Guwahati Municipal Corporation has officially approved the naming and renaming of seven roads across the city after receiving no public objections. Some of the renamed roads include Late Prof. Randhir Prasad Path, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Path, and Sanu Ram…
Debabrata Saikia has alleged that the NRC Assam website and helpline services are largely non-functional, causing difficulties for citizens trying to access NRC-related information. Saikia claimed the official portal failed to provide ARN details, while helpline numbers either went unanswered…
Central Board of Secondary Education has made the study of three languages compulsory for Class IX students from July 1 under the National Education Policy 2020. At least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages. The board…
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati inaugurated the 44th Annual Meeting of the Astronomical Society of India on Saturday, bringing together over 600 astronomers, researchers, and students from across the world. The five-day conference marks the return of the ASI Annual…
A rare black panther was reportedly spotted at Raidang Tea Estate near Doomdooma in Assam’s Tinsukia district, creating fear and excitement among locals. The elusive animal was seen briefly before disappearing into nearby bushes, while a video of the sighting…
Assam’s electricity demand is rising steadily and is expected to cross 3,000 MW during peak summer hours this year. Currently, the state generates around 400 MW on its own, while the remaining demand is met through power purchase agreements. Officials…
Assam Minister Atul Bora chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday to review border protection and development issues. He said the government is committed to resolving border disputes with neighbouring states through dialogue and mutual understanding. Bora also highlighted priorities such…
A portion of an under-construction bridge over the Jatinga River in Assam’s Borkhola collapsed after heavy rainfall caused the river to swell. The incident occurred near Purandarpur village, raising concerns over the quality of construction work. Locals demanded an inquiry…
More than 23,000 people have been affected by urban floods in Assam following heavy rainfall across several districts. According to ASDMA, Kamrup Metro, Sribhumi and Cachar were hit, with Cachar being the worst affected. No deaths were reported, while rescue…
Five girls from Assam were rescued from a human trafficking racket in Bihar’s Saran district during a joint operation by Mission Mukti Foundation, rescue organisations, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, and local police. The victims, from Guwahati, Morigaon, and Nagaon, were…