The 94th annual conference of Srimanta Sankardev Sangha is set to take place from February 6-9 at Eraltoli Pathar, Mohbandha, covering 1200 bighas. Extensive preparations have transformed the venue into a hub of religious and cultural activities. Named Vaishnav Pandit…
Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed an MoU to develop epoxy bamboo-based composites as a lightweight alternative for bunkers in high-altitude areas. The project aims to enhance force preservation by reducing material transport efforts while maintaining…
Guwahati police shot car thief Divyajyoti Saikia in the leg after he attacked officers while attempting to escape during an operation in Jorabat. The Basistha police were escorting him when he tried to flee. Injured officers and the suspect were…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has initiated a Special Drive from February 1 to March 31, 2025, to streamline Building Permissions, Occupancy Certificates, and Regularisation Applications. Citizens can visit the GMC office at Uzan Bazar for faster approvals. Meanwhile, frequent…
Gauhati University (GU) will launch technical courses on the semiconductor industry, aligning with the upcoming semiconductor plant in Jagiroad. A climate change study centre will also be established. VC Nani Gopal Mahanta announced a collaboration with Terry for the GU-Terry…
The Silchar-Hailakandi Road is undergoing construction for a 4m x 4m RCC box cell culvert between C.R. Avenue Point and Shani Mandir. One key lane has been closed from February 5 and will remain inaccessible until March 20, 2025. Earlier,…
Salmara Police seized 7,800 Yaba tablets worth ₹2 crore from a residence, arresting one accused. In separate raids on January 21, South Salmara-Mankachar police arrested three individuals in Chirakhowa, Bangrichar, and Balughat, recovering brown sugar, Yaba tablets, tramadol capsules, cash,…
A 35-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter, who went missing, were rescued within 20 hours by Pragjyotishpur Police, ensuring their safe return. In another case, 65-year-old Manju Devi Agarwal, lost at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, was found at Aghori Akhara. An…
Ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit on February 25-26, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated major upgrades at Guwahati’s LGBI Airport. Enhancements include expanded entry and departure lanes, upgraded security check-ins, new DigiYatra gates, and improved passenger amenities. Sarma also…
ATASU staged a massive protest against illegal encroachments on Ahom-era monuments in Sivasagar. Leaders highlighted the threat to historic sites like Pohugarh, Jamuna Canal, Ranganath Doul, and Jaymoti Doul due to government inaction. The group demanded immediate eviction of encroachers,…