Train services in Assam were disrupted on Saturday after the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd of elephants in Hojai district, killing seven and injuring one. Five coaches and the engine derailed, though no passengers were hurt. Following the…
A surge in counterfeit agricultural seeds has been reported in Nagaon district, raising serious concerns among farmers during the ongoing Rabi season. Farmers alleged that substandard seeds were sold as premium varieties in western Nagaon and local markets, aided by…
The Karbi Anglong district administration has issued deportation orders against four individuals declared foreigners by the Foreigners’ Tribunal. Two of them are from Lahorijan, a sensitive border zone. Authorities said enforcement is underway as part of efforts to curb illegal…
City police arrested Vishal Vishwakarma, a known offender wanted in multiple theft cases across Guwahati. The arrest was made by a team from Dispur Police Station after sustained efforts, police said. Vishwakarma had several cases registered against him at different…
Gauhati University on Friday announced the introduction of a Common Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate law programmes across all its affiliated law colleges, starting from the 2026 academic year. The university will centrally conduct and monitor admissions for courses…
The Guwahati Metropolitan Police on Friday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guwahati on Saturday afternoon. Police advised commuters to avoid Pan Bazaar and Fancy Bazaar, while heavy vehicle entry into the city will…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) will begin a statewide mass outreach campaign, “Raijor Podulit Raijor Congress”, from December 20 to directly engage with people and gather public feedback for a people-centric vision of a “New Assam”. A Congress team…
The Indian Postal Department on Thursday inaugurated Assam’s first-ever Gen Z Hangout Café at the Gauhati University Post Office campus, aiming to engage youth through a modern, creative space. Inaugurated by Gauhati University Registrar Prof. Utpal Sharma, the café offers…
At least seven elephants were killed and one injured after the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd in Assam’s Hojai district early Saturday, derailing the engine and five coaches. No passengers were injured. The accident occurred around 2.17 am…
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Thursday met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and submitted a memorandum seeking urgent steps to resolve the ongoing crisis at Tezpur University. AASU demanded action against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, a probe into…