Gauhati Medical College and Hospital organised a breastfeeding awareness camp at Rani CHC on Saturday, focusing on early and exclusive breastfeeding. Doctors provided demonstrations, counselling, and health check-ups, with experts guiding families on proper infant feeding practices. The team also…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said preliminary discussions are underway to set up an AIIMS-model medical institute in the Barak Valley. He said the proposal is still at an early stage, with land options being explored, including one offered by…
The Assam Congress has begun a public outreach campaign to draft a manifesto based on the idea of an inclusive ‘Bor Asom’. APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi said opposition parties will meet people across the state this month to gather inputs…
Tea estate managements in Assam have raised objections to the State government's plan to acquire and distribute labour line land to workers, saying it could harm the long-term future of the tea industry. Planters are exploring legal action and have…
The All Assam Tribal Students’ Union has submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu opposing the State’s move to grant ST status to six communities, including Tai Ahom, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. AATSU termed the proposal “anti-tribal,” warning it may…
A fast-unto-death protest in Dibrugarh over the slow demolition of an illegal G+4 building, linked to the death of Salma Begum, was called off late Thursday after authorities assured speedy action. Residents launched the protest accusing officials of negligence and…
The Assam government has approved amendments to the Population and Women Empowerment Policy, 2025, reinforcing the two-child rule for government jobs, elections, and self-help group benefits. Under the new rules, ST, SC, Tea Garden Tribes, and the Moran and Motok…
The Assam government has selected 18 writers for the Assam Literary Award and 10 literary figures for the Assam Literary Pension for 2025–26. Each awardee will receive ₹50,000, while pension recipients will get ₹8,000 per month starting December 7, 2025,…
Samagra Shiksha Assam has released guidelines for the Periodic Assessment Test (Round II) for Classes 3 to 8, to be held on separate days. The exam will be conducted in Assamese, English, Bodo, Hindi, and Bengali. Classes 3–5 will answer…
The Kamrup Metro administration organized the fifth “Shushrusha Setu” mega health camp at Pandu Vidyamandir HS School, serving 2,389 students from 11 wards. Over 50 medical services were offered, and 160 children were referred to GMCH for further treatment. The…