A woman, Moromi Deka, was found dead at Sankartila in Krishna Nagar on March 1, 2025. She had a one-month-old baby. While her family claims it was suicide, police have launched an investigation.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run special trains to manage the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela rush. Two pairs of trains will operate between Jogbani and Tundla, while a one-way special train (05841) from Rangapara North to Tundla will depart…
Guwahati police shot car thief Divyajyoti Saikia in the leg after he attacked officers while attempting to escape during an operation in Jorabat. The Basistha police were escorting him when he tried to flee. Injured officers and the suspect were…
Aaranyak, with support from various organizations, hosted a bird-watching event at Khambrenga Beel, Kamrup (Metro), on February 1, marking World Wetlands Day. Experts and students recorded 46 bird species, highlighting the wetland's ecological significance. The event, part of the WeForNature…
Senior Congress leader Ripun Bora criticized the BJP-led Assam government for economic downturns, poor healthcare, and law enforcement failures. He highlighted Assam's low per capita income, ranking 31st among states, with widespread poverty. Bora noted high infant and maternal mortality…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted the people of Assam on New Year 2025, expressing hopes for unity and progress. He urged everyone to contribute to the state’s socio-economic, cultural, and academic growth while strengthening bonds of friendship across communities.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed compensation for the family of Basudev Karmakar, a 55-year-old man killed by a tiger near Silghat-Sonari village. The attack, which left only 1.5 kilos of his remains, has sparked outrage. Locals staged protests at…
The RH5.1/Matrix-M malaria vaccine shows promise as a component of future malaria prevention strategies, according to a GlobalData report. A study conducted in Burkina Faso and the UK found the vaccine to be safe, 55% effective against clinical malaria, and…
Assam Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass prioritized Kamakhya Temple's tourism development, inspired by the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. Plans include expanding the temple area from 3,000 to 100,000 square feet, widening corridors, and restoring six Nilachal temples. A new ropeway connecting…
The Brahmaputra River is drying abnormally during the lean season, largely due to declining monsoon rainfall in the Northeast. Professor Parag Phukan of Gauhati University highlighted that reduced rainfall impacts the river’s ability to flush out sediment, causing a rise…
