Human interference and changing weather patterns are making Guwahati's hill slopes prone to landslides. Geology Professor Dr Parag Phukan of Gauhati University warns that encroachments, deforestation, and altered rain patterns have destroyed natural slopes, increasing vulnerability. Without urgent action, the…
A six-member Assam Assembly committee, led by MLA Ramendra Narayan Kalita, visited ASSOCA in Ulubari to assess agriculture operations and organic certification. The team inspected seed testing facilities and reviewed the PGS-India certification process. ASSOCA Director Dr. Munindra Sharma briefed…
Assam will observe ‘Shramdaan Ravivaar’ on the last Sunday of each month to promote cleanliness and maintenance across all police establishments. The initiative, led by the Chief Minister and Home Department, includes cleanliness drives, tree plantations, joint activities with uniformed…
Severe erosion by the Brahmaputra at Maijan near the CM’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh has wiped out 15 feet of land, alarming locals. Residents say erosion has persisted for years without a permanent solution. Geo-bags used earlier have failed. The district…
The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) inaugurated its Pension & Grievance Cell in Diphu on Tuesday. Principal Secretary Mukul Kumar Saikia led the launch, aiming to streamline pension-related issues for employees. Sonasing Terang was appointed as the cell’s in-charge. Officials…
Eight Bangladeshis from Jamalpur district were detained at New Bongaigaon Railway Station for illegally entering India via Meghalaya. They admitted paying touts ₹8,500 each to reach Chennai for work. GRP confirmed the detentions, with further details awaited. The incident follows…
The AGP Kamrup district convention in Chaygaon turned chaotic as internal dissent erupted. Pradip Kumar Bora criticized party leaders Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta, triggering protests. A physical assault occurred when Arnab Bharali praised the ministers, prompting police intervention. The…
After losing their son Hemant Singh, a couple from Nagaon, Assam, donated his kidneys at GMCH, saving two lives. Despite their grief, Chandan Singh and his wife agreed to the transplant request. Both recipients are recovering well. Their act drew…
Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, has caused multiple deaths in Assam and Sikkim, with Leptospira wolffii identified in recent outbreaks. Experts from ICMR-RMRC Dibrugarh found over 40% of patients in Goalpara tested positive. The disease, spread through water contaminated by animal…
Viking Cruises will launch its first India-based vessel, Viking Brahmaputra, by late 2027 on National Waterway-2, spanning 891 km from the Bangladesh border to Sadiya. Built by Hooghly Cochin Shipyard, the 80-guest cruise signals rising interest in river tourism. The…