Monsoon brings relief from heat but also increases health risks, with Assam witnessing a rise in seasonal infections and diseases After months of scorching heat, the arrival of monsoon often brings a welcome sense of relief. The fresh smell of rain, cooler temperatures and greenery create an atmosphere of calm and rejuvenation. ALSO READ: Too…
GUWAHATI: Global investment bank and financial services firm Morgan Stanley has projected that the BSE Sensex could climb to 89,000 points by June 2027, implying an upside of around 15 per cent from current levels. ALSO READ: Female Elephant Found Dead In Assam's Tinsukia; Activist Alleges Electrocution The benchmark index was trading at around 77,600…
GUWAHATI: Assam recorded a 4.1% decline in student enrolment in government and government-aided schools in 2024–25, in line with the national average decline of 4.4%, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said in a post on X. The state’s total enrolment fell from 51,89,931 in 2023–24 to 49,77,163 in 2024–25, a drop of 2,12,768 students. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, July 5, issued a Yellow Alert for heat wave conditions in 30 districts of Assam, warning of above-normal temperatures and hot, humid weather over the next two days. ALSO READ: Kaziranga's Veteran Patrol Elephant Joymala Dies After 34 Years of Service According to an IMD press release,…
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: The National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has said there has been no unusual increase in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases or deaths in the state this year, while urging media organisations to accurately distinguish between JE and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in their reporting. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Rolls Out Fourth-Year Undergraduate Programme Guidelines In…
GUWAHATI: Recent data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) points to a notable social improvement trend in Assam, marked by higher female education levels and a sharp decline in adolescent motherhood and pregnancy rates. ALSO READ: Garbage Transit Point Opposite Regional Dental College Raises Hygiene Concerns in Guwahati The survey shows that the…
GUWAHATI: Fuel prices in Guwahati have gone up once again, with petrol now priced at ₹105.78 per litre and diesel at ₹97.27 per litre, adding to the burden on daily commuters and transport operators across the city. The latest hike comes amid a nationwide increase in fuel prices on Monday, May 25, triggered by rising…
GUWAHATI: The X (formerly Twitter) account of the satirical political group Cockroach Janata Party has been withheld in India just days after gaining widespread attention online. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get Vertical Gardens Across 20 Flyovers, Corridors Under Green Infrastructure Push The outfit’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, shared a screenshot of the notice displayed on the…
GUWAHATI: Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro on Tuesday, May 19, urged people to limit the use of private vehicles and shift towards public transport amid the continued rise in petrol and diesel prices across the country. ALSO READ: Minor Girl Dies After Falling into Kolong River in Assam’s Nagaon Speaking to the media after taking charge…
GUWAHATI: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and several officials linked to the Adani Group, days after the conglomerate agreed to settle a separate civil investigation. ALSO READ: MHA Amends Citizenship Rules, Mandates Declaration and Surrender of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh Passports Adani Enterprises, the…
GUWAHATI: Fuel prices across India witnessed another hike on Tuesday, May 19, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by nearly ₹1 per litre in several major cities, adding to the financial strain on consumers already grappling with inflation and rising household expenses. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, May 18, reviewed the price monitoring mechanism for essential commodities in the state and directed officials to take strict measures to maintain market stability and prevent any abnormal increase in prices. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Association Holds Special General Body Meeting, Forms Key Committees for 2026–27…
