The Patriotic People’s Front Assam (PPFA) has thanked the Union government for recognizing Assamese as a classical language, joining the ranks of Tamil, Sanskrit, and others. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating…
In a tragic incident in Assam's Orang, 30-year-old Akhtara Khatun and her son, Saqib Ahmed, lost their lives after coming into contact with a fallen 11,000-volt electric wire. The boy was electrocuted, and his mother died while trying to save…
The Manipur cabinet, led by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, has decided to limit government benefits, such as MGNREGA and PM Surya Ghar, to officially recognized villages only. This decision, aimed at conserving forests and the environment, follows a review…
The Guwahati Police Traffic Branch has announced traffic restrictions for idol immersion during the Durga Puja celebrations on October 12 and 13. These rules will be in place from 10 AM on October 12 until the immersion at Kachomari IWT…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced revised schedules for ten trains starting October 12, 2024, to enhance passenger convenience and improve punctuality. Key changes include new timings for the Avadh Assam Express, Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express, Vivek Express, and Superfast Express,…
Five prisoners, all awaiting trial under the POCSO Act, escaped from Morigaon District jail in Assam. Identified as Saifuddin, Ziarul Islam, Nur Islam, Mafidul, and Abdul Rashid, the inmates broke through the jail bars and used blankets, lungis, and bedsheets…
In a tragic accident, four children lost their lives after a speeding vehicle hit them during a morning walk in Assam’s Dhubri district on Friday. The incident occurred near Solakhuli on National Highway 17. Three children died at the scene,…
The All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA) welcomed the Assam Cabinet’s decision to relax the ‘Three Generation Criteria’ for Adivasis and tea garden workers regarding their indigenous status. In a press release, AASAA leaders Godwin Hemrom and Amarjyoti Surin…
Tensions arose in Karimganj on Wednesday after an alleged attempt to desecrate a Durga idol during the Durga Puja festivities. Three individuals—Sahabul Ahmed (24), Abdul Ahad (18), and a minor—were arrested in connection with the incident in Manasangan village. The…
The Centre has approved the establishment of Assam's first Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college in Beltola, Guwahati. The announcement was made by Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on October 8 during the 194th ESI…