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…
Basistha Police arrested a drug smuggler during a late-night naka checking operation on Friday near the BJP office. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted an Alto K10 and found 20.91 grams of suspected heroin hidden in the driver's pocket. The…
The much-awaited Assamese feature film Abhimannyu, directed by Achinta Shankar and produced by Matlebuddin Ahmed under Sabnam's Entertainment, hit theaters on November 15, drawing significant attention. With Sabeha Sabnam as assistant producer and Debojit Mazumdar as executive producer, the film's…
In a swift anti-poaching operation, Assam Police arrested four poachers near Orang National Park, preventing a planned rhino killing on Diwali night. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended Abdul Ali, Azdahar Ali, Ali Hussain, and Khalilur Rahman from Kaupati village…
Kaziranga National Park in Assam will reopen for tourists on October 1, 2024, marking the start of the 2024-25 season. The park, closed from May to October due to Brahmaputra flooding, has completed all preparations for a safe visitor experience.
Sankor Jyoti Baruah resigned as General Secretary of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) following allegations of sexual and mental harassment by a law student. In a social media post, Baruah stated that his resignation was voluntary. The police have…
A special recruitment drive by the Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE) in Assam has cleared 5,620 out of 5,704 applications for regularizing contractual teachers, including 766 from Sixth Schedule Areas. However, 62 applications were removed due to duplicity. Appointment letters…