A 35-year-old man, Ajay Singh, died after falling into a 20-foot-deep unbarricaded trench with his motorcycle near Hatimura embankment in Jakhalabandha on Sunday night. Locals recovered his bike, while SDRF retrieved his body on Monday morning. Residents blamed negligence by…
Renowned author Dr. Tapati Baruah Kashyap's essay collection Manar Katha was launched at the Assam Book Fair by journalist Dr. Hitesh Deka. The essays, originally published in a local newspaper from 2013 to 2020, were released by Assam Book Hive…
Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao warned about China's plan to build a 60,000 MW hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, calling it a "water bomb" that threatens India's Northeast and Southeast Asia. Gao highlighted risks of devastating floods, environmental…
The mutual transfer process for Grade III and IV state government employees has stalled as many applicants are attached to other departments. The GAD Commissioner has directed all departments to immediately return these employees to their parent departments for smooth…
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the approval of the state’s first private medical college, TSMC, Ranirkhamar, for the 2024-25 academic year. The college will offer 150 MBBS seats, with 50% reserved for local students. However, the reported fee of…
The Assam government's decision to lease Kaziranga's government tourist lodges to private entities has raised concerns. Locals fear it will diminish the role of the Assam Tourism department and negatively impact budget and student tourists. Iconic lodges like Bonani Tourist…
Citizens and conservationists held a sit-in at Chachal ground, Guwahati, opposing the transfer of 20 elephants from Northeast India to Jamnagar, Gujarat. Protesters argued the transfers violated natural habitats and flouted Captive Elephant Rules, 2024, citing lack of proper genetic…
Sattriya exponent Jatin Goswami received the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Art. Padma Shri recipients from Assam include Joynacharan Bathari, Reba Kanta Mahanta (Art), and Gita Upadhyay, Anil Kumar Boro (Literature & Education). Seven others from the Northeast, including…
During Republic Day celebrations in Guwahati, explosions were reported in Rehabari and Lalmati, while a suspicious bag was found in Katabari. Police investigations revealed no explosives, with the bag containing only personal items. ULFA-I later claimed responsibility for the blasts,…
Ajijul Haque from Sootea reportedly died after being severely beaten by his wife and three sons on January 16. The family allegedly dragged him unconscious behind a motorcycle before taking him to the hospital. Despite being referred to multiple medical…