The Cotton University Students’ Union Elections 2025 saw a sweeping victory for the AASU-backed panel, securing key posts including General Secretary. ACP-backed candidate Deep Shekhar Kalita was elected President, while Tuja Brahma of Chatra Mukti became Vice President. Out of…
Three of the six inmates who escaped Dharmanagar Sub-Jail on October 1 have been recaptured, including Rahim Ali, arrested in Assam. Earlier, Abdul Patta and Narayan Chandra Datta were caught. Police continue intensive searches for the remaining fugitives, while five…
The Kamatapur State Demand Council (KSDC) held a massive rally in Kokrajhar demanding a separate Kamatapur state and ST status for the Koch-Rajbongshi community. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the Centre and warned of intensified agitation if demands are ignored…
The Assam government announced results for 7,650 Grade III posts under ADRE 2025, along with 600 other vacancies across departments. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is nearing its target of two lakh government jobs, stressing transparent and merit-based…
Filmmaker M Maniram is working on Mon Jai Chapter 2 as a tribute to Zubeen Garg. About 75% of the screenplay is complete, with shooting set to begin next year. The new film will carry the same theme of societal…
Kamrup (M) administration launched robotic and AI-assisted systems to clear Jorabat’s clogged drains and culverts. District Commissioner Sumit Sattawan inspected the site, but a brief shower again flooded the area, disrupting traffic and shops. Despite setbacks, locals welcomed the move,…
Dr. Suresh Chakravarty, Head of Psychiatry at Gauhati Medical College, highlighted growing mental health issues among youth, especially students aged 18–25. He cited cut-throat competition, parental expectations, substance abuse, nuclear family setups, and exposure to violence as key causes. Dr…
A major water pipeline burst in Ambari, Guwahati, sent water jets high into the air, flooding roads and disrupting traffic. No injuries were reported. The Guwahati Jal Board confirmed the damage occurred during other utility works and repair efforts are…
Assam Police seized 21,600 bottles of illegal cough syrup worth ₹2.16 crore in Cachar district, arresting two West Bengal residents, Bapi Halder and Tapash Biswas. The truck, intercepted at Rongpur, was en route to Tripura. Authorities are investigating the wider…
Orivel Tinumg, 45, was killed in a clash between Assam and Meghalaya villagers over paddy harvesting in a disputed border area, despite a recent peace committee resolution to suspend agricultural activities. Several others were injured as police intervened. Assam’s Border…