The Centre has received Assam’s recommendation to grant ST status to Tai Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran, Koch Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey stated in Lok Sabha that proposals must be approved by the…
The Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam government to remove earth filling and stop construction near Deepor Beel. The PWD informed the court that the project near Dharapur Tiniali has been canceled and assured the removal of temporary earth…
A Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for lymphatic filariasis elimination will be conducted from February 10 to 19 in Tinsukia district. Additional District Commissioner (Health) Chinmoy Pathak stated that the campaign targets Hapjan BPHC, Tinsukia, and Makum Municipal areas due…
Rabha Hasong Joutha Mancha (RHJM) and BJP will jointly contest the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections in March, said RHAC Executive Member Sumit Rabha. He highlighted BJP’s support in developing the RHAC region. While seat-sharing details are yet…
The inaugural Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 will start on February 7 at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio. The three-day event will showcase 25 feature films from across Asia, including a competitive section for Northeast Indian films. Iranian film In…
Health Minister Ashok Singhal reviewed the National Health Mission (NHM) to enhance healthcare delivery and key programmes. He assessed initiatives like maternal and child health, adolescent health, immunization, and disease control. He directed the integration of child and adolescent health…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish a Japanese industrial town near Guwahati to boost industrial growth. Speaking at the India-Japan Intellectual Conclave, he highlighted Japan’s role in sectors like electronics, robotics, and renewable energy. Japanese firms…
Goalpara Police, with district officials, destroyed opium poppy cultivation spread over 10 bighas in West Fetengapara Char. Led by DySP Border, the operation followed legal protocols, seizing illegal items. The estimated value of the destroyed opium is ₹2 crore. Earlier,…
Bhattadev University research scholar Lakhyajyoti Das was detained after a female student accused him of molestation. Multiple complaints of misconduct had been previously lodged against him. While some students claim he admitted to the allegations before later denying them, Das…
Mission Rabies, in collaboration with JBF and supported by Assam's Animal Husbandry Department and GMC, launched the Assam Rabies Elimination Project. Inaugurated by GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania, the initiative aims to vaccinate 70% of Guwahati's dog population, enhance rabies surveillance,…