AASU-Backed Candidates Secure Majority in Guwahati's Arya Vidyapeeth College Elections

  GUWAHATI: The 2026–27 general elections of Guwahati’s Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous) were held on Thursday, September 24, with AASU-backed candidates securing a majority of the student union posts. ALSO READ: Kamaljeet, Suruchi Singh Clinch India’s First Shooting Gold At Asian Games 2026 According to the election results, AASU-backed candidates won 12 of the 16 posts,…

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Assam's Nagaon HPC Bye-Election: Nomination Papers of 18 Candidates Found Valid

  GUWAHATI: The scrutiny of nomination papers for the 2026 bye-election to the Nagaon HPC was completed on Friday, with the papers of 18 out of 25 candidates found valid. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro to Observe Dry Day on September 21 Janmotsava of Srimanta Sankardeva The scrutiny process was conducted to determine the validity of the…

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Assam: 25 Candidates Enter Nagaon By-Election Race as Nominations Close

  GUWAHATI: A total of 25 candidates have filed 35 nomination papers for the Nagaon Parliamentary Constituency by-election 2026, with Wednesday, September 16, being the last day for filing nominations. ALSO READ: Two Assam Cops Arrested for Allegedly Robbing ₹14 Lakh From Businessman’s Aide in Sribhumi Among those who filed nomination papers are Devasish Sharma of…

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NEET UG 2026 Results Declared; Over 11.21 Lakh Candidates Qualify for Medical Admissions

  GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday, July 16 announced the results of the NEET UG 2026 examination, with more than 11.21 lakh candidates clearing the national-level medical entrance test. The declaration of results keeps the schedule for undergraduate medical admissions and counselling on course. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Kamakhya Access Corridor Construction Begins as…

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NEET-UG 2026 Re-Test Underway; Over 22.79 Lakh Candidates Appear Across India

  GUWAHATI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination is being conducted across the country on Sunday, June 21, with more than 22.79 lakh candidates appearing at 5,440 centres spread across 551 cities in India and 14 overseas locations. ALSO READ: EU Lifts Travel Advisory Restrictions for Assam Following Security Review The re-test is being…

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Overqualified Candidates Cannot Claim Jobs Meant for Lower Qualifications, Says Supreme Court

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that candidates who conceal their higher educational qualifications while applying for posts meant exclusively for individuals with lower qualifications cannot claim protection under law, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of the recruitment process. ALSO READ: FSSAI Introduces New Vegan Logo for Food Products; Mandatory Use from July 2027…

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Assam Tightens Security Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Examination; Over 43,000 Candidates to Appear

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has stepped up security and administrative preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21, with over 43,000 candidates set to appear at 88 centres across 17 examination districts. ALSO READ: Assam CM, Railway Minister Review 1,300-km Track Expansion, 50 Station Upgrades Reviewing the State's preparedness, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi…

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