The Tinsukia Division of Northeast Frontier Railway successfully completed 10.61 km of Through Sleeper Renewal (TSR) work in the Moranhat–Dibrugarh section during May 2026. The project was carried out using a Track Relaying Train (TRT) machine and 21 traffic blocks,…
Two teenagers, identified as Rajeshwar Pal (18) and Anuj Yadav (15), went missing in the Brahmaputra River near Saraighat Bridge on Sunday after reportedly entering the water for a bath. According to local sources, the boys were swept away by…
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a new light-emitting perovskite nanomaterial that could strengthen protection against counterfeit currency, forged documents, and fake products. Led by Saikat Bhaumik and PK Giri, the team created highly durable nanocrystals capable…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to file their responses within two months regarding allegations of unauthorized tree felling linked to the New Bongaigaon–Kamakhya railway track doubling project in and around Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary. The petition claims…
Concerns have grown in Karbi Anglong over the Assam-Meghalaya boundary dispute involving Blocks I and II in West Karbi Anglong. Karbi social organisations have rejected claims that the areas belong to Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills, asserting that the territories have historically…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi and discussed global affairs and India's response to current geopolitical challenges. Sarma thanked Jaishankar for his insights on strengthening India's Act East Policy…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and discussed opportunities to expand the defence manufacturing sector in Assam. Sarma said Singh suggested organizing a major exhibition and conference involving public and…
The HPV vaccination programme is being actively carried out in Nalbari district to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer. Nalbari District Commissioner Nibedan Das Patowary has urged girls aged 14 to 15 years and 3 months to avail the free…
Six persons were arrested during a police raid at Paschim Boragaon under Gorchuk Police Station in Guwahati for allegedly running an illegal cattle slaughtering and beef processing operation. Acting on specific intelligence, police conducted a raid and apprehended the accused…
Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro travelled on a Green Bus in Guwahati on Saturday to assess public transport services and understand commuters' experiences firsthand. During the journey, he interacted with passengers and gathered feedback on comfort, convenience, accessibility, and service…