The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has solidified its international partnerships by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Dalhousie University in Canada and Gifu University in Japan. These agreements, spanning five years with the possibility of extension, aim…
The Assam State Anganwadi Workers-Assistants' Union alleges that the state government has deceived them under the guise of discussions, vowing to intensify their protests with increased vigor. In a statement, the union's president Joymoti and general secretary Indira Newar expressed…
Guwahati journalists Barasha Das and Surajit Sharma secured the Best Film award in the 'Professional Filmmakers & Film Studios' category at the 'Green Frames: VATAVARAN Short Film Competition and Festival 2023.' Their documentary, titled 'Mountain Agriculture Marvel,' showcased the unique…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Chief, Bhupen Borah, announced that the INDIA alliance is likely to reveal the candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on March 8. Discussions are underway with alliance parties at the national level, with Congress…
A disturbing incident unfolded in the Bhusirmart area of Dhubri Police Station, where a 55-year-old man, Saifuddin Ali alias Bachchu, allegedly lured a seven-year-old girl into his home with false promises, subjecting her to a heinous act. The accused was…
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Assam and the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Assam, have formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU aims to engage and educate college students on water quality, WASH (Water,…
Passengers in Assam are urging the reintroduction of suburban trains to cater to the daily commuting needs of the public. In a recent city meeting organized by the Assam Rail Passengers' Association (ARPA), General Secretary Dipankar Sharma highlighted the absence…
A delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) has arrived in Assam for a two-day visit to assess the state's preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The team will engage in a comprehensive review, including meetings with officials,…
In a significant initiative, the Tinsukia division of NF railway has launched a special passenger train named 'Astha,' comprised of 24 wagons with a capacity of 72 passengers each. Departing from Murkongselek Station in the easternmost Dhemaji district, the train…
Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Debabrata Saikia has vehemently criticized the Assam state government over the appointment of retired forest official M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest) for a year. Saikia submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Assam,…