A 15-year-old girl, gang-raped by seven men in Assam's Tinsukia, has been granted permission by the Gauhati High Court to terminate her pregnancy under the MTP Act. The court ordered a medical board to oversee the procedure and directed authorities…
Palash Chetia, 25, from Betbari village, Sivasagar, died while undergoing treatment at the Overcome Foundation rehab center. Rushed to Pragati Hospital on Tuesday, doctors declared him brought dead. The cause of death remains unknown as investigations continue.
The Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries in Assam, once ravaged by poaching, are now crucial habitats for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Improved conservation, community involvement, and enhanced connectivity with Kaziranga and Orang National Parks have led to rhino migration and…
Gauhati University has introduced the Gauhati University Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE), a one-year program to prepare students for exams like UPSC, APSC, SSC-CGL, NET, and GATE. The registration deadline is December 20, 2024. GUICE offers 60 seats for the…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the global community to address the increasing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, warning against the dangers of religious extremism. Highlighting India’s commitment to secularism, Sarma stated, “India stands as a beacon of inclusivity.” His…
Five individuals were detained after locals discovered contraceptive materials near a Tezpur salon, sparking allegations of illegal activities, including sex trade. Following complaints, police conducted a search and apprehended suspects. Authorities are questioning them and plan to summon the salon…
Assam's waterways sector has seen over ₹1,018 crore invested since 2021 by the Modi government. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced an additional ₹645 crore this fiscal for Brahmaputra (NW-2) and Barak (NW-16) development. The Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route has boosted cargo…
A ward boy at a private hospital in Guwahati has been detained for attempting to assault a minor female patient. The incident has been reported to Basistha Police Station, and an investigation is ongoing. Further details are awaited.
The East Guwahati Police District intercepted a pickup truck at Jorabat crossing, seizing 10 live cattle being smuggled to Byrnihat. Saha Ali (31), a resident of Abhyapuri, was arrested, and legal proceedings have been initiated.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have created a biological method using Methylosinus trichosporium bacteria to convert methane and carbon dioxide into bio-methanol. This process, which avoids toxic by-products and expensive catalysts, offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. The…