GUWAHATI: Jimmy, a loyal female canine of the Assam Police attached to Cachar Police, passed away following sudden health complications, police said on Wednesday, May 13. ALSO READ: Man Held With Suspected Heroin in Assam’s Lakhimpur The police dog had been part of the force for several years and was known for her dedicated and…
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup district administration on Wednesday, May 13 organised a programme to observe “Day Against Superstitious Beliefs”, aiming to raise awareness about scientific thinking and encourage social reform initiatives across the district. ALSO READ: ₹32 Crore Approved for Bhupen Hazarika Museum in Guwahati’s Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra The awareness event, organised by the District Social Welfare…
GUWAHATI: Rajasthan Royals may have halted Punjab Kings’ winning run on Tuesday, April 28, but the spotlight quickly shifted away from the result to an off-field controversy involving skipper Riyan Parag. ALSO READ: Assam’s Abhijit Bhattacharya Appointed as India Volleyball Team Selector Ahead of Asian Volleyball Championship 2026 During the latter stages of the Royals’ run…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set for the counting of votes for the Legislative Assembly elections 2026 with elaborate arrangements in place across the state, officials said during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 29. ALSO READ: Car Crashes into Electric Pole, Catches Fire in Assam’s Golaghat; Three Injured According to election authorities, a total of 47 counting centres…
GUWAHATI: Early projections from exit polls suggest that the contest for power in West Bengal is heading towards a nail-biting finish, with most surveys indicating only a slender edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 294-member Assembly. To stake claim to government formation, any party or alliance must secure at least 148 seats….
GUWAHATI: Exit poll trends for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election largely indicate an advantage for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), with several agencies suggesting that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s party is on course to secure a comfortable mandate in the 234-member House. ALSO READ: West Bengal Exit Polls 2026: Slender Edge for BJP in Tight Battle…
GUWAHATI: Several exit polls largely suggested a tight UDF–LDF contest, with several polls giving the Congress-led alliance a slight advantage. ALSO READ: Exit Polls Suggest DMK Victory in Tamil Nadu, Spotlight on Vijay’s TVK Debut Vote Vibe has predicted 70-80 seats for Congress-led UDF, and 58-68 seats for LDF in the 140-member Assembly. The pollster has…
GUWAHATI: The exit poll results for Assam, which voted in a single phase on April 9 to elect its 16th Legislative Assembly, have been released. Most projections indicate a return of the BJP-led government in the state. A party requires 64 seats to secure a majority to form a government. ALSO READ: Court Orders Freezing of…
GUWAHATI: A man was apprehended with suspected heroin during an anti-narcotics operation carried out by Assam Police based on a tip-off in Lakhimpur, officials said on Thursday, May 14. ALSO READ: ₹32 Crore Approved for Bhupen Hazarika Museum in Guwahati’s Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra According to reports, a team comprising TSI personnel and police staff intercepted…
GUWAHATI: After hours of questioning by the Crime Branch of Assam Police, Congress leader Pawan Khera has been released. He has been asked to come to crime branch again on Thursday, May 14 at 9.30 am for further questioning, he said speaking to reporters. ALSO READ: Wild Elephant Killed in Broad Daylight at Assam’s Dikchak Hill…
GUWAHATI: A wild elephant was brutally killed by poachers in broad daylight at Dikchak Hill under the Topatoli Range Forest Office on Wednesday morning. ALSO READ: ₹32 Crore Approved for Bhupen Hazarika Museum in Guwahati’s Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra According to forest officials, the incident took place around 9 am. The elephant’s carcass was later recovered with two…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved ₹32 crore for the construction of the Bhupen Hazarika Museum at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati, aimed at preserving and showcasing the life, works, and legacy of the Bharat Ratna awardee. ALSO READ: Three Kuki Church Leaders Shot Dead in Ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi Out of the total…
This is very proud news for Guwahati University at international level. Senior Professor of Geography Department of the University⁰ Madhushri Das has brought rare fame to the state by becoming a Fellow of the world famous Royal Geographical Society. He received this prestigious recognition for his outstanding research, original thinking and world-class research publications in…
GUWAHATI: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday, May 13, decided to reduce the size of the official carcade used for his travel by 70 per cent, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for restraint and prudent expenditure amid persistent West Asia crisis. ALSO READ: Assam to Reduce Convoys, Halt Physical Seminars for Six Months As…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to stop traveling abroad. Air India has responded to this call! The airline has temporarily canceled a bunch of international flights for three months. However, Air India did not issue a specific statement directly referring to the Prime Minister’s announcement. Instead, the airline released a statement explaining the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the citizens of the country to save petrol and diesel and lead a very simple life amid the ongoing war across the world. He told a public meeting in Telangana that considering the global situation, Indian citizens should conserve fuel and use public transport. But the case of a BJP…
GUWAHATI: Senior advocate Devajit Saikia has been reappointed as the Advocate General of Assam, with the state government extending his tenure for another five years. ALSO READ: Assam Cuts Fuel Use, Restricts Foreign Visits for Six Months Amid West Asia Crisis The announcement was made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a press conference…
The NIT-UG exam question paper leak has thrown over 2.2 million candidates across the country into confusion and harassment. Recent investigations have revealed that the question paper was originally bought in Nashik, Maharashtra for just Rs 10 lakh. The same question paper was later sold in Haryana for Rs 15 lakh. Investigating officials said the…
GUWAHATI: At least three Kuki church leaders were killed and four others seriously injured in an armed ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday morning, May 13, triggering an indefinite blockade along National Highway-2 and escalating tensions in the region. ALSO READ: PCOS Officially Renamed as PMOS to Reflect Wider Hormonal and Metabolic Impact The…
GUWAHATI: One of the world’s most common yet often misunderstood women’s health disorders, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), has officially been renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following a global consensus led by international endocrine and reproductive health experts. ALSO READ: Assam Cuts Fuel Use, Restricts Foreign Visits for Six Months Amid West Asia Crisis…
