Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment & Infrastructure Summit' on February 24 at Khanapara Veterinary Ground, Guwahati. The summit aims to explore infrastructure opportunities and leverage Bhutan’s river waters for irrigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
The ISBT police outpost under Garchuk Police Station seized 416 counterfeit 500-rupee notes from David Rai (26) of Sikkim on Saturday. The total face value of the seized fake currency is Rs 2.08 lakh.
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday night, around 11:05 p.m. The tremor was felt in the district and nearby areas. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage have…
Two experts from IIT-Madras, Sridhar and Sheik Abdullah Bin Jahan, along with their team, recently conducted inspections in Tamulpur district to evaluate the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The team visited six pipe water supply schemes (PWSS) and…
The Hindu Jagaran Manch, Morigaon district committee, celebrated the birth anniversary of Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan at Morigaon Stadium on Sunday. Thousands of children dressed as Lachit participated, performing the iconic song "Akou Jadi Jaba Lage Saraighataloi." Chief spokesperson Basistha…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Panchayat elections would conclude by February 10, 2025. He also highlighted BJP's historic victory in Samaguri, reclaiming it from Congress after 25 years. Reaffirming BJP's "justice to all, appeasement to none" approach,…
Dhubri district faces a public health crisis as over 300 HIV cases were reported in 2024, with 95% linked to needle-sharing among drug users. Dr. Mirdha Sanowar Hossain, District TB and AIDS Control Officer, revealed 30–40 new cases monthly, affecting…
Residents of Damra, led by the Mothers' Union and GSU, staged a protest rally against sand mining in the Dudhnoi River. Supported by NGOs, ABSU, KMSS, and over 1,000 villagers, the rally highlighted issues such as water depletion and erosion…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation's (GMC) failure to manage garbage disposal has caused severe issues near BSNL Bhawan, Panbazar. Roadside dumping and lingering foul smells have made life difficult for pedestrians, residents, and employees of nearby establishments. BSNL officials claim that…
A weeklong workshop on urban flood management using remote sensing and GIS was held in Guwahati. Organized by Pandu College’s Department of Geography, Arya Vidyapeeth College, and Skyline Institute of Geo-Informatics, it featured experts from Gauhati University, Liverpool University, and…