IIT Guwahati has launched a two-year online MTech programme in Flood and Water Resources Management for Assam WRD engineers. The course, under the Assam Integrated River Basin Management Programme, aims to strengthen technical capacity for tackling floods, erosion, and water…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi launched the ‘Jatiya Jagaran Yatra’ from Ranghar on August 19, aiming to spread the party’s vision of a ‘New Assam’. He stressed indigenous leadership, demanded a solution to the foreigners’ issue, and pledged ST status…
A severe doctor shortage at Sadiya Civil Hospital forced nurses to conduct a delivery on August 17, sparking public outrage. Residents and AJYCP demanded urgent appointment of a permanent gynaecologist, as the hospital has been relying on temporary doctors. Authorities…
The Assam government welcomed Gauhati High Court’s directive to create a monitoring system against forest land encroachment. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a “historic seal” on eviction efforts, noting officials will now be held accountable. The order also extends…
Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty announced that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s new statue at Rangirkhari will be unveiled on August 31, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as chief guest. The area has been beautified with new footpaths, railings, lighting, and landscaping…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that outsiders from Mumbai and Kerala engaged in fundamentalist activities in Assam will face arrest. He alleged manipulation during the NRC update and claimed NGOs linked to foreign funding influence local politics. Sarma also defended…
Three women from Satabari village, Kamrup, were killed after being hit by the Puri-Kamakhya Express near Bamunigaon on Monday morning. The victims were on a morning walk when the accident occurred. Locals blamed poor railway safety measures, citing frequent deaths…
The Assam government has set up a three-member committee to investigate the death of a four-day-old girl at GMCH’s NICU. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed it an “unprecedented incident” and suspended the on-duty nurse. The committee, including officials from…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha to include IIM Guwahati in the schedule of the IIM Act, granting it national importance. The move is part of a Special Development Package under a…
Northeast Frontier Railway is installing 145 ATVMs at 69 stations for hassle-free unreserved ticketing. Train punctuality improved, with Mail/Express services exceeding targets, aided by speed upgrades and revised schedules.