The North East Zone of ICOMOS India has launched the “Historic City Series (2026–2028)” project to document and preserve heritage sites across seven cities and towns in the Northeast — Agartala, Guwahati, Hajo, Imphal, Jowai, Shillong and Tezpur. The initiative…
The Assam government has accelerated the expansion of PNG and CNG connections across the state amid the global fuel crisis caused by the West Asia conflict. Urban bodies have been directed to approve CGD permissions within 24 hours, while companies…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday inspected the construction progress of the upcoming Assam Bhawan in New Delhi. During the visit, he reviewed the quality and pace of the work and directed officials to complete the project within…
Public transport operators in Guwahati have expressed concern over repeated fuel price hikes, saying rising petrol and diesel costs are increasing financial pressure on auto-rickshaw and cab drivers. However, many drivers said they are hesitant to increase fares immediately as…
Gauhati University, in collaboration with the GUNSS Cell, organised a webinar on “Anti Dowry Movement: An Awareness Campaign” to promote awareness against the dowry system and encourage gender equality. Prof. Kamaluddin Ahmed highlighted the need for collective efforts to eliminate…
The latest increase in petrol and diesel prices has triggered widespread frustration among residents of Guwahati, with many blaming the government for rising inflation and increasing living costs. Fuel prices rose by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday,…
Four young men were killed and another critically injured after two motorcycles collided head-on on the Mirza–Palashbari road in Assam’s Kamrup district early Sunday morning. The accident involved a Yamaha R15 and a Bajaj Pulsar N250. The deceased were identified…
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has announced a one-time financial assistance of Rs 50,000 for around 25 candidates who clear the UPSC Preliminary Examination. The support will be provided under AASU’s “Pratyasha” initiative to help aspirants prepare for the UPSC…
Rupamoni Gorh from Lakhimpur district has become the first woman from Assam to successfully climb Mount Everest. The 26-year-old was part of an 11-member all-women ITBP expedition team that reached the summit on May 21 under the Union Ministry of…
The carcass of an endangered river dolphin was recovered from the Mora Kolohi river near Boko in Assam on Saturday, raising concerns among locals and environmentalists. Forest officials from the Nagarbera River Range reached the spot after being informed by…