Assam

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is progressing towards full electrification. PCEE Sandeep Kumar inspected newly electrified sections: Chaparmukh–Hojai (46 TKM), Azara–Dudhnoi (99.32 TKM), and Duliajan–Dibrugarh. These inspections pave the way for commercial electric train operations, aiming to boost efficiency and connectivity…

AASU (Gauhati University Unit) submitted a memorandum on June 20, opposing the proposed July hostel closure. They cited the need for students to stay back for internships and NET preparation. AASU also highlighted poor hostel conditions and urged support for…

An animal health camp was held in Dhodang village, Numaligarh, by ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi, to promote livestock care amid flood risks. Around 800 animals received medicines and consultations. Experts from KVK Golaghat and local veterinary departments participated. The event was supported…

ISKCON Guwahati will host the Jagannath Rathayatra Festival 2025 from June 27 to July 5. The yatra will start from Research Gate and cover key city roads, with the return (Ulta Rathayatra) on July 5 ending at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khanapara…

Assam has emerged as a front-runner in NEP implementation, with 18 institutions approved to launch the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). The NCTE has sanctioned 1,500 seats in Assam—21% of the national total. Admissions will be through the National…

Guwahati Traffic Police have imposed strict restrictions from June 22–25 for Ambubachi Mahayog 2025. Vehicles without authorised passes can’t access Kamakhya Temple. Ferry cars are barred from 5–10 PM. Key roads like Pandu Port Road and Nilachal Flyover face no-parking…

The Ambubachi Mela 2025 starts today at Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple, observed from June 22 to 26. The temple closes at 2:56 PM on June 22 for ‘Pravritti’ and reopens on June 26 with ‘Nivritti’. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will inaugurate…

Gauhati University will conduct the PG Entrance Test (PGET-2025) on July 10–12, 2025, across 20 centres in Assam and the Northeast. The SAMARTH portal for applications will launch soon, along with an information brochure. Candidates are advised to check www.gauhati.ac.in…

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Assam government will move the Supreme Court against the Gauhati High Court's order to reinstate APSC scam-tainted officials who had completed probation. The CM called the order “unfortunate” and vowed to prevent reinstatement…