Tezpur University’s Department of Cultural Studies has launched a two-day national workshop focused on the Documentation and Preservation of Textiles. Dr. Smita Singh, a Textile Conservation Consultant, led the inaugural session, while Dr. Anamika Pathak, former Curator at the National…
A woman, Banita Tao, and two men, Amar Tao and Ashok Tao, were arrested in Dhemaji, Assam, on Saturday for allegedly murdering Bhuban Konwar, Banita's ex-husband. The trio reportedly tried to stage the crime as a suicide. Bhuban's family suspected…
A male elephant, around 30 years old, was found dead in a paddy field in Biswanath district's Solmari area on Saturday. The anti-depredation squad of the Borgang Range discovered the body. A post-mortem was conducted, and samples were sent to…
Firecracker vendors in Tinsukia are violating safety regulations by selling firecrackers illegally in busy market areas, including AT Road and GNB Road. Despite rules requiring storage in distant godowns at night, many sellers keep large stocks in unsafe locations, risking…
Two overground workers (OGWs) and a linkman of the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested in separate operations in Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts on Friday. Identified as Ujjal Gohain, Shashanka Rajkhowa, and Prem Newar, the trio was reportedly…
The Delhi High Court has stayed the proposed transfer of Ranjita, a 40-year-old elephant from Assam, to Sainik Farms in South Delhi. The court, noting a lack of clarity on the transfer's purpose, directed that Ranjita should not be moved…
The All Golaghat District Chutia Students Association held a massive protest in Golaghat on Tuesday, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Chutia community and preservation of the Chutia dynasty's historical monuments. Mahen Bora, president of the All Assam Chutia…
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced the state’s plan to recruit 20,000 'Teacher Educators' for an intensive training program focused on English and Media and Information Literacy. This initiative aims to enhance teacher training quality across Assam. Dr. Pegu…
More than 13 lakh candidates will take the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) exam on October 27 across the state. Mobile Internet services, including mobile wi-fi and data, will be suspended from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to ensure a…
A total of 38 candidates have filed nominations for the November 13 by-election to five Assam Legislative Assembly seats. The constituencies are Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samaguri. Scrutiny is set for October 28, with the last date for withdrawal…