Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to build 24 medical colleges in Assam by 2029-30, expanding healthcare access. The announcement came during the inauguration of Pragjyotishpur Medical College in Guwahati, the state's 14th medical college. The ₹496 crore facility…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 12.7 lakh metric ton urea plant at BVFCL Namrup in the Union Budget 2025 to boost Assam's agriculture sector. The budget also includes initiatives for crop diversification, irrigation, and farmer income. The announcement led…
A minor girl was allegedly molested at Assam University, Silchar, on Friday. The accused, a non-teaching staff member, is absconding. The university's Internal Complaints Committee has launched an inquiry, and an FIR has been registered with the local police.
The BJP has accused Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi of running a campaign to discredit the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit. BJP spokesperson Subhash Dutta alleged that Gogoi is misleading the public and international community about the event. He also…
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, utilized 76% of its allocated capital expenditure by November 2024, ranking highest among infrastructure ministries. The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlighted a significant capacity increase at ports, with…
Three PWD-contracted labourers were injured after an old wall collapsed on them while working on drainage in Guwahati’s Athgaon area. The incident occurred near Chabipul Chariali on Monday night. The injured were rushed to GMCH, with one in critical condition…
Nazima Begum from Rajiv Gaon has been missing since Tuesday morning. Her husband, Rowsan Ali, filed a missing person’s report at Dhekiajuli Police Station after failed search efforts. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the family urges the public to…
Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport ranked 10th in domestic passenger traffic for December 2024, handling 5,75,358 passengers. This highlights its growing role in Northeast India's aviation sector. Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports led the rankings. Managed by Adani Airport…
A 62-year-old woman, Taramani Barman, was killed after a wild elephant destroyed her house in Daorizer village, Tamulpur, near the Indo-Bhutan border. Her husband had died in a similar attack nine years ago. Earlier this month, two women were also…
A firing incident in Mariani’s Gabhoru Hills on the Assam-Nagaland border left locals in shock. Forest officials and police launched an investigation but found no evidence initially. Tensions have been high due to alleged land encroachments by Naga settlers. Locals…