The US government, through USAID and Jhpiego, launched the PRERANA initiative to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Northeast India. This five-year program will focus on empowering youth in eight states, including Assam and Nagaland, with resources for informed…
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 will be held at IIT Guwahati from November 30 to December 3, marking its first event in the Northeast. Organized by CSIR and coordinated by CSIR-NIIST, the festival promotes scientific collaboration and inspires…
Siltation has raised the Bahini riverbed by three meters in a decade, causing severe waterlogging in Rukminigaon during monsoons. Experts recommend urgent dredging and long-term measures like new drains, water diversion, and encroachment removal. The government is reviewing these recommendations,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) removed over 100 food stalls, including "Khau Gali," from Dighalipukhuri as part of a beautification drive led by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation. The initiative aims to restore the historic site's heritage value. GMC cited…
A valve leakage in Athgaon caused minor waterlogging on Thursday, disrupting daily activities. The Guwahati Jal Board attributed the issue to the lack of an air valve over the sluice valve. Officials assured prompt repairs, while residents await swift action…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined a Fancy Bazaar establishment ₹95,000 for unauthorized waste dumping and lacking a valid waste management agreement. Located on SC Goswami Road, the business violated GMC rules. The corporation warned of strict penalties for non-compliance,…
The six-lane Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge, under construction since 2019, is expected to be inaugurated between September and November 2025. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the likely completion by July, with inauguration plans during Durga Puja, potentially by Prime Minister…
Pollution from Gulshan Polyols Ltd. and Seas Biotech Pvt. Ltd. at the Industrial Growth Centre, Mornai, has raised concerns among residents, Sainik School Goalpara cadets, and activists. Reports highlight severe air and water pollution, allegedly due to ineffective effluent treatment…
Over 800 teachers in Lakhimpur district received show-cause notices for absence on the Siksha Setu app on November 25. The notices, issued under Assam Service Rules, have sparked mixed reactions. Many teachers cited technical issues, such as login errors and…
Two suspects, Bhaiti Tapna and Sunil Tapna, were detained in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a minor in Demow, Sivasagar. Police are interrogating them to identify a third accused. Protests erupted as civil society groups criticized delays in arrests,…