Assam’s biologist and wildlife conservationist, Purnima Devi Barman, has been honored as one of The Times’ Women of the Year, alongside global icons like Nicole Kidman. Barman earned recognition for her work in conserving the greater adjutant stork (Hargila), boosting…
Northeastern Coalfields Coal India Ltd (NEC CIL) Margherita and Warriors NGO, Tinsukia, organized a free health check-up camp at Ledo's Durga Bari Temple on Thursday. Over 100 patients received free health check-ups, medicines, and screenings for tuberculosis, diabetes, and other…
Manisha Production launched its new Assamese audio song, Joon Jonlai, at Kareng restaurant in Tupiya. Retired teacher Khiradhar Bora released the song, with Maheswar Saikia presiding over the event. The song, penned by Gouri Shankar Barua, features vocals by Simanta…
A devastating fire at Moina Nath’s house in Rangia Tatarkuchi village, Kamrup district, claimed the life of a mother of two. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinder explosion, destroyed all belongings, including gold, silver, and…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) intensified its crackdown on civic rule violators, issuing fines totaling ₹1.3 lakh in a single day. A Paltan Bazar resident was fined ₹80,000 for dumping garbage on the road, while a G.S. Road shopping mall…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that all northeastern states will be connected to Delhi via rail and air by 2027. Speaking at the 'Unity Utsav - One Voice, One Nation' event in New Delhi, Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra…
Senior Congress leader and Dhubri MLA Rakibul Hussain was attacked by miscreants in Nagaon’s Rupahihaat on Thursday. Videos showed assailants chanting “Go back, Rakibul,” with one striking him with a cricket bat. His Personal Security Officer (PSO) was also injured,…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that Assam aims to secure ₹1.5 lakh crore in investments and infrastructure projects at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit on February 25-26. The event is expected to bring in over ₹1 lakh…
The Assam government on Wednesday challenged the Gauhati High Court's stay on departmental proceedings against 17 officers accused in the APSC cash-for-job scam. A petition was filed before a division bench of Justices Kalyan Rai Surana and Malasri Nandi to…
The Assam Legislative Assembly was informed on Wednesday that 1,65,531 illegal immigrants have been identified in Assam under Assam Accord norms, with 30,115 deported so far. Of the total, 32,870 arrived between 1966 and 1971, while 1,32,661 came after 1971.…
