An FIR has been filed under the Mines and Minerals Act after water flooded an illegal rat-hole mine in Dima Hasao, trapping 15 miners. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the arrest of one suspect, Punish Nunisa. Rescue teams, including…
A human skeleton was discovered in a forest in Kherengjuri, North Tripura, early Tuesday. Local resident Archana Nath found the remains while collecting firewood. Skeletal parts, including a neck bone hanging from a tree, and shoes were found at the…
Six earthquakes, including a 7.1-magnitude tremor, struck Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring over 130. Dingri County and surrounding areas witnessed significant building collapses near the epicenter. Strong tremors were felt across India, Nepal, and Bhutan…
The Dibrugarh University Research Scholars' Association (DURSA) opposed the draft "Assam College Employees (Provincialization) Rules, 2024," which mandates recruitment exams for assistant professors. A DURSA delegation met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, criticizing the draft for undermining qualifications like NET, SLET,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged foreign investors at an Ambassadors’ Roundtable in Delhi to promote "Advantage Assam 2.0: The Investment and Infrastructure Summit" set for February 2025. High Commissioners and Ambassadors from 36 countries attended, with Singapore announced…
Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) officials have reassured the public after seven human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases were detected in India. GMCH Superintendent Dr. Abhijit Sarma emphasized that HMPV, identified in 2001, is not new and typically causes mild symptoms…
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canada’s Prime Minister, pending the selection of a new Liberal leader. His departure follows strained Canada-India relations after unproven allegations against India regarding activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death. Trudeau’s tenure saw flourishing Canada-India trade…
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet near the Nepal border at 6:35 AM, causing significant damage and nine deaths. Tremors were felt in Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal. Severely affected areas include Longsuo, Quluo, and Cuoguo, with rescue operations underway…
The Darrang district administration released the final voter list for Sipajhar, Mangaldai, and Dalgaon constituencies, totaling 7,25,517 voters. The list, with a base date of January 1, 2025, includes 365,872 male and 359,627 female voters, along with 18 transgender voters…
Marikolong Police in Nagaon arrested drug peddler Gopal Dhali in Dimaruguri and seized 10.46 grams of heroin. Acting on a tip-off, the police also confiscated his scooter, allegedly used for transporting drugs. A case under the NDPS Act has been…