In Lakhipur, Assam's Goalpara district, a father and son tragically died after being electrocuted. The incident occurred in Barumari Village, where a bent solar light pole, affected by recent floods, made contact with a high-voltage wire. Bireshwar Hajong was electrocuted…
Debabrata Saikia, Leader of Opposition in Assam, has petitioned the high court to halt the mandatory implementation of smart prepaid electricity meters. He urged a review with stakeholders, highlighting concerns over financial burdens on the poor, potential unemployment of meter…
The GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) entrance exam, initially set for July 14, has been rescheduled to August 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates must download fresh admit cards from the official portal, as some exam…
As Bangladesh prepares for an interim government, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that no illegal Bangladeshi nationals have entered India, emphasizing strict border vigilance. Sarma assured that only those with valid passports and visas have been allowed entry…
As Bangladesh prepares for an interim government, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that no illegal Bangladeshi nationals have entered India, emphasizing strict border vigilance. Sarma assured that only those with valid passports and visas have been allowed entry…
Dibrugarh University has launched an ambitious project to digitize over 1,000 rare Xasi paat manuscripts, marking a significant step in preserving Assam's literary heritage. In partnership with the Nanda Talukdar Foundation (NTF), these ancient texts, written in languages like Old…
Apollo Excelcare Hospital in Guwahati, Assam, made history by becoming the first hospital in the Northeast to successfully perform a Pulse Generator Replacement (PGR) procedure on a 111-year-old patient. The procedure, carried out by a cardiology team under local anesthesia,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scheme, aimed at supporting over 10 lakh girl students in higher education. The scheme provides monthly stipends ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500, depending on the level…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has demanded a white paper from the state government on how Rs. 802 crore was spent on Guwahati's "smart city" projects, questioning their effectiveness after severe flooding on August 5. The APCC has also…
A team from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), led by Alok Sharma, visited the Biotechnology-Government of India sponsored Technology Incubation Centre on Mushroom at Bodoland University. Prof. Sandeep Das briefed the team about the centre's activities, including translational research and…