Two associations of retired school teachers in Assam have urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to resolve long-pending issues of pension, gratuity, and free healthcare for those who joined before 2005 and were provincialized in 2013. They said many retirees…
Biswanath police seized a 207-year-old British-era bronze land patta from two men during a vehicle search on NH-15. The artifact, issued in 1818 under the British East India Company, was allegedly being smuggled for illegal sale. The arrested duo, Hemanta…
Bodoland University organized a two-day national seminar on “Women, Culture, and Empowerment” with multiple departments and NEC support. The event featured cultural performances, keynote lectures, and presentations on women’s health, textiles, and economic empowerment. Scholars from various institutions participated through…
The National Science Centre, Guwahati, inaugurated a new Kids’ Play Zone on November 14, opened by MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi. The facility includes play areas for children up to 14, promoting fitness, creativity, and social skills. Officials highlighted the importance…
Basistha Police arrested four members of a robbery gang from a Hatigaon apartment, preventing a planned major burglary. The arrested men, all from Barpeta, reportedly travelled in luxury vehicles to target city locations. One member escaped. Police said the gang…
Biswanath joined the nationwide celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the event and paid floral tribute to the tribal freedom fighter. He highlighted the government’s efforts toward tribal welfare and…
Jagiroad College (Autonomous) organized an induction programme for newly enrolled MA and BA students of KKHSOU. The event was presided over by Dr. C. R. Sarkar, with faculty members and resource person Dr. Sangeeta Kakoti addressing and encouraging learners. The…
Congress MLA Abdul Baten Khandakar faced public anger during a foundation stone event in Kasharipeti. Residents accused him of failing to improve basic infrastructure, including roads and a promised bamboo bridge. The MLA assured that he would address their concerns…
Gorchuk Police arrested two men in Kotabari based on specific intelligence inputs. The accused, Khajaluddin (27) and Anar Hussain (38), are residents of Bihpuria in Lakhimpur district. Police seized 9.564 kg of counterfeit gold items, including boat-shaped structures and broken…
Health City Hospital, Guwahati, has installed the North East’s first AI-driven uCT 780 Cardiac CT scanner with Spectral Imaging. The advanced system offers ultra-low radiation, faster diagnosis, and improved cardiac and cancer imaging. Hospital officials said the technology will provide…