Dhubri: A major tragedy was averted in Assam's Dhubri district after a country boat carrying 15–20 schoolchildren and several residents capsized near Mela Ghat on Thursday. Local people quickly rescued all passengers, and no casualties were reported. The incident has…
Guwahati: The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam has risen to 15 after five more deaths were reported. According to the National Health Mission (NHM), the combined fatalities from JE and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) have reached 60…
Guwahati: Ahead of the Assam Budget 2026, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the state government is targeting nearly 100% utilisation of budgetary allocations to maximise development. He stated that around 90% of the current financial year's funds have already been…
Dibrugarh, Assam: Heavy rainfall triggered landslides at three locations along National Highway 315(A), severely damaging the road connecting Dibrugarh with Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district. Authorities fear the highway could be cut off completely if conditions worsen. A night traffic ban…
Guwahati, Assam: The Radiology Department of Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) has been awarded NABH accreditation by the Quality Council of India, marking a major milestone for Assam's healthcare sector. The accreditation is valid for four years from May…
Guwahati, Assam: The Northeast Frontier Railway Employees’ Union held the 9th Biennial General Meeting of its Accounts Branch and Women’s Wing at Maligaon. Addressing the gathering, Union General Secretary Munin Saikia reiterated the demand for the restoration of the Old…
Guwahati, Assam: All ferry services in and around Guwahati have been suspended from June 24 following a sharp rise in the Brahmaputra River caused by heavy monsoon rains. The Inland Water Transport Department said the decision was taken as a…
Guwahati, Assam: Assam has attracted investment proposals worth over ₹5 lakh crore during the past decade, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said at a pre-Budget consultation meeting in Guwahati. He credited policy reforms, infrastructure development and an improved business environment for…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 10th apex-level NCORD meeting on June 26 to review India's anti-drug strategy and unveil the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026–2029. He will also release the NCB Annual Report 2025 and…
Nagaon, Assam: An alleged scam involving the illegal issuance of SEBA and DISE codes to private schools without mandatory approvals has surfaced at the Inspector of Schools' office in Nagaon. The irregularities, reportedly ongoing since 2024–25, are being investigated following…