Protests at Tezpur University intensified as students, faculty and staff vowed to continue a shutdown until the Centre formally confirms the removal of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh. The agitation, ongoing since mid-September over alleged corruption and irregularities, escalated when…
Train services on the Tinsukia–Dibrugarh route were halted for over four hours on Sunday after an oversized trailer attempted an unauthorised entry at a level crossing and got stuck. Several trains, including the Rajdhani Express, Tambaram Express and Lokmanya Tilak…
Assam will release Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) funds for about 3.70 lakh new beneficiaries on December 9. The announcement was made by Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass, who said the Chief Minister will jointly lead the state-level programme in Boko…
Nagaon’s historic Krishna cinema hall, once a major centre of Assamese cinema, has been demolished, triggering public disappointment. The hall, built by cultural enthusiasts and known for screening Assamese and Hindi films, struggled financially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the…
Tezpur Police arrested four individuals from Borjhar after detecting large fund transfers from Dubai into their bank accounts. The accused have been identified as Jutika Kalita, Jitu Kalita, Simu Das and Abhijit Das. Police seized 44 ATM cards, 17 passbooks,…
The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has asked Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL) to assess the Namrup-III unit of BVFCL and suggest improvements for optimal functioning. A parliamentary committee has urged swift action once the study is complete…
Assam down town University held the second EduElevate Northeast Educators Conclave in Guwahati, bringing together educators and experts to discuss student well-being and future-ready education. Sessions highlighted mental health support, AI-driven learning, and industry collaboration. Awards were presented, with PM…
Dispur Police raided Hotel Silver Stay in Six Mile and arrested 41-year-old Sadique Mohammed Laskar of Hailakandi. Officers seized nine soap cases containing around 103 grams of heroin during the operation.
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar seeking a detailed investigation into singer Zubeen Garg’s death during the North East India Festival in Singapore. Gogoi cited the Assam Chief Minister’s statement claiming the death was…
EMRI Green Health Services announced rapid progress in restoring the 108 emergency ambulance network, with around 750 vehicles operational by Saturday afternoon. Over 800 staff—including EMTs, pilots, and emergency officers—have been recruited, while temporary drivers and district-level support have ensured…