IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a sustainable method to remove toxic pollutants from industrial wastewater using biochar made from fruit waste. Led by Dr. Gopal Das, the team used pineapple crowns and mosambi fibers to create biochar that efficiently absorbs…
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, triggering at least seven aftershocks within five hours. The tremors were felt across the Northeast, but no damage has been reported there. Seismologists warn of more aftershocks, with expert Prof. JR Kayal stating…
Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia resigned from the Bar Association, citing a conflict of interest over the state government’s plan to relocate the Gauhati High Court. Saikia stated that his role requires him to support government policies, while the Bar…
A newborn's lifeless body was discovered buried in Guwahati’s Basistha area. Authorities suspect abandonment. Police and forest officials have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
Guwahati police rescued businessman Fakhruddin Bhuyan, who was abducted after watching an IPL match. He was held in Meghalaya’s Umiam region. Five suspects from Nagaon were arrested, allegedly over a financial dispute involving ₹12 lakh. Police seized a Bolero vehicle…
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika distributed sewing machines, graphics design units, and pickup vehicles to 1,200 beneficiaries under a state initiative. The scheme aims to empower marginalized communities for self-sufficiency. He urged recipients to use the equipment wisely and not sell…
The Assam government has allocated 3% of third and fourth-grade state jobs for Tea Tribe and Adivasi candidates within the 27% OBC/MOBC quota. Unfilled vacancies will go to other OBC/MOBC candidates but will be adjusted in future recruitments. If more…
Gauhati University removed Exam Controller Kandarpa Sarma following student protests over alleged misconduct. Protests led by the Postgraduate Students' Union and Law College Students' Union began on March 27 after Sarma reportedly insulted students seeking help with exam results. Former…
A child from Assam’s Udalguri district was rescued from Arunachal Pradesh after being allegedly sold for ₹50,000 by their maternal uncle, Gyan Bahadur Bhugal. The Udalguri Child Helpline and police recovered the child and handed them over to Shishu Kalyan…
The Arunachal Pradesh government will install AI-enabled cameras across towns and cities to enhance security, announced Home Minister Mama Natung. AI-based CCTV cameras are already operational at 22 interstate checkgates. The state budget includes police infrastructure upgrades, new fire stations…