Tezpur University has started preparations for the 2026–27 academic session with plans to expand its academic programmes. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Amarendra Kumar Das said the university is awaiting UGC approval to launch seven new departments, including Economics, Psychology, Political Science,…

AIIMS Guwahati has inaugurated a fully functional Blood Centre to strengthen transfusion medicine services in the Northeast. The facility was inaugurated by Executive Director Prof. (Col) Ashok Puranik in the presence of senior officials and faculty members. The centre offers…

The 30th death anniversary of former Assam Chief Minister Hiteswar Saikia was observed across the state on Wednesday, with the main programme held at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. APCC president Gaurav Gogoi paid tribute…

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee, saying she would not be able to “divide Hindus” and warning that those involved in alleged violence would face legal action. The Assam Chief Minister also accused TMC…

Security forces demolished six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district of Manipur during an operation under Saikul police station limits. The bunkers were located in Tingpibung village, Lungter Hill, and Leplen village. Police also recovered 12 empty 7.62 mm ammunition cases…

Citizens visiting the Sankardev Nagar Judicial Court in Hojai have raised concerns over the lack of basic amenities at the premises. Visitors complained about inadequate seating, absence of proper waiting areas, poor ventilation, lack of drinking water, and unhygienic conditions…

Biswanath Police arrested three fish traders — Azizul Haque, Mohammad Anwar Ali, and Mohammad Nur Alam — for allegedly carrying out illegal fishing in the Brahmaputra River during the restricted breeding season. Police said the accused violated the District Magistrate’s…

Veteran Assamese writer, critic, and journalist Nitya Bora passed away at a private hospital in Jorhat on Wednesday at the age of 83 after prolonged illness related to high blood pressure. Bora had been undergoing treatment in the ICU at…

A special fast-track court on Wednesday began hearing the fresh bail plea of NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the main accused in the death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The bail plea of co-accused Siddharth Sharma was deferred…

A power department worker, identified as Mahabir Kurmi (55) of Bagdia in Titabor, died after being electrocuted while repairing an 11,000-volt power line near Devakumar Bora Auditorium in Titabor on Wednesday. Reports alleged that the power supply was not shut…

Despite major infrastructure development in Jorhat, the condition of the AT Road beneath the newly inaugurated Maniram Dewan-Piyali Barua flyover has become a major concern for commuters. Continuous rainfall and lack of proper repair work after flyover construction have left…