Chirang: Several villages under Sidli circle in Assam’s Chirang district have been inundated after water from the Bhutan hills caused the Champabati River to overflow, affecting homes, roads and agricultural fields. Amin Para, Gorshingpara and Thaigirguri are among the worst-hit…
Udalguri: A member of a Foreigners Tribunal in Assam’s Udalguri district, identified as Bhupen Chandra Pegu, has been arrested for allegedly demanding a ₹15,000 bribe in connection with bail proceedings, police said on Friday. According to police, an FIR was…
Tamulpur: A wild elephant carcass was recovered from No. 1 Darangapar in Kumarikata along the India-Bhutan border on Friday, marking the second elephant death reported in the area within three days. Forest Department officials reached the site after receiving information…
Guwahati: A special ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ programme was held at the Assam Administrative Staff College to mark the beginning of a month-long cleanliness campaign in the city. The period from September 17 to October 17, 2026, will be observed as…
Guwahati: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has called on residents to participate in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 by lighting a diya at home and adopting cleanliness-focused practices. The campaign began on September 17 and will continue until October 17, with…
Guwahati: The Assam Pradesh BJP will organise blood donation camps across all 39 organisational districts of the state on September 19 to commemorate the first death anniversary of singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The programme is being organised under…
Guwahati: A four-day ‘NAT Workshop’ was inaugurated on August 14 at Gauhati University to provide students interested in theatre and acting with practical exposure to different aspects of the performing arts. The workshop was jointly organised by Natya Parishad, Gauhati…
Hajo: Police have arrested Atabur Rahman, a resident of Bongalmara in Lakhimpur district, in connection with an alleged fraud involving a fake gold boat sold for ₹4.50 lakh during the Ambubachi Mela. According to the complaint, a four-member group allegedly…
Nalbari: Nalbari Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) organised an orientation programme for its fourth batch of MBBS students for the 2026–27 academic session, marking the beginning of their medical education at the institution. Assam Finance, Forest and Environment Minister Jayanta…
Goalpara: The Gauhati High Court has questioned the demolition of 21 houses on private agricultural land in Goalpara, observing that there appeared to be no imminent danger warranting such action. Justice Devashis Baruah also said the use of the Disaster…