A black bear was recently spotted roaming freely in the Rani Reserve Forest near Guwahati, reflecting the area’s rich biodiversity and healthy ecosystem. The sighting was captured on camera and later shared on social media by Assam Chief Minister Himanta…
Cachar Police on Friday adopted an awareness-based approach to road safety at Sadarghat in Silchar during National Road Safety Month. Motorists following traffic rules were given roses, while two-wheeler riders without helmets were provided helmets instead of being fined. Senior…
Acting on specific intelligence, Dispur Police intercepted an e-rickshaw and arrested two persons in connection with a theft case. A Remote Radio Unit belonging to a mobile tower was recovered from their possession.
The Gauhati University NSS Cell, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate, NSS, North Eastern Region, organised a two-day State-Level Orientation Programme on December 27 and 28 at the Phanidhar Datta Seminar Hall. The programme brought together NSS programme officers and…
Police arrested eight people in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Avinash Rajak at a Guwahati Durga Puja pandal. Avinash, a Zubeen Garg fan, was attacked by 20–25 men after requesting a song and later died in hospital. Three main…
Tension erupted at Nalbari Medical College and Hospital after 23-year-old Salma Sultana, an expectant mother, died shortly after admission. Her family and locals alleged medical negligence and denial of oxygen, sparking protests demanding action against doctors and staff. Police were…
Assam’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan is empowering youth with financial aid up to ₹5 lakh and mentorship to promote entrepreneurship. Over 25,000 beneficiaries have received support, with 75,000 more set to benefit in the next phase. The scheme aims to build…
Cachar Police intercepted 11 Rohingya migrants, including women and children, in Silchar’s Tarapur area while allegedly preparing to cross into Bangladesh. The group, Myanmar nationals who entered India over a decade ago, had traveled from Hyderabad. Police are investigating their…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a tea tourism project to promote Assam’s tea heritage. The Durrung Tea Estate bungalow in Sonitpur has been converted into a luxury hotel by Postcard Hotel Group. Sarma said the initiative will boost tourism, create…
Najma Mukherjee’s short story Flying Fish, translated from Assamese by Dr. Merry Baruah, is featured in Bandaged Moments by Niyogi Books. The anthology, edited by Nabanita Sengupta and Nishi Pulugurtha, focuses on women’s perspectives on mental health.