A 12-hour shutdown in Sribhumi, called by the Karimganj Zila Naam Paribartan Pratirudh Samiti to protest renaming Karimganj, saw partial response on Saturday. Passenger vehicles stayed off roads, though offices, schools, and private transport functioned. Clashes erupted between bandh supporters…
The Assam government has announced a two-day special leave in November for employees to spend time with their in-laws. The unique initiative, praised as “in-law leave,” aims to strengthen family bonds and cultural values without affecting regular leave balance.
The Assam government has notified the 6th addition to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, expanding it by 47,391.33 hectares across Golaghat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Biswanath districts. The move enhances biodiversity conservation while allowing vessel passage through the Brahmaputra.
Gauhati University jumped to 9th among State Public Universities in NIRF 2025, up from 13th last year. It ranked 33rd among universities and 52nd overall in India. VC Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta credited the collective effort of faculty, staff, and…
In NIRF 2025, Assam University re-entered the top 100 universities at 97th place and ranked 76th in pharmacy. Meanwhile, NIT Silchar slipped to 50th in engineering and 97th overall, down from last year. Both institutions stressed improving perception and research…
Over a thousand workers of Naganijan Tea Estate in Jorhat, supported by AATSA, protested against management’s 8% Durga Puja bonus offer. They demanded 20%, warning of intensified agitation if denied. Workers alleged poor facilities, delayed salaries, and neglect by the…
The Assam Government has declared September 22 as a public holiday in the Bodoland Territorial Council areas for smooth conduct of polls. All offices, schools, banks, and business establishments will remain closed. A total of 118 candidates are contesting the…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a tea tourism project to promote Assam’s tea heritage. The Durrung Tea Estate bungalow in Sonitpur has been converted into a luxury hotel by Postcard Hotel Group. Sarma said the initiative will boost tourism, create…
Tezpur University signed an MoU with Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Russia, on September 3 to collaborate on research, dual degree programmes, and academic exchanges. The five-year agreement covers fields like civil engineering, AI, machine learning, and joint cultural and…
Tezpur will observe the birth centenary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika with year-long programmes under the initiative of local organisations and public support. The celebrations, beginning September 8, will feature floral tributes, a human chain, musical performances, lectures, workshops, seminars, competitions,…