Ashok Sarma, former MLA of Nalbari district, joined the Congress party on Friday after resigning from the BJP a week earlier. Sarma, who expressed dissatisfaction with BJP's state leadership, was welcomed into Congress by leaders including MP Gaurav Gogoi and…
A doctor at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) has been suspended after being accused of sexually harassing an intern during her night duty. The accused, Khairul Islam, a PG 3rd semester doctor in the maternity department, allegedly assaulted the…
Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organization in Assam, will launch the 'HaatiApp' on August 10 in Guwahati. The app will serve as an early warning system to alert villagers about nearby wild elephants, helping to reduce human-elephant conflicts. Supported by…
Assam and Mizoram are scheduled to hold ministerial-level talks on Friday in Aizawl to address their ongoing border dispute. Assam's Order Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora will lead the Assam delegation, while Mizoram's Home Minister K. Sapdanga will head…
The half-decayed body of Manasi Konwar Kachari from Dhemaji, Assam, was discovered in her rented room in Hengrabari, Guwahati, on Thursday. The body was found after a foul smell prompted the landlord to check the room. The time and cause…
A youth named Rezuwan Ulla Mazarbhuiya from Hailakandi was arrested by local police for a provocative social media post. Rezuwan's Facebook post supported the unrest in Bangladesh and suggested similar events could occur in India, particularly Assam. He also mentioned…
In Lakhipur, Assam's Goalpara district, a father and son tragically died after being electrocuted. The incident occurred in Barumari Village, where a bent solar light pole, affected by recent floods, made contact with a high-voltage wire. Bireshwar Hajong was electrocuted…
Debabrata Saikia, Leader of Opposition in Assam, has petitioned the high court to halt the mandatory implementation of smart prepaid electricity meters. He urged a review with stakeholders, highlighting concerns over financial burdens on the poor, potential unemployment of meter…
The GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) entrance exam, initially set for July 14, has been rescheduled to August 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates must download fresh admit cards from the official portal, as some exam…
As Bangladesh prepares for an interim government, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that no illegal Bangladeshi nationals have entered India, emphasizing strict border vigilance. Sarma assured that only those with valid passports and visas have been allowed entry…