The second Silchar Book Fair, organised by the Assam Publication Board, ended with a lukewarm public response and reduced sales of around Rs 30 lakh—down from Rs 40 lakh in the 2023 edition. Despite the state’s Rs 1,000 book purchase…
New research by the Universities of Cambridge and Glasgow shows that bird flu viruses can survive at higher temperatures than human flu viruses, making them harder for the body to stop during fever. The study found that a viral gene,…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday flagged off India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, marking the start of its commercial operations. He said the launch showcases India’s growing technological capabilities and commitment to green energy…
A wild rhino entered paddy fields in Khanamukh Bhitoruwal, Sivasagar, injuring a resident, Dipankar Konwar, who is now stable in hospital. Forest officials are closely monitoring the animal but have not yet been able to guide it back to its…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that 14 people from Assam died in a tragic truck accident in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district. Seven others remain missing after the vehicle carrying labourers skidded off a narrow mountain road and fell into…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reiterated that eviction drives will be conducted wherever illegal encroachment is found in Upper Assam. Urging public vigilance, he asked residents not to rent houses or provide jobs to unknown or illegal settlers,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a review meeting in Dibrugarh to finalise arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit beginning December 20. Modi will inaugurate the new Guwahati Airport terminal on December 20 and lay the…
A UK travel vlogger claimed she and a friend were touched without consent soon after entering the Post Malone concert in Guwahati, prompting safety concerns. She said they moved away from the crowd due to discomfort but emphasised that her…
Three rescued elephants from Udalguri — Pompi, Nageswar and Lili — are now healthy and well adapted to Manas National Park, officials confirmed. The trio has become a major tourist attraction, often approaching visitors and accepting food gently. Forest authorities…
EMRI Green Health Services announced that the 108 Mrityunjoy Emergency Ambulance network in Assam has been fully restored and is returning to normal operations. Around 1,270 trained personnel have been deployed, supported by 300 staff from district administrations. More than…