Starting today, people across the nation will face a 12% increase in the prices of 800 essential medicines, including painkillers, antibiotics, and anti-infectives. This hike is attributed to a significant rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The National Pharmaceutical…
A robbery attempt took place in Guwahati's Beltola locality at Manoranjan Apartment during the early hours of Monday. Two thieves broke into the house of Kalyan Kumar Gogoi, but alert neighbors alerted the security guard, Tarjan Brahma, who confronted the…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing critique of the Congress party, predicting a significant demographic shift within its ranks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. During a visit to the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati, Sarma announced…
A tragic incident occurred in Dholai's Rajghat, Cachar, as a fierce storm claimed the life of 35-year-old Shakhi Begum Laskar while she slept with her four-month-old child. The storm, characterized by heavy rainfall and hailstorms, caused widespread destruction across greater…
Over 20 individuals have been hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning in Majuli, Assam. The incident occurred after attendees consumed prasad at a religious ceremony hosted by Gobin Payeng. Those affected experienced various health issues, including nausea, and were admitted…
A devastating boat accident on the Brahmaputra River near the Indo-Bangla border in Hatshingimari, Assam, has left a community in mourning. The accident, which occurred around 5 pm local time, involved a small engine-powered boat carrying eighteen passengers, including children…
Ananta Dutta, a young chief constable of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) stationed at the Indian High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The climb commenced on March 25, and Ananta…
A group of 25 litchi farmers, associated with Agnigarh Producer Company Limited promoted by Assam Agricultural University (AAU), participated in a 3-day capacity-building program titled “Agri-Entrepreneurship through Improved Litchi Cultivation” at the ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi (NRCL) in Muzaffarpur,…
On March 31, Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport grappled with severe flooding, causing widespread chaos and stranding passengers. Heavy rainfall worsened the flooding, damaging crucial airport infrastructure and disrupting communication in northeastern India. Despite efforts by airport staff,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall in Assam and other northeastern states until April 4. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, a cyclonic circulation over North East Assam and…