Despite claims of improved rural electricity supply, residents allege that power conditions remain poor in many areas. While smart meters have been installed, villagers say power bills have increased and safety issues persist. In Bargasa (Bharaltola) village of Nalbari district,…
A 50-year-old female elephant named Swarnimoyee, used for safari in the Bagori range of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, died on Thursday after completing a safari. The elephant collapsed suddenly on NH-715 without showing prior symptoms. Despite immediate treatment…
The 11-day Sivasagar Book Fair, organized by social organization Khoj with support from local residents, concluded on Thursday with a closing ceremony chaired by AASU general secretary Samiran Phukan. Books worth over ₹70 lakh were sold during the fair. Sibsagar…
Five men remain missing after being swept away by strong Brahmaputra currents near Kharghuli during a river dip. A group of nine had entered the water, ignoring warnings about strong currents. Six were pulled away; one returned safely, while five—identified…
The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association will resume its protest on December 17, demanding restoration of the withdrawn Rs 8,700 grade pay. Memorandums will be submitted across 51 subdivisions, giving the government one month to resolve the issue. The association…
Fatasil Ambari Police raided the Jyotikuchi area near Shankar Hotel Point and arrested Abdus Samad of Chaygaon. During the operation, officers seized 30 vials of heroin weighing 40.20 grams from his possession.
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…