New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign within 48 hours, alleging irregularities in the electoral process and raising concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party…

Bokakhat: A late-night fire in Borjuri Gaon of Golaghat district on Thursday gutted five business establishments, causing preliminary losses estimated at more than ₹70 lakh. A motorcycle repair garage was among the worst affected, with around 15 motorcycles reportedly destroyed…

West Karbi Anglong: Parents and local residents have raised concerns over alleged mismanagement at PM SHRI Adarsh Rashtra Bhasha Hindi High School in Nawaibil under the Socheng Education Block. Complaints include alleged irregularities in the preparation of Mid-Day Meals, with…

Guwahati: Severe traffic congestion continues to affect the approach road to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), with buses, e-rickshaws, private vehicles and roadside vendors contributing to frequent blockages. The road was reportedly congested for extended periods, while ambulances and…

New Delhi: UCO Bank has advised customers to complete branch-related banking work in advance as operations may be affected from September 28 to 30 due to the proposed nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The…

Guwahati: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) is scheduled to hold a protest march in Guwahati on September 25 over what it alleges are irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission of India. The march will begin at 11:30…

Guwahati: The Association of Registered Pharmacists Assam (ARPA) has sought a detailed investigation into alleged irregularities involving educational and training documents used for pharmacist registration in Assam. The association said it has submitted documents to authorities concerning Kamal Hasan and…

Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet has approved a series of decisions covering industrial investment, infrastructure, welfare and agriculture. These include an ₹11,000-crore investment proposal by JK Lakshmi Cement for a cement plant at Umrangso and a proposed ₹796-crore ADB loan for…

Washington: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to the White House on Thursday during Xi’s state visit to the United States. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties,…

Guwahati: Assam is set to launch the North-East SEVA FIRST Innovation Challenge 2026 under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan, inviting startups, innovators, researchers, professionals and student teams from across India to develop solutions for real-world challenges. The programme will feature 50…

Guwahati: Gauhati University and B. Borooah Cancer Institute have signed an MoU to strengthen academic learning and research through the M.Sc. programme in Cancer Biology under the university’s Department of Bioengineering and Technology. The collaboration will provide students with greater…