The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Assam will hold a four-hour strike on September 28, from 8 am to 12 noon, to protest increasing violence against healthcare professionals. Emergency services will continue to operate. The strike follows multiple incidents, including attacks…
Ahead of Durga Puja, the Kamrup Metropolitan District Administration has released an advisory for Puja Committees. The guidelines ensure safety and smooth operations during the festivities. Key Do's: Follow all safety and security protocols. Obtain NOCs for temporary structures and…
Following recent violent incidents in Darrang and Jorhat districts, the District Elementary Education Officer has directed all schools in Kamrup Metro to inspect students' bags and pockets daily. This applies to all government, provincialized, and private schools in the district…
The non-teaching staff of Assam University Silchar staged a protest outside the varsity on Thursday, demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Led by the Assam University Non-Teaching Employees Association (AUNTEA), they claim the New Pension Scheme (NPS)…
A speeding car hit a motorcycle at Ganeshguri flyover, Guwahati, killing the biker instantly on Thursday evening. The vehicle dragged the bike (AS 01FF 6642) for some distance before the driver fled. The collision caused severe traffic congestion. Police are…
The IMD has forecasted widespread light to moderate rainfall in Northeast India for the next seven days due to a cyclonic circulation over Assam. Assam and Guwahati saw showers throughout Thursday, and a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nagaon at 4:30…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is enhancing tourism by expanding its network, introducing Vistadome trains for scenic views, and launching ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains showcasing India’s heritage. NFR has also improved amenities like retiring rooms, executive lounges, and created a tourist hub…
Anwara Begum, a newly-wed woman from Bhabanipur village in Cachar, was found hanging at her residence three days after marriage. Her husband, Zakir Hussain Laskar, discovered her lifeless body upon returning from work. Police have launched an investigation to determine…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed 282 appointment letters to candidates in PHED and DoHUA, surpassing the government’s target by providing 1,24,345 jobs. He highlighted transparency in upcoming exams, promising answer key releases for the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination.
Cachar police arrested Rahim Uddin Laskar for practicing medicine without a valid degree. The arrest followed a local media exposé and an FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities are also investigating other fraudulent practitioners in the…