The Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Samaj signed MoUs with 11 universities in Assam on Thursday for cultural mapping of the State's art and ethnicity. The project, under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Assam, involves universities like Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, and…
Farmers from three producer companies in Sivasagar district, including Dihingporia Mustard Fed Producer Company, Disangmukh Agro Producer Company, and Mitong Krishak Utpadak Company, successfully exported 1,000 kg of lemons and 1,500 kg of pumpkins to Dubai on Thursday. The export…
The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election" bill, aiming to synchronize elections nationwide. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the move, highlighting its potential to minimize disruptions to development caused by frequent polls. Sarma referenced the…
Jonbeel Mela, an age-old cultural and trade festival, will take place from January 16 to 18 at Jonbeel Pathar, near Jagiroad in Morigaon district. Organized by the Gova Tiwa Deoraja Raj Darbar and Jonbeel Mela Development Samiti, it features the…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Assam Police Special Task Force conducted raids in Goalpara, targeting areas like Tukura, Barpahar, and Govindpur. Three individuals were arrested: Zaynal Avedin, an imam from Milanpara, Abu Taleb from Bor Hills, and Sahanur Alam,…
Gauhati University has introduced the GU Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE) to prepare students for exams like UPSC, ACS, SSC-CGL, banking, GATE, and more. The one-year program offers two courses: Professional Course (60 seats) for UPSC/APSC at ₹35,000, with limited…
Assam Engineering College, established in 1955, faces teacher shortages, inadequate staff quarters, and limited student accommodation. The college, with eight technical departments and 2,000 students, can house only 1,200 in hostels. A new 200-seat hostel is under construction. The absence…
The CBI filed a chargesheet against Biswanath Roy and Mridul Dutta in the Assam Ponzi Scam case involving AJRS Marketing Pvt Ltd. They are accused of promoting unregulated deposit schemes, misleading investors with false promises of doubling returns in 200…
The Assam Cabinet assigned the GAD to oversee Aadhaar issuance, with stricter verification to prevent illegal procurement. Cash payments for land revenue were reinstated, and land patta grants under Mission Basundhara were streamlined. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted coordination…
The Assam government marked Martyrs' Day to honor Assam movement martyrs, but the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) criticized the event, accusing the government of neglecting the Assam Accord's implementation. AASU president Utpal Sarma stated that without fulfilling the Accord's…