Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the approval of the state’s first private medical college, TSMC, Ranirkhamar, for the 2024-25 academic year. The college will offer 150 MBBS seats, with 50% reserved for local students. However, the reported fee of…
The Assam government's decision to lease Kaziranga's government tourist lodges to private entities has raised concerns. Locals fear it will diminish the role of the Assam Tourism department and negatively impact budget and student tourists. Iconic lodges like Bonani Tourist…
Citizens and conservationists held a sit-in at Chachal ground, Guwahati, opposing the transfer of 20 elephants from Northeast India to Jamnagar, Gujarat. Protesters argued the transfers violated natural habitats and flouted Captive Elephant Rules, 2024, citing lack of proper genetic…
Sattriya exponent Jatin Goswami received the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Art. Padma Shri recipients from Assam include Joynacharan Bathari, Reba Kanta Mahanta (Art), and Gita Upadhyay, Anil Kumar Boro (Literature & Education). Seven others from the Northeast, including…
During Republic Day celebrations in Guwahati, explosions were reported in Rehabari and Lalmati, while a suspicious bag was found in Katabari. Police investigations revealed no explosives, with the bag containing only personal items. ULFA-I later claimed responsibility for the blasts,…
Ajijul Haque from Sootea reportedly died after being severely beaten by his wife and three sons on January 16. The family allegedly dragged him unconscious behind a motorcycle before taking him to the hospital. Despite being referred to multiple medical…
The GMC's enforcement branch and DEO discovered multiple violations at Hotel Maruti Nandan in Six Mile, including an expired trade license. The hotel was found in poor condition, leading to immediate action to seal the premises. Authorities have warned businesses…
The BSF's 4th Battalion thwarted a smuggling attempt near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, seizing items worth ₹51.5 lakh. In Baghora, ₹5.21 crore worth of drugs, including heroin and cannabis, were destroyed during a disposal operation. Separately, South Salmara Police…
The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps swiftly responded to an SOS from the Tawang Administration to control a massive jungle fire near Lum La, Arunachal Pradesh. Two fire-fighting teams, working with state officials, successfully contained the blaze, protecting lives and property…
Workers of Sinamara Tea Estate, founded by Maniram Dewan, began an indefinite protest against the government's decision to allocate 200 bighas of tea estate land for a tourism project. Fearing job losses, the Assam Tea Mazdoor Sangh had opposed the…