Assam will soon get a new state university named after freedom fighter Kanaklata Barua, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to lay the foundation stone in Gohpur on November 8. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the university, coming…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation announced a 2025–26 development roadmap to improve civic infrastructure, sanitation, lighting, and revenue systems. Mayor Mrigen Sarania urged traders to regularise licences and warned of penalties for defaulters. GMC reported strong property tax gains and will…
Healthcare services in Assam saw partial disruption as National Health Mission employees began a three-day statewide sit-in demanding job regularisation and pay parity with permanent staff. Protests were held in all district headquarters. NHM workers said they have served on…
The AJYCP Golaghat district committee will soon stage a protest demanding the Inner Line Permit in Assam, resolution of the Assam-Nagaland border dispute, and steps to curb drug abuse. The decisions were adopted at the organisation’s annual meeting in Golaghat,…
French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou visited Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve to review progress under the Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC) Phase-II, supported by the French Development Agency (AFD). He interacted with forest officials and…
As part of the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations, the Indian Air Force will conduct a grand flying display at Lachit Ghat, Guwahati on November 9 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Residents can witness advanced aerial maneuvers by IAF…
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi received a warm welcome from supporters as he began a two-day tour in West Karbi Anglong and Hojai. His visit included temple prayers, public meetings, and interactions with locals and district leaders to discuss development and…
A two-day ‘Pension’ and ‘GPF Samadhan’ programme was held in Dibrugarh on October 31 and November 1 to address pension and GPF-related issues. Principal Accountant General Dr. Gaurav Kumar assured quick resolution of pending matters. Deputy Accountant General Snehasis Mukherjee…
Wild elephant herds have been entering paddy fields in Numaligarh’s Kuruwabahi area, causing damage as harvest season approaches. On Saturday, forest officials attempted to drive the elephants away using firecrackers. A misfired cracker injured a resident, Birbal Ghatowal, in Nepalikuti…
Veteran flutist and music director Dipak Sarma passed away on November 3 while undergoing treatment in Chennai. Known for his soulful compositions in Assamese films and albums, Sarma also worked on national TV projects and jugalbandis. He received several awards,…