The detection of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Assam marks a troubling expansion for the Pakistan-based terror group, previously focused on Jammu and Kashmir. Supported by Pakistan's ISI, JeM is now attempting to establish a presence in the Northeast. Security agencies are…
During Durga Puja (October 8-13), Assam saw 843 road traffic accidents, with the highest number of cases (191) reported on October 11. Sonitpur district recorded the most accidents (66), followed by Kamrup (Rural) (60) and Golaghat (57). Guwahati Medical College…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation's (GMC) door-to-door garbage collection initiative, launched earlier this year, has failed, leaving residents frustrated. Despite assigning a private agency, many households remain without garbage collection services. Overflowing bins and irregular pick-ups have worsened unsanitary conditions. Residents complain…
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, following concerns over the marginalization of tea tribes in Assam, has cleared a proposal to form a committee to study the condition of displaced tribals in Assam and other states. Soren highlighted that 15-20 lakh…
Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has filed an FIR against two individuals, Tilak Borah and Lal Bahadur Shikh, for involvement in professional blood donations. The incident suggests the presence of a blood broker network within the hospital. Borah, diagnosed…
Scientists from Assam Agricultural University in Jorhat have developed three new vegetable varieties: two mustard greens, "Kajali" and "Laika," and a chilli variety named "Prabali." Laika is a green mustard variant, while Kajali has a unique black color. Both yield…
A Bilasipara court sentenced 13 individuals to life imprisonment for their role in a 1996 triple murder in the Boalkamri area of Dhubri district. The convicts, armed with sharp weapons, killed Sayed Ali, Moynal Hoque, and Asur Uddin as they…
One of the five prisoners who escaped Morigaon district jail during Durga Puja, Abdul Rashid, was found dead in a pond at Lahorighat. Authorities are investigating the cause of death. The police have intensified efforts to capture the remaining four…
Around 20,000 spectators gathered along the Pahumara river in Bajali district to witness the traditional boat race on Vijaya Dashami. Organized by No. 2 Medhikuchi Milan Sangha, the event has been a local tradition for over 100 years. Boats, some…
Farmers in Nalbari district are reaping benefits from innovative cucumber farming methods introduced by the Nalbari Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). By using nylon nets and mulching instead of traditional bamboo structures, farmers have reduced costs and increased production. Farmers like…