Kaushik Medhi, a 2022-recruited police constable posted at Panikhaiti outpost, died in a bike accident near Pratiksha Hospital on VIP Road. He hit a GMC bin while riding from Koinadhora and later succumbed to injuries at a private hospital.
Gauhati University successfully held the GUBEDCET-2025 on Sunday with 96.58% attendance across 18 centres. Of 15,282 registered candidates, 14,760 appeared. Vice Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta and Registrar Dr. Utpal Sarma praised the smooth conduct and high turnout, calling it…
Assam has identified 27 districts as rainfall deficit zones, with 14 in the “high deficit” category. The government has directed urgent drought mitigation steps, including pump deployment, tube well repairs, and sowing advisories. Crop loss assessments and SDRF compensation were…
Assam plans to boost daily milk production to 10 lakh litres by 2030 through 4,000 new cooperatives. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the initiative at Purabi Dairy’s expansion launch, aiming to reduce imports and capture the Northeast dairy market. Support…
Assam Congress is cautious about forming an Opposition alliance for the 2026 polls. Leader Debabrata Saikia stressed the need for constituency-wise evaluation before any tie-up. Amid criticism from Akhil Gogoi and dissent from senior MLA Sherman Ali, Congress faces internal…
Assam University hosted its first TEDx event themed “Voices from the East,” igniting hope among students and entrepreneurs in Barak Valley. Speakers, including Dr. R Ravi Kannan and Ishwar Bhai Ubhadia, emphasized regional potential, innovation, and unity. The event highlighted…
Ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session, CPI general secretary D Raja demanded the Centre declare Assam’s flood issue a national problem. He criticized the government's inaction despite massive displacement. CPI’s draft political resolution also warned of growing threats from Bangladesh's rhetoric…
Northeast Frontier Railway is finalising the tender for a second rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra at Saraighat. Estimated at ₹1,473.77 crore, the 7.06-km project includes a 1.3-km steel bridge and aims for completion by December 2029. It will ease traffic,…
Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi slammed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi for lacking political maturity and ignoring efforts for Opposition unity. Speaking in Sivasagar, Akhil said Congress leaders, including Gaurav and Debabrata Saikia, are uninterested in forming a united front…
Guwahati secured the Promising Swachh Shehar Award in the 3–10 lakh population category, ranking 44th nationally in Swachh Survekshan 2024. The city also received ODF+ and One Star Garbage Free City status. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated the GMC…