Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah expressed concerns about overtourism in Kaziranga as it reopens on October 1. He warned that footfall exceeding 1 lakh could harm biodiversity. In 2023-24, the park recorded 3.27 lakh visitors, including 13,919 international guests. To…
RTI activist Dulal Bora was arrested by the Delhi Crime Branch amidst allegations of extortion, conspiracy, and cheating. He faces 31 criminal cases, including involvement in the death of BJP worker Debajit Hazarika. Bora was detained at Kalra Hospital, West…
The Assam cabinet approved multiple projects, including the doubling of railway tracks in the Azara-Kamakhya section and a Rs 150 crore fund for three new polytechnic institutes. Eight bighas of government land were allocated for the railway track expansion to…
Kaziranga National Park has launched a refresher training program for 700 Gypsy safari drivers and mahouts, funded by the Assam Skill Development Mission. The training focuses on improving visitor safety, wildlife interpretation, and enhancing tourist experiences. Three batches, each with…
Mangal Pathak has accused Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) of medical negligence after his newborn's arm was fractured during a cesarean delivery. Pathak claims the injury occurred during the procedure, with doctors later confirming the fracture. Despite assurances from hospital…
Chaygaon Police arrested Ziarul Ali from Mahamaya Char, South Shalmara, for smuggling 203 grams of drugs in 14 soap boxes. The operation, led by Officer-in-Charge Bhaskar Malla Patowary, followed a tip-off from Kamrup SP Ranjan Bhuyan. The seized drugs are…
Schools in Kamrup (M) district, including government, provincialized, and private institutions, will resume normal classes from September 25 due to improved weather. The District Elementary Education Officer revoked the previous closure order, but school hours will remain from 7:30 a.m…
Ahead of the Post Graduation Students Union (PGSU) elections at Gauhati University, candidates from AASU, ABVP, NSUI, ACP, and independents participated in a heated debate. Key issues like skill development, campus safety, and mental health dominated the discussions. Candidates passionately…
The Assam Governor approved the transfer of 19 villages from Biswanath and Sonitpur districts to Udalguri district, integrating them into the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). This decision, based on the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, follows a report by the…
The Assam Congress has called for high-level judicial inquiries into the deaths of sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha and BJP leader Indrani Tahbildar. Spokesperson Abdul Khalek criticized the BJP government for neglecting women's safety and urged swift resolution of both cases. He…