GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced plans to establish four new medical colleges in Goalpara, Hailakandi, Hojai and Bajali as part of its 2026–27 Budget. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans Authentic Assamese Food Outlets in Every State, UT Capital Presenting the Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday, July 10, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla…
GUWAHATI: The Deka Satradhikar of Salaguri Satra in Assam's Sivasagar district has been arrested after a 19-year-old complainant accused him of sexually assaulting him over a period of nearly four years, beginning when the survivor was a minor. ALSO READ: Four Injured as Private Car Crashes into Commercial Vehicle on NH-27 in Guwahati The accused,…
GUWAHATI: Another acid attack case has surfaced in Assam, with a woman allegedly attacked by her husband and his associate in Morigaon district's Moirabari area following a domestic dispute. ALSO READ: Assam CM Clarifies Guwahati Road Rage Accused Not Linked to BJP, Confirms Arrest According to the media reports, the victim, identified as Mousumi Sultana…
GUWAHATI: The opening day of the Budget Session in the Assam Legislative Assembly saw a heated exchange over whether local youth are actually benefiting from industrial incentives handed out by the state government. ALSO READ: WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo's Final World Cup Journey Ends in Portugal's Defeat to Spain An opposition MLA (Badaruddin Ajmal) raised…
GUWAHATI: A permanent regional centre building for Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is set to come up at Purani Gayan Gaon in Jorhat, with the foundation stone laid on Friday, July 3. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Debunk ₹100 Crore Fake Currency Claim, Seize ₹13.46 Lakh in Counterfeit Notes The new facility will replace the…
GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a major wildlife conservation milestone, with the tiger population in Nameri Tiger Reserve increasing fourfold over the past three years, according to the latest Phase-IV All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) monitoring. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Illegal Garbage Dumping Turns Kahilipara Road Stretch Into Health Hazard Sharing the achievement on Friday, July 3,…
GUWAHATI: A wild rice habitat in Assam's Sonitpur district has been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site, marking a major milestone in the conservation of India's genetic resources for climate-resilient agriculture. ALSO READ: 135th Durand Cup to Kick Off on July 25; Guwahati Among Five Host Cities The recognition comes under the National Rainfed Area Authority's…
GUWAHATI: Four people from Lohore Chapori village in Assam's Bokakhat Assembly constituency sustained critical injuries after a tiger attacked them on Wednesday morning near a grazing field. ALSO READ: Garima Saika Garg Becomes Legal Successor to Zubeen Garg's Bank Account The incident occurred when Memi Pao had taken cattle out for grazing and was suddenly…
GUWAHATI: The sighting of a juvenile gharial in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong is being seen as a positive sign for Assam's river ecosystems and wildlife conservation efforts. ALSO READ: Germany Lose World Cup Penalty Shootout for the First Time Ever, Crash Out to Paraguay The presence of the critically endangered reptile indicates…
GUWAHATI: A proposed Aerocity and satellite township near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has triggered widespread concern among indigenous communities in Assam's Kamrup district, with local organisations alleging that more than one lakh people across 16 villages could face displacement if the project proceeds. ALSO READ: Slippery Road Conditions Reported on Maharaja Prithu Flyover…
GUWAHATI: The Indian Army rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-affected Arun Chapori in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday as part of a joint rescue operation with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the civil administration. ALSO READ: Six Cadres of Banned Outfits Held in Manipur's Kangpokpi District The operation was launched after incessant rainfall…
GUWAHATI: National-level cyclist, athlete and mountaineer Aasha Malviya has reached Assam's Dibrugarh as part of her solo cross-country cycling expedition aimed at promoting women empowerment, patriotism and resilience. ALSO READ: ICC Confirms Qualification Pathway for Cricket’s Return at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics The expedition began on January 11, 2026, coinciding with the 78th Indian Army…
GUWAHATI: A 300-metre-long iron bridge over the Kemi River connecting Kemi and Oyan in Assam's Dhemaji district was washed away by strong floodwaters on Sunday, June 28 cutting off road connectivity between the Kemi-Purana Jelom area and Jonai Sadar. ALSO READ: One Missing, Two Rescued After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters in Assam's Dhemaji The…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police seized a consignment of Yaba tablets valued at approximately ₹2.4 crore during an operation in Sribhumi district in the early hours of Saturday, June 28, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. ALSO READ: School Principal & Son Booked for Alleged Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Assam; Accused Absconding Announcing the seizure in…
GUWAHATI: An operation carried out by Tinsukia Police in Jagun area with help of central agencies apprehended two active ULFA(I) cadres, averting a possible attack, police said on Saturday, June 27. ALSO READ: Three Arrested in Assam's Tinsukia After Alleged Hornbill Hunting Video Goes Viral The two were identified as self-styled “second lieutenant” Humenjyoti Baruah,…
GUWAHATI: Three persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged hunting of a hornbill in Assam's Tinsukia district after a purported video of the incident surfaced on social media, prompting action by the Assam Forest Department. ALSO READ: CM Sarma Hails Marwari Community's 470-Year Bond With Assam The arrests were made under the Margherita…
GUWAHATI: In a remarkable public health milestone, Assam has recorded a sweeping decline in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), dropping from 480 deaths per one lakh live births to just 84 now outperforming the national average of 88, according to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2022–23. ALSO READ: Around 8 Lakh Devotees Attend Ambubachi…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police detained more than 26 young women, including a minor, during raids on two spa centres inside a shopping mall in Silchar's Cachar district late on the night of June 25, after receiving intelligence that the establishments were allegedly operating a prostitution racket under the guise of massage services. ALSO READ: Ram Mandir…
GUWAHATI: Olympian and Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain added another international medal to her career by winning the Gold Medal at the Grand Prix Boxing Tournament held in the Czech Republic from June 16 to 20. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Guwahati, Assam for Next 2 Days Lovlina's gold medal was among several medals…
GUWAHATI: A pregnant passenger safely delivered a baby aboard the 15910 Lalgarh–Dibrugarh Avadh Assam Express on June 14 after she went into labour while the train was approaching Rangiya, with Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) personnel and a fellow passenger who is a nurse coordinating emergency assistance. ALSO READ: Assam to End Dialysis Coverage under Ayushman…
