Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has directed all its divisions to collect outstanding taxes within the next three months as part of its revenue enhancement plan for the financial year 2026–27. The directive was issued at a meeting held…
New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump wants 60 days to assess the economic impact of imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy, including India. Rubio acknowledged that it would be…
Assam: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has demanded a thorough revision of electoral rolls to remove the names of Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in the state. AASU chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya said accurate voter lists are essential to…
Kharupetia: Darrang police have busted an alleged illegal sex racket operating from OYO Nexo lodge in Kharupetia town, detaining nine people, including four women. Darrang SSP Sarmistha Baruah said the raid was conducted following specific information, and preliminary inquiries indicated…
Guwahati: Assam will celebrate Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu, on Sunday with traditional rituals and prayers for a good harvest, healthy crops and family well-being. Unlike Rongali and Bhogali Bihu, the festival is observed in a quieter manner…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Bodo language amid controversy over the removal of a Bodo inscription from the new Assam Legislative Assembly building. The Assembly Secretariat clarified that…
Silchar: The Gauhati High Court has directed Assam University Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajive Mohan Pant to immediately hand over his responsibilities to an eligible person, ruling that his appointment violated the UGC Regulations, 2018. Justice N. Unnikrishnan Nair issued the order…
Silchar: A female research scholar from Assam University has accused Professor Pintu Saha of making an indecent proposal, allegedly attempting to molest her and threatening to harm her academic career after she rejected his advances. The alleged incident took place…
Guwahati: Cotton University on Thursday released the centenary edition of its annual magazine, Cottonian, celebrating 100 years of literary and intellectual heritage. Eminent educationist and author Prof Amarjyoti Choudhury unveiled the edition at a ceremony attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof Ramesh…
Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) felicitated 35 Swachhata Doots at its Maligaon headquarters on October 13 as part of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, recognising their contributions to cleanliness and hygiene. Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer Uttam Prakash distributed cloth bags to…