The inaugural Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 will start on February 7 at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio. The three-day event will showcase 25 feature films from across Asia, including a competitive section for Northeast Indian films. Iranian film In…
Health Minister Ashok Singhal reviewed the National Health Mission (NHM) to enhance healthcare delivery and key programmes. He assessed initiatives like maternal and child health, adolescent health, immunization, and disease control. He directed the integration of child and adolescent health…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish a Japanese industrial town near Guwahati to boost industrial growth. Speaking at the India-Japan Intellectual Conclave, he highlighted Japan’s role in sectors like electronics, robotics, and renewable energy. Japanese firms…
The illegal influx of Burmese betel nut into Tripura is severely impacting local farmers and the state's agricultural economy. Smuggled through secret routes, these betel nuts flood the market, making it hard for local farmers to compete. Allegations suggest involvement…
Goalpara Police, with district officials, destroyed opium poppy cultivation spread over 10 bighas in West Fetengapara Char. Led by DySP Border, the operation followed legal protocols, seizing illegal items. The estimated value of the destroyed opium is ₹2 crore. Earlier,…
Bhattadev University research scholar Lakhyajyoti Das was detained after a female student accused him of molestation. Multiple complaints of misconduct had been previously lodged against him. While some students claim he admitted to the allegations before later denying them, Das…
Mission Rabies, in collaboration with JBF and supported by Assam's Animal Husbandry Department and GMC, launched the Assam Rabies Elimination Project. Inaugurated by GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania, the initiative aims to vaccinate 70% of Guwahati's dog population, enhance rabies surveillance,…
The 94th annual conference of Srimanta Sankardev Sangha is set to take place from February 6-9 at Eraltoli Pathar, Mohbandha, covering 1200 bighas. Extensive preparations have transformed the venue into a hub of religious and cultural activities. Named Vaishnav Pandit…
Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed an MoU to develop epoxy bamboo-based composites as a lightweight alternative for bunkers in high-altitude areas. The project aims to enhance force preservation by reducing material transport efforts while maintaining…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has initiated a Special Drive from February 1 to March 31, 2025, to streamline Building Permissions, Occupancy Certificates, and Regularisation Applications. Citizens can visit the GMC office at Uzan Bazar for faster approvals. Meanwhile, frequent…