Patharkandi witnessed a massive turnout as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed the first instalment of ₹10,000 each to nearly 16,000 Self-Help Group women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Asoni (MMUA). The aid will increase to ₹25,000 in the second…
A Silchar-bound 16-wheeler truck loaded with goods worth over ₹60 lakh was hijacked from Sonapur, Guwahati, on August 14. The vehicle, carrying rods, tinpats, tea leaves, and other items, was later found abandoned in Sivasagar. Sonapur police arrested Bhaskar Chutia…
To improve patient care and ensure quicker complaint resolution, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has introduced dedicated WhatsApp helplines. Patients and attendants can register grievances at 6900476006, while employees can use 6900476161. According to the Superintendent’s Office, all complaints…
In a shocking case, Puja Das of Uzan Bazar was brutally murdered after being taken to New Delhi by a local youth, Mahesh Paswan alias Basu. Her body was recovered from New Jalpaiguri on August 24. Puja’s mother alleged that…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) will organize a four-day “Future City Guwahati” Urban Solutions Conclave later this year to promote innovative ideas for making the city hassle-free. The conclave will bring together experts, institutions, startups, and organizations to showcase sustainable…
Several tribal organisations, including AATSU and BJSM, have opposed the nomination of non-Scheduled Tribe candidates in ST-reserved constituencies for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council elections. In a memorandum to the Kokrajhar DC, they termed such nominations an attempt to bypass…
A major controversy has erupted at Nagaon Central Jail after two wardens, Upen Hazarika and Biraj Patangia, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly smuggling banned drugs and ganja to inmates. The arrests followed a surprise inspection by the Nagaon District…
With just 22 days left for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, political parties have stepped up preparations, releasing fresh lists of candidates. The ruling UPPL unveiled its second list of 16 nominees, featuring party president Pramod Boro from Goibari…
The Gauhati High Court’s Juvenile Justice Committee, in collaboration with Assam Child Protection Society and UNICEF, held a state-level consultation in Guwahati on Saturday on “Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and Enabling Environment.” The event, inaugurated by Justice…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said improved connectivity, new medical institutions, and expanded healthcare schemes are positioning the Northeast as a hub of South East Asia. Speaking at a conclave in Guwahati, he highlighted reforms under Prime Minister Narendra…