A special fast-track court in Guwahati is set to announce its verdict today on the bail plea of Siddharth Sharma, an accused in the high-profile death case involving music icon Zubeen Garg. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the seriousness of…
AIIMS Guwahati has denied viral social media claims of a mass food poisoning incident on its campus, stating that only one suspected food-related illness case has been reported so far. The institute clarified that there is no evidence of over…
Severe teacher shortage in several government schools of Nalbari has raised concern among local residents and parents. Ulabari Paschim Nakheti Milan ME School, which has nine classes, is currently being run by only a few teachers and lacks a science…
Illegal parking of trucks along both sides of National Highway-37 near Raha has become a major safety concern for commuters and residents. Trucks are reportedly parked near markets, dhabas, toll plaza areas, and flyovers, reducing road space and increasing accident…
The Assam government has drafted a new policy to protect the Brahmaputra’s river islands and chars from unchecked settlements, erosion, deforestation, and ecological damage. The initiative, prepared by the Brahmaputra Board and INTACH, aims to create a science-based framework for…
Police on VIP Road in Guwahati arrested Pinku Mudoi for allegedly using a Kia vehicle with a forged registration number. During verification, officials found the displayed number was fake and the vehicle carried a different original registration number. Police also…
Northeast Frontier Railway has upgraded medical infrastructure across its network during 2025-26 to improve healthcare services. New digital X-ray systems, automated analysers and diagnostic facilities were introduced at key railway hospitals. The Central Hospital at Maligaon also received renovated wards,…
An unidentified man, believed to be around 65 years old, died after being hit by a train near Panikhaiti Railway Station on Thursday. Police said the incident occurred while he was crossing the railway track, and a speeding BG Express…
The Haj Committee of India has increased Haj 2026 airfare by ₹10,000 due to rising aviation fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis. Pilgrims have been asked to deposit the additional amount by May 15 through online or bank…
A fast-track court on April 30 rejected the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta in the high-profile case related to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The court cited concerns that the accused might abscond, noting that he allegedly travelled…