Sivasagar: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken additional safety measures for flood-affected families sheltering near railway tracks in parts of Sivasagar, arranging emergency lighting at several locations. The lighting facilities have been installed in the Simaluguri and Sivasagar Town areas,…
Guwahati: The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association (ASPTA) held a one-hour sit-in across the state on Friday, opposing the proposed change in salary processing for teachers appointed through the Special Recruitment Drive (SRD). The association has demanded clarification from the…
Nagaon: Assam Police have reportedly dismantled an alleged illegal slaughterhouse during an early-morning operation in Nagaon, recovering a large quantity of suspected beef along with several cattle and buffaloes. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Assam Chief Minister…
Guwahati: APCC president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve a special relief and rehabilitation package for flood-hit areas of Upper Assam. In a July 30 letter, Gogoi highlighted the damage and loss…
Guwahati: The Assam Government has ordered a major reshuffle in the state police, transferring and posting more than 18 senior officers, including several holding the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP). Among the key changes, Sarmistha Barua has been posted…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Friday that reports of an alleged Chinese incursion in the Taksing sector of Upper Subansiri district will be verified with the Indian Army and local residents before any conclusion is reached…
Guwahati: An 18-year-old youth, identified as Harshit Bora, was seriously injured after a speeding truck allegedly hit his scooty beneath the Rukminigaon flyover on Friday. Bora was rushed to Down Town Hospital for treatment after local residents came to his…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new rules to curb harassment by loan recovery agents, with the framework taking effect from January 1, 2027. Recovery calls and visits will generally be permitted only between 8 AM and 7…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address IIT Delhi's 57th convocation on Saturday, where more than 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will receive their degrees. Modi will also present the institute's top academic honours and inaugurate Param Pragya, an AI-powered…
Guwahati: Assam's flood situation remained serious on Friday, with 13 districts affected and the death toll rising to 98, according to ASDMA. Around 1.55 lakh people remain affected across 33 revenue circles and 464 villages. Golaghat is the worst-hit district,…