Strong opposition has emerged against the proposed 55-MW Kulsi hydropower project following a meeting between the Assam and Meghalaya CMs. Rabha community bodies, including ARSU and Rabha Mahila Parishad, condemned the plan, citing ecological, cultural, and livelihood threats. They warned…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi has appointed 78 leaders as observers across the state. The group includes MLAs, former MPs, youth leaders, and women leaders, aiming to boost organisational coordination ahead of upcoming elections. Their role is to…
Chandmari Police raided Puja Store near Colony Bazar, Bamunimaidam, seizing 800 fake ITC cigarette sticks. Shop owner Bibek Kumar Sah was arrested, and legal action is underway.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) launched an eviction drive in Chandmari, clearing over 20 roadside stalls following complaints of footpath encroachment. Vendors protested, citing lack of notice and absence of functional vending zones despite the 2014 Street Vendors Act. GMC insists…
Assam Police arrested two individuals—Sanidul Islam in Goalpara and Saniur Rahman in Kamrup—for spreading provocative content on social media. Islam made offensive remarks against Lord Ram, while Rahman allegedly tried to incite communal tension. So far, 90 people have been…
Four people, including a college lecturer, were arrested in Morigaon for duping job seekers by promising fake jobs in Tata's upcoming semiconductor unit. Led by Tarikul Ahmed, the group created fake WhatsApp groups and documents to scam youths in Nagaon…
Pramod Bhengra, president of AGP’s tea cell and Assam State Youth Commission member, has sought nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat. A long-time AGP member from the tea garden community, Bhengra urged the party to consider representation for his community,…
Floods in Assam have slightly eased with receding river levels, but over 4 lakh people remain affected across 18 districts. The death toll stands at 21, with one person missing in a Guwahati landslide. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, still…
Gauhati University researchers have created a low-cost, eco-friendly humidity sensor using graphene oxide and pencil-drawn electrodes on paper. Led by Dr. Hemen Kalita, the sensor aids in monitoring plant and human health and has been featured in ACS Applied Electronic…
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a novel, affordable method to detect and measure SARS-CoV-2 using sedimentation of a clay-virus mixture. The technique uses Bentonite clay to bind viruses, offering a quicker and cost-effective alternative to PCR tests. Validated with…