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GUWAHATI: Dr Madhumita Barooah took oath as Vice Chancellor of Assam Women’s University at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday, October 14. The oath of office was administered by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. ALSO READ: Temple-Themed Pandal to Draw Visitors at Guwahati’s Shantipur Area The ceremony took place in the conference hall…
Nimaya Foundation has proposed bringing its GenAI Ready Naari programme to young women across Assam, with a special focus on those from tribal areas, following a meeting between its co-founders and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 9. The programme is being rolled out in partnership with the Assam Investment Advisory Society (AIAS)…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold peaceful mass rallies at every district headquarters across the state from October 13 to October 31. ALSO READ: FIR Registered Against Congress MP Over Sexual Harassment Allegations In a post on X on Monday, October 12, Sarma said…
GUWAHATI: BJP candidate Devashish Sharma has won the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, securing 713622 votes, accounting for around 50% of the total vote share. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Hold Swachh Durga Puja Contest from October 16 to 21 AIUDF candidate Badruddin Ajmal finished second with 39.34% of the vote share, while the Congress candidate secured…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed condolences over the death of Himashri Boro, a 20-year-old student from Kamrup district, and sought a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. ALSO READ: Gaurav Gogoi Urges Union Railway Minister’s Intervention in Himashri Boro Death Case, Flags Safety Concerns on Indian Railways The Chief…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the allotment of four bighas of land in Palasbari Revenue Circle for setting up the Lovlina Boxing Academy, with the premium waived to just ₹1. ALSO READ: Delhi Police Seeks Closure of 57 Metro Stations Ahead of Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar The decision was taken at the state…
GUWAHATI: A new tile manufacturing plant was inaugurated in Jamugurihat in Assam’s Sonitpur district on Thursday, October 8, marking the first such manufacturing unit in the Northeast. ALSO READ: Raijor Dal Leaders, Supporters Detained During Protest Outside Assam CM’s Residence The plant has been set up with an investment of ₹250 crore and is expected…
GUWAHATI: Assam opposition party Raijor Dal staged a protest outside the Minister’s Colony in Guwahati on Thursday, October 8, demanding immediate and adequate relief for people affected by the recent floods in Upper Assam. ALSO READ: Assam Board Announces HSLC 2027 Form Fill-Up Dates, Process Begins October 12 The Chief Minister’s residence is located in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I, will begin the online form fill-up process for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2027 on October 12, with November 10 set as the last date for submission. ALSO READ: Nameri Tiger Reserve Gets CA|TS Approved Status, All Four Assam Reserves Now Recognised According to…
GUWAHATI: Nameri Tiger Reserve has been accorded CA|TS Approved status under the Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) framework after meeting the prescribed standards for tiger conservation and protected area management. ALSO READ: 3 Men Allegedly Harass Nagaland Woman Outside Delhi Hotel, Attack Friends The approval, accorded on September 10, 2026, follows the completion of…
GUWAHATI: A major reshuffle was done in the Assam Police with more than 35 officers of various ranks, including deputy commissioners and battalion commandants, getting transferred. ALSO READ: Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to Scientists Who Solved Life’s ‘One-Sided’ Mystery The transfer notification was issued late on Tuesday, September 6. Mahato Amitkumar Sidhiprasad, Deputy Commissioner…
GUWAHATI: Assam has secured the second position nationally in ensuring access to medicines listed under the Essential Drugs List (EDL) across public healthcare institutions, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ALSO READ: Lovlina Borgohain Promoted to Additional SP in Assam Police After Asian Games Gold The information was shared by Assam Minister…
GUWAHATI: Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been promoted from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) by the Assam government’s Home Department. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina After 21-Year International Career The promotion comes in recognition of Lovlina’s gold medal-winning performance in the women’s 75…
GUWAHATI: An estimated 76% voter turnout was recorded in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election till 5 pm on Tuesday, October 6, according to the Election Commission of India. ALSO READ: Assamese Film ‘Adrishyya’ to Hit Theatres on November 20, Teaser Unveiled Polling began at 7 AM across the constituency, which has around 19.05 lakh eligible voters….
GUWAHATI: A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Assam in the early hours of Tuesday, October 6, with the epicentre located in Nagaon district, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ALSO READ: Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Records 17.68% Voter Turnout by 9 AM The tremor was recorded at 4:23:47 AM on October 6, at a…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF), Assam, has arrested 39-year-old Ritesh Kumar Singh in connection with an espionage case for his alleged involvement in passing sensitive information concerning security forces to a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO). ALSO READ: ‘Modified Form 6 Not Approved by Us’, Says CJI, Seeks Records to Identify Who Changed It Singh,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved financial support for the functioning of Madhupur Satra and changes to rules governing municipal corporation elections in the state. ALSO READ: Assam Shifts National Highway Work to PWD Roads, Approves Jal Jeevan Mission Plan for Hill Areas The Cabinet approved ₹1 lakh per month from the Chief Minister's Scheme…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Sunday, October 4, approved a 12% reservation for Assam-domiciled Ex-Agniveers in recruitment to 11 categories of posts across various state departments and services. ALSO READ: Assam to Levy ₹3,000 Green Cess on Transfer of Vehicles Over 3 Years Old The reservation will apply to recruitment in Assam Police, Assam Police…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Sunday, October 4, approved the levying of a Green Cess on the transfer of ownership of vehicles to support afforestation and environment conservation activities. ALSO READ: Guwahati Riverfront Project Set for Expansion from Kamakhya Bazar to Nilachal Hills A cess of ₹3,000 will be applicable when the ownership of a…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police have arrested two people on allegations of passing security-related information to Pakistan, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference on Sunday. ALSO READ: Assam Government Declares October 17 Holiday for Maha Saptami One of the accused is a retired Army jawan who was re-employed on a contractual basis with…
