CBSE has released the syllabus for the 2025-26 academic year, introducing major changes. Class 10 students will now have two board exams annually, while Class 12 exams will continue once a year, starting February 17, 2026. A new 9-point grading…
On April 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Guwahati was reduced by ₹44.5, bringing it down to ₹1,958.50. Similar reductions were seen in Delhi (₹41 cut, now ₹1,762) and Kolkata (₹44.5 cut, now ₹1,868.50). However, the…
The Union Government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) to Meluri district in Nagaland for six months, declaring it a "disturbed area." This follows the recent expansion of AFSPA in eight districts and 21 police station areas…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the Centre to develop underground and alternative road and rail networks around the Chicken’s Neck corridor, citing strategic concerns. His appeal follows Bangladesh’s interim chief Muhammed Yunus’ remarks calling India’s Northeast "landlocked" and positioning…
Assam saw a 26% rainfall deficit in March, with eastern districts receiving excess rain while western and southern regions remained dry. Dhemaji recorded 100% excess rainfall, while Goalpara and Nagaon had over 90% deficiency. Guwahati saw 74% less rainfall, with…
India believes Bangladesh's current hostility is temporary and hopes for improved relations soon. Concerns over minority atrocities have been strongly raised with Dhaka. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the importance of good ties, especially for India’s Northeast. He…
The Assam-Nagaland border dispute has intensified, with Mariani residents in Jorhat district considering relocation to Nagaland due to repeated attacks. On March 31, miscreants from across the border vandalized homes, fired shots, and abducted four villagers, later forcing them to…
In a tragic incident, Ashish Ghosh, a student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), was found hanging in his hostel room. The incident has left the academic community in shock. Ghosh was a native of West Bengal.
A devastating fire broke out at Bylane No. 1, Basisthapur, Guwahati, on Monday, destroying a three-storey house and killing a woman, Pranati Deka. Multiple LPG cylinder explosions intensified the blaze. Firefighters managed to contain the fire, but the cause remains…
Two youths, Bhagya Jyoti Das and Rishi Das, suffered serious injuries after their scooter collided with a parked LC goods vehicle near Mahuramukh High Secondary School in Bokakhat. The accident occurred yesterday evening while they were heading towards Mahuramukh Chariali…