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PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train

Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train, which will operate on the 89-km Jind–Sonipat route under Northern Railway. Developed as a pilot project, the eco-friendly train uses hydrogen fuel cell technology to generate…

Three Arrested as Basistha Police Solve Water Supply Cable Theft Case in 12 Hours

Guwahati, Assam: Basistha Police arrested three people, including two women, within 12 hours of a theft at the Lakshmi Nagar Water Supply Project, where around 500 feet of electrical cable was stolen. Police recovered stolen PVC electrical cables and insulated…

Aamir Khan Denies Sonam Wangchuk Inspired ‘Rancho’ in 3 Idiots

London: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has dismissed claims that his iconic 3 Idiots character Rancho was inspired by education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, calling the belief a misconception. Speaking at the London Indian Film Festival, Aamir said neither he nor the…

Assam Assembly Directs Staff to Prevent Electricity Wastage

Guwahati, Assam: The Assam Legislative Assembly has directed all branches of its Secretariat to prevent unnecessary electricity consumption by ensuring that lights, fans and air conditioners are switched off in unoccupied rooms and passages. The move aims to promote energy…

Guwahati Press Club Seeks PIB Accreditation Cards for Working Journalists

Guwahati, Assam: The Guwahati Press Club has urged the Central Government to issue Press Information Bureau (PIB) accreditation cards to working journalists in the city, saying the move would improve access to information and strengthen their professional work. A delegation…

Assam to Rebuild Key Silchar Road, Heavy Vehicles to Be Permanently Restricted

Silchar, Assam: The Assam government has decided to transfer the Capital Point–Rangirkhari road from NHIDCL to the State PWD for complete reconstruction. Cabinet Minister Kaushik Rai said the move aims to provide a permanent solution to the deteriorating road condition,…

Artificial Flooding Triggers Public Outrage in Margherita Constituency

Margherita, Assam: Heavy overnight rainfall triggered severe artificial flooding across Ledo, Bargolai and Margherita, disrupting normal life and submerging roads, homes and businesses. Residents blamed poor drainage infrastructure and alleged administrative neglect, accusing local MLA Bhaskar Sharma of failing to…

Assam Vows Strict Action After Firing on Forest Personnel in Behali Reserve Forest

Biswanath, Assam: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday said the government will take strict action against those responsible for the alleged firing on forest personnel in Behali Reserve Forest. He asserted that forest land would be protected regardless of…

Koch Rajbongshi Groups Protest in Tamulpur, Renew Demand for ST Status

Tamulpur, Assam: Koch Rajbongshi organisations staged protests on Thursday, burning effigies of Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu while demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the community. Protesters accused the Centre and the Assam government…

ESIC Nursing Officers to Hold Three-Day Nationwide Black Badge Protest

New Delhi: The All India ESIC Nursing Officers' Federation (AIESICNOF) has announced a three-day nationwide Black Badge Protest from July 17 against the Annual General Transfer (AGT)-2026, alleging the transfer orders are arbitrary, discriminatory, and violate the existing transfer policy…

Final Electoral Roll Published for Silchar Municipal Corporation

Silchar: The Assam State Election Commission has published the final photo electoral roll for the newly constituted Silchar Municipal Corporation after completing the claims and objections process. The civic body has 2,70,774 voters across 42 wards and 300 polling stations…

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