The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will close its main gate at 8:35 a.m. on June 22 and reopen at 6:44 a.m. on June 26 for the annual Ambubachi Mela. Key guidelines and arrangements for the festival include: VIP Passes: None…
As forest cover diminishes, wild animals increasingly venture into human settlements, often leading to tragic outcomes. In Pengeri Brahmajan, an elephant was found dead under mysterious circumstances, causing significant concern among residents. The elephant's body was discovered in the morning,…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that the admission process for various undergraduate programs via the Samarth portal will continue until July 31. This extension comes in response to significant difficulties faced by students using the online system. The merit…
Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be closed to tourists for the next three months due to adverse weather conditions, as decided by park authorities to ensure the safety of visitors and wildlife. Initially, tourist jeep safaris…
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted a charge sheet on Thursday regarding the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) cash-for-job scam. The charge sheet included the names of several arrested individuals: former APSC Chief Controller of Examination Nand Babu Singh; APS…
In the flood-affected Sarukhetri area of Barpeta District, a seven-year-old boy named Kaish Ahmed went missing after the boat he was traveling in capsized. Kaish, a student at Noor Public School in Bagudi, was on his way to school when…
A herd of wild elephants was seen crossing Nimatighat in Assam's Jorhat district, taking shelter in Kohua Chapori near the Brahmaputra River. With continuous heavy rainfall, the river's water level is rising, prompting the elephants to move towards residential areas,…
On International Day of Yoga, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a Yoga session with cabinet colleagues in Tezpur. In a post on X, Sarma described Yoga Day as a celebration of India's unique contribution to global health…
A gunfight between police and brigands in Assam's Bokakhat town early Friday resulted in one individual sustaining a bullet wound. The encounter occurred in the Agoratoli region of Bokakhat, within the Golaghat district. The injured dacoit, Pallab Basumatary, was taken…
Tezpur University, in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, has initiated a seven-day Science Teachers Training Programme for secondary level teachers from government schools in Assam, starting June 18. The programme aims to enhance the quality of science education and will…