Daporijo: Normal life was disrupted across Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district on Monday, October 26, as a 12-hour shutdown called by two student organisations turned violent. Protesters opposing the proposed 1,605-MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project blocked roads, burnt tyres and…

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday, October 26, that the state's criminal conviction rate increased from 6.1% in 2021 to 30.88% in September 2026. He attributed the improvement to stronger police investigations, effective prosecution and greater…

Guwahati: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will observe Vigilance Awareness Week from October 26 to November 1, 2026, under the theme "Probity for Prosperity." The week-long programme aims to promote integrity, transparency and accountability through awareness activities involving railway employees, students…

Guwahati: A human skeleton was recovered from a vacant plot at Gakhir Chowk in West Boragaon under the Garchuk area on Sunday. Following information received around 11:30 am, Garchuk Police rushed to the spot, while FSL and CID teams examined…

Guwahati: The Assam government has notified 127 health co-districts and 25 health sub-sections to strengthen healthcare administration, improve reporting and enhance monitoring of national and state health programmes. The Health and Family Welfare Department has directed the immediate replacement of…

Dibrugarh: A massive fire broke out at a roadside eatery near the Dibrugarh Judicial Court on Sunday night, completely destroying the establishment and its contents. The blaze intensified after a cooking gas cylinder exploded inside the eatery, prompting firefighters to…

Guwahati: The newly constructed Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH) complex in Panbazar is scheduled to become operational on November 16, 2026. Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal announced that major departments of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) will be temporarily…

Mumbai: Ramayana collected ₹10.92 crore in advance bookings by 10 am on October 25, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. More than 1.97 lakh tickets were sold across 4,546 shows, with Hindi versions accounting for 87% of collections. Directed by Nitesh…

Kangpokpi: Security forces seized 24 firearms, thousands of ammunition rounds, explosives and combat gear during a four-day search at Sinai Camp in Semol village. Seventeen people were arrested for allegedly impersonating registered KNA and KLA cadres and remanded to police…

Shillong: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit in December to interact with students, MPCC president Vincent Pala said on Saturday. Discussions would cover examination irregularities, CUET-related problems, school closures and unemployment. Pala said he had extended an invitation…

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington could strike Iran as early as Sunday, while also indicating that an agreement remained possible. Speaking to reporters in Florida, he questioned whether Tehran would honour a deal. His remarks…

Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that recruitment for 5,734 posts across six departments will begin on February 1, 2027. He urged aspirants to use the three-month preparation period effectively. The vacancies include 2,236 in Assam Police, 1,307 in…

Guwahati: A consignment of medicines has been recovered from an abandoned house in Nalbari’s Balikaria village following the reported theft of medicines worth crores from a Macleods Pharmaceuticals warehouse. The theft was discovered on October 22, with six CCTV recording…

Biswanath Chariali: Health Minister Ashok Singhal said the government aims to open Biswanath Medical College to the public in April 2027. During an inspection on Saturday, he said construction was nearing completion. Singhal also visited Biswanath District Civil Hospital and…

Nalbari: Residents of several villages in northern East Nalbari have appealed to Forest Minister and local MLA Jayanta Mallabaruah for lasting measures against recurring wild elephant incursions. Villagers reported damage to homes and crops, along with fears for their safety…