A 3-month-old infant, undergoing treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), died, sparking controversy over the cause of death. While SMCH authorities attribute it to comorbid factors, the district health department claims the infant was H1N1 positive. Dr. Bhaskar…
Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organization, conducted two workshops in Baksa and Tamulpur districts of Assam, training 64 villagers, including 28 women, in administering first aid. The initiative aimed to enhance community resilience amidst human-elephant conflict (HEC). With support from…
Amidst the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam's Chirang district, a tragic incident occurred at a polling center in Dangaigaon. Hussain Ali, a 38-year-old voter, collapsed and died on the spot, suspected to have suffered a cardiac attack…
A woman in Digboi, Assam, was duped of Rs. 5 lakhs by her lover, Ram Tati, who promised marriage but eloped with someone else. The victim, who had been in a 10-year relationship with the accused, underwent abortions twice after…
A tragic road accident occurred in Singra, Boko, as a bike collided head-on with a vehicle transporting Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), leaving both bikers critically injured. Mriganka Rabha and Bhargav Rabha, the injured bikers, were promptly rushed to The Boko…
Dhan Bora, a former member of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was apprehended in Doomdooma, Tinsukia district, for his alleged involvement in the illegal sale of firearms. The joint operation by security forces and Assam police led to…
Acting on a tip-off, Mazbat Police confiscated a consignment of 105 kg of suspected cannabis (ganja) from a jungle near Bogribari village along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Udalguri district. The contraband was transported to Mazbat Police Station for further…
The Guwahati Municipality Corporation (GMC) has taken proactive steps by initiating fogging operations in select localities of the city to combat the growing mosquito population. Sharing their commitment on social media, GMC expressed determination to create a mosquito-free environment. However,…
Amidst the fervor of election activities in Guwahati, Bollywood's beloved actress Shilpa Shetty graced the city with her presence. Accompanied by her mother, Sunanda Shetty, the dynamic duo landed at Guwahati Airport, greeted by enthusiastic fans and well-wishers. Adding a…
N. F. Railway (NFR) has shown consistent growth in freight unloading, with 1130 freight-carrying rakes unloaded in April 2024. The goods transported include essential items like FCI rice, sugar, salt, as well as other commodities like cement, coal, and vehicles…