Gauhati University, in collaboration with its NSS Cell, celebrated Students’ Day through a webinar honoring Bodofa Upendranath Brahma’s legacy. Prof. Utpal Sharma and Dr. Ranjan Kumar Kakati highlighted his contributions, while Padma Shri Prof. Anil Kumar Bodo emphasized his leadership…
On April 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Guwahati was reduced by ₹44.5, bringing it down to ₹1,958.50. Similar reductions were seen in Delhi (₹41 cut, now ₹1,762) and Kolkata (₹44.5 cut, now ₹1,868.50). However, the…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the Centre to develop underground and alternative road and rail networks around the Chicken’s Neck corridor, citing strategic concerns. His appeal follows Bangladesh’s interim chief Muhammed Yunus’ remarks calling India’s Northeast "landlocked" and positioning…
Assam saw a 26% rainfall deficit in March, with eastern districts receiving excess rain while western and southern regions remained dry. Dhemaji recorded 100% excess rainfall, while Goalpara and Nagaon had over 90% deficiency. Guwahati saw 74% less rainfall, with…
The Assam-Nagaland border dispute has intensified, with Mariani residents in Jorhat district considering relocation to Nagaland due to repeated attacks. On March 31, miscreants from across the border vandalized homes, fired shots, and abducted four villagers, later forcing them to…
In a tragic incident, Ashish Ghosh, a student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), was found hanging in his hostel room. The incident has left the academic community in shock. Ghosh was a native of West Bengal.
A devastating fire broke out at Bylane No. 1, Basisthapur, Guwahati, on Monday, destroying a three-storey house and killing a woman, Pranati Deka. Multiple LPG cylinder explosions intensified the blaze. Firefighters managed to contain the fire, but the cause remains…
Two youths, Bhagya Jyoti Das and Rishi Das, suffered serious injuries after their scooter collided with a parked LC goods vehicle near Mahuramukh High Secondary School in Bokakhat. The accident occurred yesterday evening while they were heading towards Mahuramukh Chariali…
A woman, Junu Rajbongshi, was allegedly killed by her lover, Vijay, in Guwahati. Junu, a street vendor, was in a relationship with Vijay after her husband’s death. A heated argument broke out between them on Saturday night, after which Junu's…
A massive fire on Eid-ul-Fitr reduced two homes, a general store, cash, and documents to ashes in Katarihara village, Jaleswar. The fire broke out at Abdul Awal's residence after he returned from Eid prayers, causing losses estimated at ₹10 lakh…