Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Assam’s rapid economic growth at the inauguration of Advantage Assam 2.0 in Khanapara on Tuesday. He credited the “double-engine” BJP government for transforming Assam into a key economic driver. Assam’s economy has grown from ₹2.45…
Bongaigaon Civil Hospital, a 200-bed facility built in 2011 at a cost of ₹9.11 crore, is facing a critical staff shortage, impacting healthcare services. Key positions, including the superintendent, deputy superintendent, and various specialist roles, have remained vacant for years…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) is under fire for removing stray animals from Boragaon ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Locals criticized the move as insensitive, arguing it disrupts both animals and the community. GMC clarified that the action…
Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, emphasized the importance of continuous learning and professional development for educators during the inauguration of a week-long online Faculty Development Programme at the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre. With 70+ participants nationwide, the…
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Cachar District Commissioner to survey and demarcate a Sericulture Farm to determine if it encroaches on protected land near ancient monuments. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleges encroachment by individuals and government departments…
The Aadhaar enrollment drive for students in Assam’s Barpeta district is gaining momentum, led by District Commissioner Rohan Kumar Jha, IAS. Since August 2024, the administration has held enrollment camps in 158 schools, updating 21,413 Aadhaar records and processing 2,284…
A major oil leak from an Oil India Limited (OIL) pipeline in Duliajan's Solakotoki area has left residents in fear. The crude oil spill occurred near Rupeshwar Gogoi’s house, contaminating the area and raising fire safety concerns. Locals allege OIL…
Over 9,000 Jhumur dancers turned Sarusajai Stadium into a sea of red and white during Jhumoir Binandini on Monday, showcasing Assam's rich culture with traditional dances and music. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending the event, played a traditional drum and…
Ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 event, Congress launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning issues like illegal coal mining, tea workers' wages, and corruption in Assam. During a New Delhi press conference, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee…
Researchers from Gauhati University's Botany Department have discovered a new flowering plant species, Torenia goalparensis, in Assam's Goalpara district. The species, named after the region, belongs to the Linderniaceae family and was found in fallow rice fields near Dhupdhara. Led…