GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday, July 25, called for a nationwide candle march following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while demanding compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide over the NEET controversy and action against police officers involved in the July 20 crackdown on…
GUWAHATI: After Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, student protesters and activists welcomed the development, calling it a "victory of democracy", but said their agitation would continue until their remaining demands are met. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said the resignation marked only the first success of the movement and that…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police on Friday, July 24, arrested three persons allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), officials said on Saturday. ALSO READ: Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister The arrested have been identified as Akramul Islam (26) of Beparipara, Dhubri; Aminur Rahman (22) of Dhupiri,…
GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, saying the decision was taken to safeguard the future of students and prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting the ongoing youth protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. ALSO READ: PM Modi Speaks to Assam CM, Assures All Possible Support for Assam Flood Relief Pradhan announced his…
GUWAHATI: BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has resigned as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries. He is likely to contest the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled next year, according to reports. ALSO READ: PM Modi Speaks to Assam CM, Assures All Possible Support for Assam Flood Relief Bittu's resignation comes after his…
With the spiritual aura of Guwahati drawing thousands of devotees every year, the revered Lankeswar Temple stands as one of Assam’s most significant shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located near Jalukbari on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, the temple is accessed through around 452 marble steps. Beyond being a place of worship,…
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GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25, spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the flood situation in the state and assured all possible support from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. ALSO READ: GMC Imposes ₹10,000 Fine for Storing Building Materials on Public Road in Guwahati's Roopnagar…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has worsened, with 14 more people losing their lives in the last 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 61. ALSO READ: JNU Joins DU and IITs in Asking Students, Faculty to Avoid Jantar Mantar Protests According to the latest official flood bulletin dated Friday, July 24, Charaideo…
GYWAHATI: In response to the worsening flood situation in Assam, the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) has resolved to undertake relief measures for flood-affected communities and extend financial assistance to bar associations impacted by the disaster. ALSO READ: JNU Joins DU and IITs in Asking Students, Faculty to Avoid Jantar Mantar Protests The decision…
GUWAHATI: The Indian government has directed GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, after protesters used it to communicate during internet shutdowns in central Delhi. ALSO READ: Upper Assam Floods Caused by 500 Per Cent Excess Rainfall, Not Cloudburst, Says Assam CM The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, said devastating floods in Upper Assam were caused by unprecedented rainfall over Nagaland and parts of Assam, ruling out any role of cloudbursts or water released from hydroelectric projects. ALSO READ: Assam CM Links Guwahati's Flood Crisis to Hill Cutting Near USTM, Urges Meghalaya to…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, warned that indiscriminate hill cutting and unregulated construction along the Assam-Meghalaya border, particularly in the Jorabat belt and around the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), are worsening Guwahati's flood crisis and pose a serious long-term threat to the city. ALSO READ: Viral…
GUWAHATI: A viral audio clip, allegedly featuring a conversation between a Guwahati Police officer and a school student, has triggered a debate over whether students were being monitored ahead of a solidarity protest held in Guwahati in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) campaign for education reforms and activist Sonam Wangchuk. ALSO READ: Rajya…
GUWAHATI: The Centre on Friday, July 24 introduced the National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the Vande Mataram Bill, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to extend the same legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram that is currently provided to the National Anthem under the Prevention of…
GUWAHATI: Parliament witnessed continued disruptions for the fifth consecutive day on Friday, July 24, as proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly interrupted over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Opposition's demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ALSO READ: Rukminigaon Remains Under Water as Flooding Disrupts…
GUWAHATI: Several parts of Rukminigaon in Guwahati remained submerged on Friday, July 24, as floodwaters continued to inundate residential areas, forcing authorities to evacuate stranded residents using rubber boats. ALSO READ: CJP Says Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Non-Negotiable After Second Round of Talks with Centre Rescue operations have been underway since 7 am, with personnel from…
GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday, July 24, reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains a non-negotiable demand, following the second round of talks with the Centre over the ongoing student protests against the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. ALSO READ: 53-Year-Old Elephant Swept Away by Dikhow River Rescued…
As India's digital infrastructure continues expanding rapidly, companies operating within connectivity and network services occasionally enter public markets, and interest surrounding the Xtranet Technologies IPO reflects this broader trend. Businesses operating in this space carry distinct operational characteristics that differ from both traditional manufacturing and pure software companies, making a tailored evaluation approach necessary….
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