Guwahati, Sept 19: Popular Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg passed away on Thursday in Singapore following a scuba diving accident. He was 52. The singer had travelled to Singapore to perform at the 4th North East India Festival…
AIIMS Guwahati inaugurated awareness sessions and health camps under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. The campaign offers free diagnostics, medicines, and health education for women, girls, and children until October 2, 2025. Activities include screenings, school check-ups, awareness on nutrition…
Assam’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan is empowering youth with financial aid up to ₹5 lakh and mentorship to promote entrepreneurship. Over 25,000 beneficiaries have received support, with 75,000 more set to benefit in the next phase. The scheme aims to build…
The Gauhati High Court issued notice to the Centre on reliance over the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, in a PIL seeking detection and expulsion of illegal migrants in Assam under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and IMDT Act, 1950. The Centre…
Kamrup (M) administration has mandated CCTV cameras, male and female volunteers, fire safety measures, and separate entry-exit routes at all Durga Puja venues. Puja committees must also ensure waste management, PA systems, and strict adherence to guidelines. Emergency help will…
The Assam government introduced dual caste certificates for tea garden workers, tribes, and their descendants. They can now obtain certificates under OBC or MOBC categories. A district committee will review applications, and certificates will be issued via the Sewa Setu…
Dibrugarh University witnessed a high turnout as over 6,000 students voted in union elections for 18 posts. Thirty-six candidates, backed by AASU, ABVP, and NSUI, are contesting. Security was tightened, and results are expected by night.
A woman accused Mankachar Circle Officer Partha Pratim Barman of sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage. She alleged threats from Barman and his wife, ACS officer Debasena Barman, to silence her. The complainant submitted evidence and sought disciplinary action,…
Tensions flared in Merapani, Golaghat, as protesters opposing palm oil cultivation on disputed land chased away Nagaland police. Locals accused Nagaland’s Agriculture Department of encroachment by stockpiling saplings at Bhelouguri Seed Farm, violating court orders. Demonstrators vowed to continue protests…
Cachar Police intercepted 11 Rohingya migrants, including women and children, in Silchar’s Tarapur area while allegedly preparing to cross into Bangladesh. The group, Myanmar nationals who entered India over a decade ago, had traveled from Hyderabad. Police are investigating their…