Assam has achieved a major milestone in livestock biotechnology with the birth of the world’s first IVF-born female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi cattle breed at the College of Veterinary Science, Assam Veterinary and Fishery University, Khanapara. The breakthrough is…
Assam Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Biswajit Daimary reviewed the progress of major skill development, employment and entrepreneurship programmes at a state-level meeting in Dispur. The meeting focused on ITI performance, admissions, employment services and key youth-oriented schemes. Daimary stressed…
The Red Ribbon Club of Dispur College, in association with ASACS and Brahma Kumaris, Guwahati, organised a district-level Youth Awareness Programme under the “Addiction-Free India” (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan) initiative. The programme focused on substance abuse, mental health and HIV/AIDS…
Authorities have intensified an eviction and land-clearance drive on both banks of the Brahmaputra for the proposed new Saraighat Bridge. At Pandu, more than 500 houses have been identified, with nearly 300 families already evicted as the operation continues. The…
Assam has reported around 80–90 new COVID-19 cases in Upper Assam during July and August, with infections rising since late June. Health experts said the currently circulating RF.5 Omicron subvariant has so far caused mostly mild, flu-like symptoms, with no…
Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has intensified his criticism of the Assam government, alleging delays and discrepancies in providing the promised ₹15,000 one-time relief to flood-affected families. He claimed that many victims who lost homes and belongings are still awaiting assistance…
Amid heightened tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border, the vehicle of Meghalaya Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahmed was reportedly stopped at Jorabat on Saturday and remained stranded for some time. The incident comes amid road blockades at Jorabat and Khanapara following…
Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held discussions on Thursday following the recent violence in Shillong and its impact on commuters and residents of both states. The two leaders agreed to work…
Guwahati: Vehicular movement between Assam and Meghalaya remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Friday as protesters at Jorabat continued to block vehicles bearing Meghalaya registration numbers. The agitation follows reported violence during a KSU rally in Shillong, with…
Guwahati: A speeding vehicle crashed into the Six Mile Flyover late Wednesday night, causing damage and prompting police to reach the spot. Eyewitnesses alleged that the driver had consumed alcohol, though this has not been officially confirmed. Police have launched…