NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026

  GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, June 12, announced a set of candidate-friendly measures for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, aimed at making the examination process more comfortable while maintaining fairness and security standards. ALSO READ: Centre, Assam and Nagaland Sign Agreement to Boost Energy Exploration Along Border Region…

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Portfolio Allocation for New Ministers to Take Time, Says CM Sarma

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, June 5, said that the allocation of portfolios to the newly inducted ministers will take some time, as the government intends to assess their past performance and individual strengths before assigning departments. ALSO READ: Thieves Breach Wall of Namghar in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar; Cash Stolen Addressing a…

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Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate Falls to 84, Below National Average for First Time

  GUWAHATI: Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has declined to 84, dropping below the national average of 88 for the first time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26, describing the development as a “historic achievement” for the State. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Frames Murder Charges Against Four Accused, Trial…

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CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts

  GUWAHATI: Central Board of Secondary Education has extended the deadline for students seeking scanned copies of evaluated Class 12 answer books till midnight of May 25, following widespread complaints over technical glitches on its post-result services portal. ALSO READ: Open Drug Consumption and Illegal Activities Raise Safety Concerns in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar The board, in…

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