Guwahati, Sept 26: Veteran social worker and community figure Alhaj Ibrahim Ali, a resident of Hill View in South Sarania, Guwahati, passed away at his residence at around 2 am on September 25. He was 76. Ali’s death has left…

IMPHAL: A new riverfront public space has been opened at Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal as part of efforts to rejuvenate and conserve the Nambul River. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the River Front Garden in the presence…

GUWAHATI: Gauhati University organised a special programme titled ‘Zubeen Anuranan’ on its campus to remember the musical and cultural contributions of Assam’s celebrated singer and composer Zubeen Garg. The event brought together music, memories and reflections on his lasting influence…

GUWAHATI: Gauhati University hosted the opening day of the Indo-Bhutan Two-Day Symposium 2026, bringing together students, researchers and faculty members from Northeast India and Bhutan. Discussions focused on climate change, food security and holistic well-being, along with the exchange of…

GUWAHATI: Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs operating registered homestays in Assam’s tourist areas can apply for financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh per homestay unit under an initiative of the Directorate of Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled…

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months from October 1, 2026, in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh following a review of the law-and-order…

IMPHAL: Four Tangkhul Naga men were found dead with bullet injuries in an isolated area near the Myanmar border in Pilong village, Kamjong district, police said. The victims were identified as Betterson Jajo, Vareishim Jajo, Phami Jajo and Ningthem Kashak…

GUWAHATI: A Gauhati University student, identified as Nimisha Thakuria, was found dead in the Garal area of Azara, hours after she reportedly told her mother that a friend had physically assaulted her. According to reports, Nimisha had left her Dharapur…

GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has started installing modern parcel cages at seven stations, including Kishanganj, New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, Haldibari, Malda Court, Balurghat and Katihar. Work is currently underway at New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Malda Court and Balurghat, while installation at…

BONGAIGAON: The GST Intelligence and Enforcement Unit, Assam, arrested Abdul Kader during a raid in Jogighopa, Bongaigaon district, with assistance from the Assam Police Special Task Force (STF). The department alleged that Kader was involved in issuing fake invoices and…

Sepon: A woman identified as Rukmoni Ghatuwar from Sepon was taken to Demow Model Hospital-CUM-CHC after suffering an unidentified bite while sleeping at her home around 11:30 pm on Thursday. According to Dr Surajit Giri, an anaesthesia and snakebite specialist…