The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF 2024) concluded at IIT Guwahati, attracting over 45,000 attendees. The event, held from November 30 to December 3, featured 25 events and 150+ technical sessions. Assam’s Science Minister, Keshab Mahanta, emphasized the role…
State Minister Pijush Hazarika attended two events in Guwahati on International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Speaking at programs organized by the Composite Regional Centre and the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Hazarika highlighted government initiatives supporting the inclusive…
Two massive rallies in Silchar on Tuesday protested against Hindu persecution and the detention of Chinmoy Prabhu, a Hindu leader in Bangladesh. The Sanatani Mancha staged a dharna, while the Indian Forum for Bangladesh Peace demanded Prabhu's release and urged…
A Guwahati resident fell victim to a cyber scam, losing ₹24.98 lakh to fraudsters posing as "International Equity Fund" (IEF). The scammers, claiming to offer 50% monthly returns through a "government-approved" platform, lured victims via WhatsApp. Initially offering small returns,…
Assam Special Task Force (STF) destroyed 37,000 bottles of Phensedyl, a controlled NDPS substance, at Panikhaiti, Guwahati. The disposal, valued at ₹70 lakh, was overseen by a Drugs Disposal Committee. Since March 2023, the STF has arrested 325 offenders in…
Bashatullah Sheikh, a handyman from Goalpara, died in an illegal coal mining accident in Ledo’s Lalchuri area on Monday night. The incident occurred at 7:30 PM while working with a coal-laden vehicle. Despite being rushed to Margherita Civil Hospital, he…
AGP chief Atul Bora announced plans to form committees to oversee upcoming Panchayat and Autonomous Council elections. Bora highlighted that Panchayat elections at the Gaon Panchayat level would be symbol-free due to an amended act. Party symbols will still be…
A pregnant elephant was found dead in Hasi-Muhipara village's paddy field under Bondapara Forest Range, West Kamrup. Forest officials, led by Range Officer Animesh Kalita, confirmed electrocution as the cause. Villagers alleged illegal encroachments and mining in reserve forests are…
Three individuals and a dairy cooperative from Assam won National Gopal Ratna Awards, recognizing excellence in livestock and dairy. Farmers Juna Tamuli Barman (Bajali) and Junuma Mali (Morigaon), and AI technician Md Abdur Rahim (Kamrup), received awards under the Special…
The INROAD project, funded by Apollo, Ceat, JK, and MRF, has developed 1,25,272 hectares of rubber plantations in Northeast India and West Bengal. Assam achieved 37,000 hectares of its 43,000-hectare target. With ₹1,100 crore invested, the initiative aims to double…