Jayanta Mallabaruah, the new DoHUA minister, held an introductory meeting at Janata Bhawan to review key state projects. Commissioner Kavita Padmanabhan presented an update on ongoing works. The minister emphasized timely execution, streamlined processes, and aligning efforts with Chief Minister…
The body of Vishal Ram, a painter, was found near B Borooah Cancer Institute with injury marks, tied hands, and a cloth around the neck. Police sent the body for a post-mortem at GMCH, while CID fingerprint experts collected evidence…
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati has introduced a daily direct flight to Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony and passenger activities. This new service, the longest route from Guwahati, aims to boost…
Assam has proposed Jagiroad for inclusion in the New Cities Scheme, an extension of the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The scheme earmarks ₹8,000 crore as a performance-based challenge fund to incubate…
A police vehicle in Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy crashed near Patarkuchi in Sonapur on Tuesday. The vehicle, traveling from Tezpur to Guwahati, lost control and hit the divider. No casualties were reported, and the convoy had already…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the martyrs of the Assam Agitation at Jamugurihat in Sonitpur today, marking Swahid Divas. He highlighted the sacrifices made by over 800 individuals who fought to protect Assam’s honor. The CM emphasized…
A 15-year-old girl, gang-raped by seven men in Assam's Tinsukia, has been granted permission by the Gauhati High Court to terminate her pregnancy under the MTP Act. The court ordered a medical board to oversee the procedure and directed authorities…
Palash Chetia, 25, from Betbari village, Sivasagar, died while undergoing treatment at the Overcome Foundation rehab center. Rushed to Pragati Hospital on Tuesday, doctors declared him brought dead. The cause of death remains unknown as investigations continue.
The Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries in Assam, once ravaged by poaching, are now crucial habitats for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Improved conservation, community involvement, and enhanced connectivity with Kaziranga and Orang National Parks have led to rhino migration and…
Gauhati University has introduced the Gauhati University Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE), a one-year program to prepare students for exams like UPSC, APSC, SSC-CGL, NET, and GATE. The registration deadline is December 20, 2024. GUICE offers 60 seats for the…