News Desk Report

Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Guwahati’s Downtown; Foul Play Suspected

  GUWAHATI: A man was found dead under unknown circumstances at a residence in Guwahati’s Downtown area, police confirmed on Tuesday, June 2. ALSO READ: Missing Youth Found at Homestay in Guwahati’s Sijubari Along with Three Women The deceased has been identified as Madhav Das, a resident of Kahilipara, who was reportedly employed as a supervisor in…

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Cab Drivers to Protest in Guwahati on June 10, Demand Revision of Fare Rates

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Drivers’ Association, in collaboration with the All Guwahati Cab Drivers’ Association, has announced a protest on June 10, pressing for several long-pending demands related to cab fare structures and drivers’ working conditions. ALSO READ: Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Guwahati’s Downtown; Foul Play Suspected As part of the agitation, members…

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Assam Sees Decline In Child Marriage, Yet Rates Remain Higher Than National Average

  GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a decline in child marriage rates over the past few years, according to the latest National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-2024 data, although the State continues to remain above the national average. ALSO READ: Northeast’s Alcohol Divide: Men Consume Far More Than Women, Assam Records Marginal Decline, NFHS Data Reveals As…

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Garbage Transit Point Opposite Regional Dental College Raises Hygiene Concerns in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: A garbage transit point located opposite the Regional Dental College in Bhangagarh has come under scrutiny, with residents, workers and commuters raising concerns over foul smell, poor hygiene and improper waste handling in the area. ALSO READ: Assam Sees Decline In Child Marriage, Yet Rates Remain Higher Than National Average The site, situated along…

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‘Cow is not an ordinary animal, cow is our mother’, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister warns Muslims about dire consequences of cow slaughter

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned those who consider cows as common animals. “Cow is worshiped as mother in Indian tradition,” he said on Monday. The senior BJP leader warned that Muslim religious leaders should warn their followers not to disrespect the mother cow. Recently, several religious leaders in India have spoken out against…

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NFHS Data Shows Rise in Women’s Education, Drop in Teen Pregnancy in Assam

  GUWAHATI: Recent data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) points to a notable social improvement trend in Assam, marked by higher female education levels and a sharp decline in adolescent motherhood and pregnancy rates. ALSO READ: Garbage Transit Point Opposite Regional Dental College Raises Hygiene Concerns in Guwahati The survey shows that the…

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GMC Cracks Down on Roadside Encroachments in Guwahati’s Basistha to Ease Congestion

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Basistha area of Guwahati on Tuesday, June 2, to improve traffic flow and ensure safer public spaces. ALSO READ: Cab Drivers to Protest in Guwahati on June 10, Demand Revision of Fare Rates Officials removed unauthorized structures and roadside obstructions occupying public pathways…

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Yellow-Throated Marten Spotted In Kaziranga, Highlighting Assam’s Conservation Success

  GUWAHATI: A rare sighting of the yellow-throated marten in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted the strength of the State’s conservation efforts and the rich biodiversity thriving within its protected habitats. The animal was photographed during routine camera trapping by the Kaziranga Tiger Cell, marking an important confirmation of the presence of…

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The Hind Rajab Foundation has demanded the arrest of Israeli reservists hiding in India

The Hind Rajab Foundation, a Belgian investigative agency working to bring legal action against those accused of war crimes in Gaza, has filed an urgent complaint with the Indian government. The petition calls for the immediate arrest of Israeli reservist Etan Gilboa, who is currently taking refuge in Himachal Pradesh, India. This statistic was revealed…

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Assam CM Meets Union Agriculture Minister, Discusses Farm Modernisation and Rural Growth

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, June 2, met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi for discussions centred on strengthening farmer welfare through effective grassroots implementation of pro-farmer policies. ALSO READ: NFHS Data Shows Rise in Women’s Education, Drop in Teen Pregnancy in Assam The deliberations, which included…

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Patients Allege Long Waits, Poor Facilities at GMCH Emergency Ward; Authorities Promise Improvements

  GUWAHATI: Patients visiting the Emergency Ward of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) have raised concerns over inadequate facilities, overcrowding, and a lack of proper guidance, alleging that the existing system causes significant inconvenience and distress. ALSO READ: Assam CM Meets Union Agriculture Minister, Discusses Farm Modernisation and Rural Growth One patient, who had visited…

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Boy Found Dead in Brahmaputra at North Guwahati’s Amingaon; Another Still Missing

  GUWAHATI: A tragic incident took place in the Brahmaputra River near the Saraighat Bridge area in Guwahati after two teenage boys went missing while bathing in the river. One of them was found dead on Tuesday morning, June 2, while search operations are still underway for the other. ALSO READ: GMC Cracks Down on Roadside Encroachments…

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