The Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR) of Kamrup District, in collaboration with the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru, recently organized a regional workshop titled “Role of Cancer Registry in Cancer Control” at Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute,…
The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Jorabat OP intercepted a car on Saturday morning and recovered 262g of suspected heroin. Acting on an intelligence report, the police found 19 soap cases containing the drug hidden in the vehicle…
A ten-day state-wide health screening program for children with complex heart and blood-related diseases began on Sunday across Assam's government colleges and hospitals. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged parents to bring children aged 0-14 to the screening camps. The…
A hawker named Sheikh attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl in Joypur village, Biswanath, on August 31. The girl’s screams alerted her mother, who intervened, causing Sheikh to flee. Local residents captured Sheikh the next day and handed him over…
Former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora resigned as Assam AITC president on Sunday, citing the party's perceived West Bengal-centric focus as the reason for his departure. In his resignation letter to AITC General Secretary Abhisekh Banerjee, Bora expressed frustration over…
The arrest of YouTuber and singer Altaf Hossain, known for his controversial version of Bihu songs, has sparked a strong response from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During a live social media session, Sarma emphasized the need to adhere…
The Gauhati High Court has suspended the verdict of the Court of Special Judge, Assam, in the high-profile APSC Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) cash-for-jobs scam. The court granted bail to 26 of the accused, offering them temporary relief from the…
A minor altercation between students at PC Borjalenga School on Saturday escalated into a violent clash, leaving five injured and leading to a police investigation. Seven juveniles involved in the incident have been detained and placed in a state home…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the establishment of a new Chief Minister’s office in Dibrugarh district. The office will operate four days a month, focusing on serving the North and Upper Assam regions. During a Facebook Live…
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning in Ainakhal when a running train hit an e-rickshaw, killing one person on the spot. The Lala-bound train was coming from Hailakandi station. The victim, identified as Bilaluddin Majumdar, was yet to be…