Health Minister Ashok Singhal urged doctors to prescribe only Essential Drug List (EDL) medicines to ensure availability in government hospitals. During his visit to Silchar Medical College, he addressed complaints about unavailable prescriptions. He directed officials to enforce this policy…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the upgradation of Assam Electronics and Semiconductor Logistics Park in Jagiroad. Spanning 600+ bighas, the park aims to boost industrial growth and attract electronics and semiconductor industries. The project includes schools, hospitals, and a…
Four women from the same family suffered severe injuries after being attacked with iron rods and bamboo sticks by three men in Bargolai Bazaar on Wednesday morning. The attack, which began as a minor dispute, left Renu Devi and her…
A major fire broke out near the 77th Biannual Session of the Asom Sahitya Sabha, destroying a store named "Amish." Firefighters managed to control the blaze, and no casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause. Meanwhile, the session was…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will introduce a law to officially recognize buffalo fighting (Moh Juj) as a traditional sport in Assam. The legislation aims to preserve the state’s cultural heritage and allow annual celebrations. The…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to build 24 medical colleges in Assam by 2029-30, expanding healthcare access. The announcement came during the inauguration of Pragjyotishpur Medical College in Guwahati, the state's 14th medical college. The ₹496 crore facility…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 12.7 lakh metric ton urea plant at BVFCL Namrup in the Union Budget 2025 to boost Assam's agriculture sector. The budget also includes initiatives for crop diversification, irrigation, and farmer income. The announcement led…
A minor girl was allegedly molested at Assam University, Silchar, on Friday. The accused, a non-teaching staff member, is absconding. The university's Internal Complaints Committee has launched an inquiry, and an FIR has been registered with the local police.
The BJP has accused Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi of running a campaign to discredit the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit. BJP spokesperson Subhash Dutta alleged that Gogoi is misleading the public and international community about the event. He also…
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, utilized 76% of its allocated capital expenditure by November 2024, ranking highest among infrastructure ministries. The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlighted a significant capacity increase at ports, with…