Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia announced that Congress might field its own candidate for the Behali by-poll if the ongoing Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASOM) deadlock over candidate selection continues. This statement followed ASOM chief Bhupen Kumar Borah’s resignation due…
A Congress delegation, led by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Bhupen Kumar Borah and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, submitted a memorandum to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. They raised concerns about the state government's alleged plan to allocate 9,000…
The Directorate of Museums, Assam, recovered an ancient artefact, believed to be part of a historic pillar, from the Rajgarh area. The intricately designed artefact highlights the region’s rich cultural heritage and artistic mastery. A team of experts, including museum…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday called the issue of 171 police encounters in Assam between May 2021 and August 2022 "very serious" and sought detailed information, including the investigation status. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan criticized…
Guwahati is facing a rising dengue outbreak, alarming residents as cases steadily increase. The Zoo Road area has reported a significant surge, while Bhaskar Nagar, Karbi Path, Ambikagiri Nagar, and Bamunimaidam Railway Colony have been designated as ‘Red Zones’ due…
A 33-year-old woman, Prema Thomu, was critically injured after allegedly jumping from a six-storey building in Guwahati's Kalapahar area on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Puhor Guest House, where she was attending to her husband's medical needs. Locals rushed her…
Three researchers from Tezpur University have created an eco-friendly, smartphone-based device to detect fish spoilage. Led by Monica Yumnam under Prof Poonam Mishra, the innovation uses a polyaniline sensor to detect ammonia levels, signaling spoilage. The portable tool has been…
MLA Akhil Gogoi and three others will face trial under Section 18 of the UAPA (conspiracy to commit a terrorist act) and sections of the IPC related to criminal conspiracy and hate speech. The charges stem from the 2019 anti-CAA…
An under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru's Babusapalya area, trapping 10-12 people. Rescue teams are on-site, clearing debris to reach those affected. The city is already grappling with severe waterlogging due to heavy rains, disrupting transportation and public services.
Indian Railways is rapidly progressing towards full electrification of its Broad-Gauge routes, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions. So far, 2,708.52 route kilometers have been electrified, covering 64% of its 4,260.52 RKM network. In the Northeast, 1,524.71 RKM have been electrified,…