Despite women playing a major role in Assam’s elections with a higher voter turnout than men, only seven women have been elected to the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly. Most of the elected women MLAs belong to the ruling alliance, with…
AIIMS Guwahati has launched a new state-of-the-art neurosurgical operation theatre to boost super-specialty care in the Northeast. The facility, funded with ₹6.5 crore under CSR by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, features advanced equipment for complex brain and spine…
The Kamrup Metropolitan District Administration has declared May 4 a dry day due to the vote counting process. All liquor shops, bars, hotels, and brewing units will remain closed, and sale or transport of alcohol is prohibited. Authorities have warned…
The shooting of Barood-2, directed by Manas Baruah, is underway in Jorhat, continuing the legacy of the 2004 film. The project retains the creative influence of Zubeen Garg, though he could not be directly involved. His wife, Garima Saikia Garg,…
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia rejected allegations of EVM tampering and strongroom security concerns, calling them a sign of the opposition’s “acceptance of defeat.” He questioned the opposition’s claims of forming the government and accused them of spreading “fake narratives.”…
Heavy rainfall in Silchar has triggered waterlogging in areas like Bilpar, Radhamadhab Road, and Link Road, highlighting weaknesses in drainage and flood control systems. Road conditions have worsened, especially near the SMCH stretch. BJP leader Rajdeep Roy inspected vulnerable embankments…
The Assam government has issued new directions for strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 across the state. Under the guidelines, District Commissioners will conduct regular audits and reviews, while all local bodies must ensure 100 per cent…
The Kamrup (Metro) district administration in Guwahati has imposed strict restrictions around the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre ahead of vote counting on May 4. District Magistrate Swapneel Paul banned crackers, victory processions, sloganeering and celebratory gatherings within a 200-metre radius…
The Northeast Frontier Railway has signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati to develop an advanced railway safety and monitoring system. The new plug-and-play technology will use GPS, sensors and smart cameras to monitor train movement and track…
Ahead of vote counting for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections on May 4, both the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led Opposition alliance have expressed confidence about forming the next government. BJP spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay claimed the NDA would secure a…