GUWAHATI: In a move aimed at expanding access to medical education and ensuring broader representation, the Assam Cabinet on Saturday, July 25, approved a series of amendments to the admission rules governing MBBS and BDS courses in the state's medical and dental colleges. ALSO READ: Pralhad Joshi Appointed Union Education Minister; Gets Additional Charge The…
GUWAHATI: The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), a global organisation working for the rights of Indigenous peoples, has condemned the arrest of Indigenous human rights defender Pranab Doley by the Assam Police, alleging that the action may be linked to his campaign against the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded solar power project in…
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…
