Two overground workers (OGWs) and a linkman of the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested in separate operations in Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts on Friday. Identified as Ujjal Gohain, Shashanka Rajkhowa, and Prem Newar, the trio was reportedly…
The Delhi High Court has stayed the proposed transfer of Ranjita, a 40-year-old elephant from Assam, to Sainik Farms in South Delhi. The court, noting a lack of clarity on the transfer's purpose, directed that Ranjita should not be moved…
The All Golaghat District Chutia Students Association held a massive protest in Golaghat on Tuesday, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Chutia community and preservation of the Chutia dynasty's historical monuments. Mahen Bora, president of the All Assam Chutia…
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced the state’s plan to recruit 20,000 'Teacher Educators' for an intensive training program focused on English and Media and Information Literacy. This initiative aims to enhance teacher training quality across Assam. Dr. Pegu…
More than 13 lakh candidates will take the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) exam on October 27 across the state. Mobile Internet services, including mobile wi-fi and data, will be suspended from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to ensure a…
A total of 38 candidates have filed nominations for the November 13 by-election to five Assam Legislative Assembly seats. The constituencies are Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samaguri. Scrutiny is set for October 28, with the last date for withdrawal…
The Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) conducted a successful raid at Guwahati Railway Station, leading to the arrest of a drug trafficker. The operation, led by Inspector Kapil Pathak, resulted in the seizure of 30 vials containing 40.94 grams…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) imposed fines on several businesses across Guwahati on Friday for violating municipal regulations. Offenses included failure to display trade licenses, dumping construction materials on roads, and littering. Fines ranged from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000,…
A man, Ranjit Garh, was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Margherita early Friday morning. The elephant, in search of food, dragged him from his residence. Local police and forest officials recovered the body, and a post-mortem is…
Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary launched the "Giyanni Fungkha" app to support Class IX and X students in Bodo and Assamese medium schools with Mathematics and Science. The app, aimed at addressing the shortage of teachers and financial barriers…