GUWAHATI: A rare Himalayan flowering plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district after 158 years, marking its first confirmed record in India since it was last collected in Sikkim by British botanist Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1867. ALSO READ: 38.959 km of Indo-Bangladesh Border in Assam Yet to Be Fenced,…
GUWAHATI: Nearly 38.959 km of the India-Bangladesh border in Assam remains unfenced, Assam Accord Implementation Minister Atul Bora informed the Assembly on Wednesday. ALSO READ: AIUDF Urges Assam CM to Reconsider UCC, Ensure Due Process in Pushbacks, Rehabilitate Eviction-Affected Families Replying to a question by AGP MLA Prakash Chandra Das during Question Hour, Bora said…
GUWAHATI: Amid questions over the proposed "VIP Dining Hall" at the Gauhati University Guest House, the University has issued a clarification stating that the project is intended to strengthen its common guest house infrastructure and is not meant to create an exclusive facility for VIPs. ALSO READ: Guwahati-Based Businessman Arrested In Fake ITC Scam Worth…
GUWAHATI: One Hrishikesh Kalita, proprietor of M/S Saibya Traders has been apprehended by GST Intelligence officials on Wednesday, July 8, over charges of availing fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth over ₹12 crore. ALSO READ: 275 Players To Go Under Hammer At Assam Premier League Auction On July 19 According to officials, the person was issuing…
Most of the medical education is known for its extensive syllabus and the need for continuous learning. Along with attending classes and more clinical postings, students often make use of additional study resources to revise concepts and prepare for more competitive examinations. Over the years, digital learning platforms have become a part of medical…
GUWAHATI: A total of 275 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming Assam Premier League (APL) auction, set to be held on July 19 at the Barsapara Stadium. At the auction, franchises will select players to form their respective squads. ALSO READ: Guwahati Floods After Heavy Rain, IMD Predicts More Showers Till July…
GUWAHATI: Heavy rainfall on Wednesday, July 8, led to widespread waterlogging across several parts of Guwahati, severely disrupting traffic and daily life. Areas including Maligaon, Ambari, Rajgarh, Lamb Road, Kahilipara, Lokhra Road, Boragaon, Silpukhuri and Chandmari witnessed inundated roads, while the National Highway beneath the Jorabat flyover was submerged, bringing traffic on the lower…
GUWAHATI: Mizoram has partnered with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) to enable its residents to receive cashless cancer treatment at cancer centres across Assam under the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS). ALSO READ: Assam’s Majuli to Get London-Style Double-Decker Bus to Boost Tourism The announcement marks the third such interstate collaboration by the foundation,…
GUWAHATI: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, in New Delhi on Wednesday, July 8, to discuss various aspects of India-Afghanistan bilateral relations. ALSO READ: Assam’s Majuli to Get London-Style Double-Decker Bus to Boost Tourism The meeting focused on ongoing cooperation for the…
GUWAHATI: Majuli is set to add a new attraction to its tourism landscape with the introduction of a London-style double-decker bus, an initiative announced by the Auniati Satra to enhance the visitor experience on the river island. ALSO READ: Over 15.43 Lakh Registered as Unemployed in Assam, Assembly Told During Budget Session The announcement was…
GUWAHATI: More than 15.43 lakh people are currently registered as unemployed in Assam, according to data tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on the opening day of the Budget Session, underscoring the magnitude of the state's employment challenge. ALSO READ: 61-Year-Old Man Critical After Alleged Wrong Blood Transfusion at Assam’s Dhubri Medical College The figures…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a fine of ₹1,000 on a business establishment on Bhupen Hazarika Path in Ward No. 23 for dumping garbage on the road, as part of the civic body's ongoing enforcement drive against violations of municipal regulations. ALSO READ: “He Was Guilty”: Wife of West Bengal Minor Rape-Murder…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday, July 8, issued show-cause notices to multiple food brands over alleged misleading advertising claims and labelling violations involving packaged food products. ALSO READ: GUTA Calls for White Paper as AASU Questions ₹2.08-Crore VIP Project Amid Gauhati University Financial Concerns The companies have been…
GUWAHATI: The reported financial crisis at Gauhati University has triggered fresh concern from two key stakeholders, with the Gauhati University Teachers' Association (GUTA) demanding the immediate publication of a White Paper on the institution's finances, while the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has questioned the university's decision to spend ₹2.08 crore on a VIP…
GUWAHATI: Global investment bank and financial services firm Morgan Stanley has projected that the BSE Sensex could climb to 89,000 points by June 2027, implying an upside of around 15 per cent from current levels. ALSO READ: Female Elephant Found Dead In Assam's Tinsukia; Activist Alleges Electrocution The benchmark index was trading at around 77,600…
GUWAHATI: BJP MLA from Ranganadi constituency, Rishiraj Hazarika, has raised questions over the manual flood warning system of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), asserting that it provides little or no time for people living downstream areas to move to safer locations before water is released. ALSO READ: Assam Clears Self-Certification for Small Industries, Ends…
GUWAHATI: Small, non-polluting industries in Assam will no longer need to wait for a string of government clearances before commencing operations, under a major ease-of-doing-business reform cleared by the state Cabinet and announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a press briefing following the cabinet meeting. ALSO READ: "No Evidence That E20 Damages Engines,"…
GUWAHATI: As India expands the use of E20 petrol across the country, concerns over its impact on vehicle engines have sparked widespread debate. However, fuel dealers and automobile experts say there is no credible evidence to support claims that the ethanol-blended fuel causes engine damage. ALSO READ: Drug Networks Linked to Myanmar, Says Assam CM;…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, defended the state's anti-drug crackdown, saying the fight against narcotics requires firm policing, coordinated action with neighbouring states and sustained rehabilitation efforts for people recovering from addiction. ALSO READ: Over ₹3,253 Crore Worth of Drugs Seized Since 2021, Says Assam CM Replying to a…
GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded the highest cancer survival rate in the country at 62%, significantly higher than the national average of 40%, Health Minister Ashok Singhal said on Tuesday, July 7, attributing the achievement to the state's decentralised cancer care network and extensive early cancer screening programme. ALSO READ: Over ₹3,253 Crore Worth of Drugs…
