A delegation from the Dibrugarh Press Club on Saturday visited the erosion-affected banks of the Brahmaputra at Nagaghuli to review ongoing protection efforts. Water Resources Department officials briefed the team on anti-erosion measures being implemented along an 800-metre vulnerable stretch…
Rabha organisations held a massive torchlight rally in Boko on Saturday demanding inclusion of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council under the Sixth Schedule. Thousands participated, accusing the government of neglecting the long-pending demand since 2003. Protests have been ongoing in…
A herd of around 150 wild elephants has caused severe destruction in the Kheroni area of West Karbi Anglong, damaging crops, homes and stored grain. The situation has forced villagers to stay awake at night to protect their properties. Movement…
The Assam School Education Department has instructed all schools to participate in the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, aimed at ending child marriage and promoting girls’ empowerment. The initiative runs from November 27, 2024, to December 10, 2025. Schools from…
Members of the All Assam 108 Mrityunjoy Employees Association continued their protest for the seventh day after failing to reach an agreement before the joining deadline with GVK. Over a thousand workers gathered, demanding equal pay, job security, revised salaries,…
Gauhati University marked Armed Forces Flag Day on Sunday to honour serving personnel, veterans and families of martyrs. University officials highlighted the importance of supporting armed forces welfare and recognising their sacrifices. Student leaders encouraged voluntary contributions. The event concluded…
Protests at Tezpur University intensified as students, faculty and staff vowed to continue a shutdown until the Centre formally confirms the removal of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh. The agitation, ongoing since mid-September over alleged corruption and irregularities, escalated when…
Train services on the Tinsukia–Dibrugarh route were halted for over four hours on Sunday after an oversized trailer attempted an unauthorised entry at a level crossing and got stuck. Several trains, including the Rajdhani Express, Tambaram Express and Lokmanya Tilak…
Assam will release Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) funds for about 3.70 lakh new beneficiaries on December 9. The announcement was made by Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass, who said the Chief Minister will jointly lead the state-level programme in Boko…
Nagaon’s historic Krishna cinema hall, once a major centre of Assamese cinema, has been demolished, triggering public disappointment. The hall, built by cultural enthusiasts and known for screening Assamese and Hindi films, struggled financially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the…