Dhemaji, October 29: Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu has emphasised the need to strengthen secondary education and prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. He highlighted the state government's commitment to improving educational standards while addressing the…

Dhemaji, October 29: Olympic bronze medallist and celebrated Assamese boxer Lovlina Borgohain inaugurated the fourth Mising Sports Carnival at Gogamukh in Assam's Dhemaji district on Thursday. The sporting event, organised by Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), has brought together nearly…

Kangpokpi: Normal life was disrupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district following a 48-hour shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) over the suspected abduction of two Kuki-Zo youths, Thangginlun Chongloi (21) and Paoginlal Hangsing (20), who went missing on…

Guwahati: The Assam government has released September instalments under the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes, benefiting nearly 4.92 lakh students. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said ₹43.83 crore was disbursed to 3,99,911 girl students, while 92,069 male students…

Guwahati: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava inaugurated upgraded passenger facilities at Kamakhya Railway Station, including improved traffic lanes, a covered pick-up and drop-off area, expanded waiting facilities, Wi-Fi and an integrated passenger information system. Platform No…

Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), during its 67th Mayor-in-Council meeting, discussed installing CCTV cameras at garbage-vulnerable locations, renovating public toilets and improving market infrastructure across the city. The meeting also reviewed ongoing development projects, ward-level library facilities and the…

Kohima: The Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) Peace Committee has welcomed the October 22 peace initiative between NSCN-K (Ang Mai-Mulatonu) and Myanmar’s National Solidarity and Peace-making Negotiation Committee in Nay Pyi Taw, describing it as a positive step towards lasting peace…

New Delhi: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has instructed authorities not to issue speeding challans for vehicles travelling up to 120 kmph on expressways, suggesting an additional 20% tolerance before imposing penalties. However, the remarks do not constitute an…

Mumbai: Director Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has crossed ₹17 crore in advance bookings ahead of its November 5 theatrical release. According to Sacnilk, more than 3.3 lakh tickets have been sold across India, with the Hindi…

Greater Noida: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has assured customers that all genuine claims will be honoured following allegations of financial irregularities at its local branch. The bank has already settled three claims worth ₹43 lakh, while customers have alleged losses…

Guwahati: Ghanakanta Gogoi, accused in the Hotel Bilas Inn shooting case, has faced fresh allegations of unpaid school fees and a bounced cheque. Entrepreneur Jyotish Kumar Das claimed in a Facebook post that Gogoi had failed to clear several months…

Guwahati: A four-year-old girl was allegedly abducted from her home in the Panjabari-Juripar area early Thursday morning and returned safely about four hours later. The incident occurred around 1 am at Lane No. 16 while the child was sleeping beside…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said banks should compensate victims of digital arrest scams and cyber fraud with at least the amount lost if investigations establish negligence or failure of due diligence by financial institutions. A bench led…

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday clarified that Minister Biswajit Daimary's remarks praising ULFA referred to the pro-talks faction associated with Anup Chetia, not the banned ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I) led by Paresh Baruah. The clarification followed Daimary's remarks…

Guwahati: Assam Assembly Leader of the Opposition Wazed Ali Choudhary has supported the state government's crackdown on child marriage, stating that arresting those involved is justified. He also highlighted efforts by NGOs to prevent the practice. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…