by the civic body on…
GUWAHATI: A 24-million-year-old fossil of the Kewra (Pandanus) plant has been discovered in the Makum Coalfield in the Margherita area of Assam's Tinsukia district, offering fresh insights into the region's ancient floral ecosystem. ALSO READ: "Don't Waste Our Time": SC Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Alleging Police Brutality Against Student Protesters According to the findings,…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 22, declined to urgently hear a petition alleging police brutality against students during a protest at Jantar Mantar, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observing that the court did not have time to review video evidence submitted by the petitioner. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Leave 31…
GUWAHATI:Assam's flood situation worsened on Wednesday, July 22, with 21 more flood-related deaths reported, taking the overall death toll to 31. According to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 5,64,146 people have been affected across 16 districts. ALSO READ: Guwahati RPF Arrests Man in Train Gold Theft Case,…
GUWAHATI: Kamakhya Saikia of Assam has been appointed as the Manager of the Senior Indian Cricket Team for its tour of Zimbabwe, scheduled to be held from July 20 to July 28. ALSO READ: SC Seeks Centre, Assam's Reply on Plea to Launch NRC Appeals, Issue ID Cards Saikia's appointment is being seen as a…
GUWAHATI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Guwahati, has arrested a man in connection with the theft of gold jewellery from a passenger aboard a train and recovered stolen ornaments worth approximately ₹6.5 lakh, officials said on Tuesday, July 21. ALSO READ: Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress of Using Students for Politics Over NEET The…
GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday , July 21, accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of using students as "political tools" to disrupt the Monsoon Session of Parliament. ALSO READ: NFR Announces Three Additional Special Trains as Floods Hit Rail Connectivity in Assam In a statement, Pradhan alleged that Rahul…
GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Tuesday, July 21, announced a series of special trains to assist passengers affected by severe flooding in and around Simaluguri town in Assam's Sivasagar district, according to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer's office in Maligaon, Guwahati. ALSO READ: Over 118 Police Personnel Injured During…
GUWAHATI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, July 21 led a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, intensifying the Congress party’s attack on the Centre over the alleged crackdown on supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). ALSO READ: Golden Langurs…
GUWAHATI: A nine-year-old student in Assam’s Lakhimpur district died after falling into an under-construction Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) water tank in the Narayanpur area on Monday, July 20. ALSO READ: ₹25 Crore GST Scam Accused Trishna Barman Brought to Guwahati on Transit Remand The victim has been identified as Anshuman Saikia, a Class IV student….
GUWAHATI: Trishna Barman, the key accused arrested from Siliguri, West Bengal, in connection with an alleged fake input tax credit (ITC) racket involving more than ₹25 crore, was brought to Guwahati on Tuesday morning, July 21, on transit remand. ALSO READ: One Held in Siliguri Over Alleged ₹25 Crore Fake ITC Racket, Another Absconding She…
GUWAHATI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced two new digital features on the RajmargYatra Mobile App to make highway travel more convenient and user-friendly. The new additions include a Digital Local Pass and the AI-powered MargMitra Help Centre. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 10; Army Rescues Over 200 Stranded…
GUWAHATI: Andy Burnham began his first full day as the United Kingdom’s prime minister on Tuesday, with his new government facing immediate challenges over the cost of living, economic pressures and public service reforms after taking charge from Keir Starmer. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 10; Army Rescues Over 200 Stranded People…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continued to worsen on Tuesday, July 21, with the death toll rising to 10 as floodwaters affected 794 villages across 16 districts, according to the latest official updates. ALSO READ: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Demands Discussion on Student Crackdown The affected districts include Jorhat, Charaideo, Sonitpur,…
GUWAHATI: Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were repeatedly disrupted on the second day of the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, July 21, as Opposition parties intensified protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak and the police crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Suspected Opium Worth ₹1.6 Crore in…
GUWAHATI: Continuing its drive against the illegal drug trade, the Assam Police recently seized 24 kg of suspected opium worth approximately ₹1.6 crore in Kamrup district and apprehended one person in connection with the case. ALSO READ: Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Kills 8, Rescue Operation Continues as Several Feared Trapped Sharing the development on X, Assam…
GUWAHATI: A massive tunnel collapse in Sikkim's Namchi district has claimed the lives of at least eight workers, while several others remain trapped inside an under-construction tunnel, as rescue efforts continue amid heavy rain and a suspected methane gas leak. ALSO READ: Over 3.6 Lakh People Affected As Floods Continue To Impact Several Districts Across…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Tuesday, July 21, with more than 3.6 lakh people affected across several districts as rescue and relief operations continued across the affected areas. ALSO READ: Assam: Feral Horses Stray Into Dibrugarh Town After Floods, Relocated to Sisu Chapori According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…
GUWAHATI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Qdenga®, India's first vaccine for the prevention of dengue, for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. ALSO READ: One Held in Siliguri Over Alleged ₹25 Crore Fake ITC Racket, Another Absconding Manufactured by Takeda GmbH, Germany, and imported by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., the…
