A 21-year-old MBBS student from Dibrugarh, Assam, Ratnesh Kumar Mishra, allegedly died by suicide at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. He was found hanging in his hostel room a day before his second-year exams. Mishra left a note stating no one was responsible for…
Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary, during a review meeting in Nagaon, emphasized the benefits of organic farming for soil health and environmental sustainability. He highlighted the Prime Minister's vision for India's development by 2047, focusing on uplifting farmers and the poor…
Over 20 residents of Kathal Road-Bhakatpur, Silchar, were hospitalized with diarrhea and vomiting due to suspected water contamination. Stool tests confirmed E. coli infections in several cases. Dr. Ashutosh Barman, Joint Director of Health Services, warned that water from the…
Students face the worst disruptions during agitations, natural calamities, and government programs, AASU President Utpal Sarma said. He cited the Assam Agitation and ongoing Manipur violence as examples, where students lost valuable academic years. Sarma emphasized that only wealthy families…
Ranjit Paul, 67, a resident of Jamuguri Commercial Center, went missing on December 19 after leaving his house in the evening. Despite efforts by his family and relatives to locate him, he has not been found. A missing person case…
Residents in several Guwahati areas, including Piyoli Phukan Road, Chandmari, and Rajgarh, faced water supply disruptions on Tuesday due to urgent leakage repairs at Chandmari. The Guwahati Jal Board apologized for the inconvenience and advised residents to conserve water until…
The Assam Book Fair will run from December 27 to January 7 at the Veterinary College Field, Khanapara, Guwahati. The venue shifted from Chandmari due to GNB flyover construction. Organized by the Publication Board Assam and the All Assam Publishers…
Pan Bazaar Police arrested Buduwa Chauhan Mishra (23) from Uzan Bazaar for heroin peddling. Mishra was caught trading 13 vials of suspected heroin weighing 17.11 grams. Legal proceedings are underway.
The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association (ASPTA) has urged Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu to align with the Centre's changes to the no-detention policy under the Right to Education Act. ASPTA emphasized that canceling the policy would enhance education quality…
A fire near Balarpet Tiniali Bazaar in Bongaigaon, Assam, destroyed three homes and a tempo vehicle, causing losses of Rs. 30 lakh. The properties, owned by Samed Ali, Suleman Ali, and Rafiqul Islam, were completely gutted. An electrical short circuit…