Education Minister Ranoj Pegu confirmed the removal of 73 part-time lecturers from Assam’s polytechnics and engineering institutes. He stated that their roles were always temporary and urged them to apply for regular faculty positions through state exams. The High Court…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised concerns in Parliament over the stalled Jorhat-Majuli bridge project, questioning Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on the delay in re-tendering. The ₹925 crore project, halted since September 2024, has only 30% work completed, with costs now…
The Gauhati High Court has raised concerns over the long-pending cases against MPs and MLAs in Assam’s district courts. A division bench of Justice Suman Shyam and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury noted delays in evidence collection and accused persons' appearances,…
A BSF vehicle carrying 16 personnel skidded off the road near Changoubung village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, killing three jawans and injuring several others. The accident occurred while returning from duty. Two personnel died on the spot, while one succumbed…
The Special Task Force (STF) seized 533 grams of heroin hidden in a car at Amingaon during a drug bust. The narcotics, packed in 41 soap boxes, were being trafficked from Jirighat (Silchar) to lower Assam. Two suspects, Sajmul Laskar…
A Tata Intra carrying 48 bags of areca nuts was hijacked by miscreants at Bondapara on NH17 around 2 am. The attackers, arriving in two vehicles, overpowered the driver and businessman, blindfolded them, and took them away. They were later…
Two students from Noonmati High School, who went missing on their way to an exam, were found in Howrah, West Bengal. Noonmati Police launched a search after their families reported their disappearance. Initially suspected to have traveled to Hyderabad, the…
Gauhati Medical College successfully conducted its first robotic knee-installation surgery, marking a significant advancement in Assam’s medical technology.
The Assam government has announced that all official gifts at government events will now be books, reinforcing its commitment to promoting literacy. Additionally, each government employee will receive a one-time grant of Rs. 1,000 to buy books. To support young…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has decided to contest the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections independently in 12 to 15 constituencies while supporting NDA candidates in others. The decision was finalized in a key meeting at the Boko-Chaygaon…