A cancer screening and awareness programme with a free medical camp was organised at Phaneng Keniya in Lekhapani by the Indian Red Cross Society, Margherita Branch, bringing healthcare services to remote villages. The camp focused on oral, breast, and cervical…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for the elevated corridor through Kaziranga National Park and the Kokrajhar–Gelephu railway link in January, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Cabinet has approved the ₹6,957-crore elevated corridor project,…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati on a two-day visit, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi demanded a white paper on central funds allocated to Assam for flood and erosion control. Addressing a programme in Majuli, Gogoi…
The Congress has accused the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) of large-scale corruption and financial mismanagement, demanding an independent, high-level inquiry. Party leaders alleged that nearly ₹10,000 crore allocated to KAAC since 2016 has not resulted in visible development. They…
Train services in Assam were disrupted on Saturday after the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd of elephants in Hojai district, killing seven and injuring one. Five coaches and the engine derailed, though no passengers were hurt. Following the…
A surge in counterfeit agricultural seeds has been reported in Nagaon district, raising serious concerns among farmers during the ongoing Rabi season. Farmers alleged that substandard seeds were sold as premium varieties in western Nagaon and local markets, aided by…
The Karbi Anglong district administration has issued deportation orders against four individuals declared foreigners by the Foreigners’ Tribunal. Two of them are from Lahorijan, a sensitive border zone. Authorities said enforcement is underway as part of efforts to curb illegal…
City police arrested Vishal Vishwakarma, a known offender wanted in multiple theft cases across Guwahati. The arrest was made by a team from Dispur Police Station after sustained efforts, police said. Vishwakarma had several cases registered against him at different…
Gauhati University on Friday announced the introduction of a Common Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate law programmes across all its affiliated law colleges, starting from the 2026 academic year. The university will centrally conduct and monitor admissions for courses…
The Guwahati Metropolitan Police on Friday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guwahati on Saturday afternoon. Police advised commuters to avoid Pan Bazaar and Fancy Bazaar, while heavy vehicle entry into the city will…