Grasslands in Assam’s Manas National Park have shrunk by nearly 50–60% over the last 30–35 years, officials said. Field Director C Ramesh noted that natural woodland succession has accelerated, concentrating herbivores in limited grassy patches. Experts blamed invasive species, erratic…
Golakganj police arrested Hazrat Ali, a teacher from Lakshmimari ME School, for alleged ties with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami of Bangladesh (JeI). Ali, who had been absconding, was caught in Kokrajhar’s Kazigaon area. Police said he is under interrogation, with investigations…
A symposium on ‘Maintaining Wildlife Ecosystem’ was held at CNB College, Bokakhat, organised by the Kaziranga Wildlife Society. Experts including Prof Parimal Bhattacharya, Prof Iswar Chandra Baruah, and Assam Gaurav Dharani Dhar Boro spoke on ecosystem diversity, threats from invasive…
The Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) and All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) have issued a final ultimatum to DIET Kalachand, demanding 100% reservation of D El Ed and B Ed seats for local indigenous students of Dima Hasao. Despite four rounds…
Patharkandi witnessed a massive turnout as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed the first instalment of ₹10,000 each to nearly 16,000 Self-Help Group women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Asoni (MMUA). The aid will increase to ₹25,000 in the second…
A Silchar-bound 16-wheeler truck loaded with goods worth over ₹60 lakh was hijacked from Sonapur, Guwahati, on August 14. The vehicle, carrying rods, tinpats, tea leaves, and other items, was later found abandoned in Sivasagar. Sonapur police arrested Bhaskar Chutia…
To improve patient care and ensure quicker complaint resolution, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has introduced dedicated WhatsApp helplines. Patients and attendants can register grievances at 6900476006, while employees can use 6900476161. According to the Superintendent’s Office, all complaints…
In a shocking case, Puja Das of Uzan Bazar was brutally murdered after being taken to New Delhi by a local youth, Mahesh Paswan alias Basu. Her body was recovered from New Jalpaiguri on August 24. Puja’s mother alleged that…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) will organize a four-day “Future City Guwahati” Urban Solutions Conclave later this year to promote innovative ideas for making the city hassle-free. The conclave will bring together experts, institutions, startups, and organizations to showcase sustainable…
Several tribal organisations, including AATSU and BJSM, have opposed the nomination of non-Scheduled Tribe candidates in ST-reserved constituencies for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council elections. In a memorandum to the Kokrajhar DC, they termed such nominations an attempt to bypass…