Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a new photocatalytic material that converts carbon dioxide into methanol fuel using sunlight. The study, published in the Journal of Materials Science, offers a potential clean-energy solution to reduce CO₂ emissions…
The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship on Monday launched a five-day paid certification programme on mushroom production, packaging and entrepreneurship at its Guwahati campus. The training, running from January 5 to January 9, 2026, is being attended by 25 trainees and…
The Assam Book Fair continued to draw large crowds on its thirteenth day at Khanapara in Guwahati, pushing total book sales to ₹6.80 crore, an increase of ₹50 lakh in a single day. Jointly organised by the Assam Publication Board…
The carcass of an adult female tiger was recovered from the Bagori range of Kaziranga National Park during a routine patrol. Forest officials said the 8–10-year-old tigress was found near the West Bimoli camp and the area was immediately secured…
The Health Department has issued show-cause notices to 18 pharmacies in Hailakandi district for failing to comply with Assam Pharmacy Regulations, including not uploading mandatory data on the state portal. Drugs Inspector Manash Borgohain said the notices were issued as…
With the Tata Semiconductor project coming up at Jagiroad, scammers have been duping unemployed youths with fake job offers. Morigaon Police arrested several accused, including Saiqul Islam, a lecturer from Nagaon, who allegedly issued fake training sessions and appointment letters…
The Assam Congress has intensified preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections by launching a statewide outreach to draft a people-driven manifesto through public feedback under the campaign “Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress”. On Monday, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi led interactions in…
A large-scale eviction drive began on Monday to clear encroached Compensatory Afforestation land under the Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district. The operation, led by the district administration and forest department, targeted about 6,200 bighas across Tezpur, Thelamara and Dhekiajuli…
A protest by potato farmers on Monday disrupted traffic for over three hours on the Sadiya main road in Sadiya, as cultivators demanded fair prices and a proper market system. Farmers dumped large quantities of potatoes at 8 Mile Tiniali,…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday launched its preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections by opening the candidate application process at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati. Applications are open until January 20, with aspirants required to submit forms online along…