The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an ally of the BJP-led NDA, is preparing for the upcoming bye-elections for five assembly constituencies and Panchayat polls. AGP President Atul Bora announced a series of organizational initiatives, including a week-long booth-level Sanmilan across…
The Assam unit of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), linked to the RSS, has called for the closure of illegal beef shops in Guwahati. Alkas Hussain, MRM Assam convenor, urged the Kamrup-Metro district administration to act against these shops in…
Dipu Bora, a youth from Nagaon Huzgaon village, was found dead at the 'Social Service Light Up Foundation' de-addiction centre in Borbheti. He had been there for over two weeks. His family, denied visitation on Sunday, were informed of his…
Siu-Ka-Pha Multi Speciality Hospital, in collaboration with the Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA), organized a free eye check-up camp in Deroi Garden on Tuesday. The camp, facilitated by the Athabari Sub-branch and Deroi Primary Unit, provided free eyeglasses to…
State Minister Ashok Singhal attributed severe flooding in Guwahati to water flowing in from Meghalaya, noting the reddish color of the floodwater. Singhal highlighted deforestation in Meghalaya as a contributing factor and emphasized the need to divert this water to…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) reported a steady growth in freight unloading with 1056 rakes unloaded in July. These rakes carried goods such as rice, sugar, fertilizer, coal, vegetables, and auto parts. In Assam, 593 rakes were unloaded, including 305…
IIT Guwahati hosted a Silver Jubilee reunion for its first batch (1995-1999) on Tuesday. Over 25 alumni attended the three-day event organized by the Alumni and External Relations office. Director Professor Devendra Jalihal welcomed the alumni, highlighting their achievements and…
The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata presented the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific in their first performance in Guwahati on August 4-5. The band held concerts at the Don Bosco Institute of Management, American Shelf at the Assam…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and NDA MPs from Assam met PM Narendra Modi, praising his leadership for transforming the Northeast into an economic growth engine. Sonowal highlighted the region's progress in transport, business, and infrastructure, noting the construction of five…
At least 29 Awami League leaders and their family members were found dead amid violence in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India. Protests over a controversial quota system led to her resignation. In Satkhira, 10…