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GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged tourism stakeholders in Assam to promote the state’s tourism potential and develop the major tourist locations, after the recent violence and vandalisation on Assam vehicles in Shillong. ALSO READ: BTC Deputy Speaker Bijit Gwra Narzary Found Dead at Tamulpur Residence; Suicide Suspected Speaking to reporters in New…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, August 26, said the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve may not be restricted to 1 km across all areas. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Dustbins Keep Disappearing as Theft Becomes a Growing Civic Problem Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Sarma said…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised alarm over a new drug trafficking route that has emerged through Arunachal Pradesh, posing a fresh challenge for Upper Assam. ALSO READ: Kahilipara Gets New Police Station as Guwahati Police Jurisdictions Reshuffled Speaking in Delhi, the CM said authorities have seized a large volume of narcotics…
GUWAHATI: A teacher and Census official from Assam has drawn attention on social media after sharing a video showing her twin children accompanying her while she carries out her official duties. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹5,000 Crore Housing Package for Flood-Hit Assam Rumi Deka, a teacher and Census official from Assam, shared the video showing…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has approved nearly ₹5,000 crore in housing assistance for flood-affected families in Assam under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), with 3.8 lakh houses sanctioned for the state. ALSO READ: Rape Convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Gets 21-Day Furlough, Out of Jail for 17th Time The approval was announced after Assam Chief Minister…
GUWAHATI: This year’s Durga Puja at Athgaon Pukhuripar will depict the devastation caused by the recent Assam floods, with a particular focus on the impact witnessed in Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo. ALSO READ: National Teachers’ Awards 2026: Gauhati University’s Ankuran Dutta Among 9 Northeast Awardees The theme will portray the circumstances surrounding the breach of…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday held a meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to discuss issues concerning Assam’s road infrastructure, with emphasis on restoring flood-damaged National Highways and making the State’s highway network more resilient to floods and flash floods. ALSO READ: Missing…
GUWAHATI: A child from Kamrup district has been formally placed with adoptive parents from Spain in an inter-country adoption case completed under India’s legal adoption framework. ALSO READ: Three Newborns Die in Early-Morning NICU Fire at Amravati Hospital in Maharashtra The official handover ceremony was held on Monday, August 24 at the District Commissioner’s Office…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday evening met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on the flood situation in the state, the damage caused by the recent floods and the measures being taken for relief and rehabilitation. ALSO READ: Guwahati Sees 350+ Runners at First Promo Run…
GUWAHATI: Normal vehicular movement between Assam and Meghalaya has been restored after road blockades were withdrawn following deliberations between the Meghalaya Government and protesting organisations, Assam Minister Atul Bora said on Sunday. ALSO READ: India Open 2028 Shifted to Guwahati, Delhi to Host 2027 and 2029 Editions Bora said Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S. Dhar conveyed…
GUWAHATI: Two teachers from Assam are among the 48 recipients of the National Teachers Awards 2026, with eight teachers from the Northeast selected for the prestigious annual honour. ALSO READ: Several Northeast Students Shifted To Alternate Hostel After Tension At Nursing College In Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh The Assam awardees are Dr. Manisha Khetrapal, from PM SHRI…
GUWAHATI: Assam teacher Rajesh Bordoloi from Kalbari in Jorhat has been selected for the National Teachers Awards 2026, with seven teachers from the Northeast featuring among the 48 awardees announced for this year. ALSO READ: Scooter Rider Injured After Colliding with Cab Near Guwahati’s Ulubari Flyover President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards at…
GUWAHATI: The Governments of Assam and Meghalaya held a high-level joint meeting on Saturday at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Shillong to deliberate on the fallout of the violence that broke out on August 19, targeting Assam-registered vehicles and their occupants. The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, was led by Meghalaya's…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government has assured that it will compensate owners of Assam-registered cars and vehicles damaged during the August 19 violence in Shillong. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Athgaon’s Vrindavan Market Lane Left in Limbo After Alleged Obstruction of GMC Work The assurance was given by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Dr. S. Dhar during a joint…
GUWAHATI: The 116th Durga Puja, organised by the Durga Puja Committee at Pandu, will showcase Assam’s tea garden heritage as the central theme of its pandal this year. ALSO READ: 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship to Begin in Guwahati on August 25 The theme, titled “Assam Tea Garden,” will seek to combine the religious…
KSU rally violence in Shillong spills into Assam, disrupting travel and straining ties between states Violence during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally in Shillong on Wednesday has triggered tension between Assam and Meghalaya, with Assam-registered vehicles allegedly targeted during the unrest and Meghalaya-registered vehicles subsequently stopped in Assam. ALSO READ: How Close Is…
GUWAHATI: Assam has achieved a historic milestone with the birth of the world’s first IVF female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed at Assam Veterinary and Fishery University. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Delegation Arrives in Guwahati for Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions The achievement marks a major step forward for Assam’s livestock and dairy sector, with the…
GUWAHATI: Bongaigaon Medical College (BMC), Assam’s 15th medical college, has received approval to admit 100 MBBS students, taking the total number of MBBS seats in the state’s government medical colleges to 1,925. ALSO READ: Oil Tankers From Assam Stop Meghalaya Trips Amid Security Concerns; Fuel Queues Reported in Shillong The Ministry of Health and Family…
GUWAHATI: In view of the prevailing situation in Meghalaya, the Assam government, through Assam Police, has activated helpline numbers to assist people from Assam who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement. ALSO READ: ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam The Assam Police helpline can be…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has launched ‘Shiksha Yatra: From Challenges to Aspirations’, an initiative aimed at identifying, enrolling and mainstreaming out-of-school children (OoSC) during the 2026–27 financial year. ALSO READ: Badminton World Championships: Sindhu, Ayush Exit as India’s Singles Challenge Ends Under the initiative, District Quality Managers and Education Volunteers of Samagra Shiksha will conduct…
