The Guwahati police have arrested the president of a so-called organization involved in extortion in a private school in the city. The accused, identified as Soundarya Yogi alias Moucham Barua, is associated with the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Foundation. The accused allegedly demanded Rs 2 lakh from a school called Little Steps in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, May 25, unanimously passed a resolution supporting 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and all state legislative assemblies, to be implemented after the completion of the delimitation process. ALSO READ: Assam’s Pension Burden Rises From 15.9% To 19.4% during 2021-25 The resolution was moved by Assam’s Minister for…
A large section of the newly constructed NH-127(B) has been damaged in recent heavy rains in Tamarhat area of Dhubri. Landslides have raised concerns about pedestrian safety and the quality of infrastructure in the area. Landslides have raised concerns about pedestrian safety and the quality of infrastructure in the area. There are many controversies surrounding…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Police has issued an advisory to schools, urging strict caution in the handling and publication of children’s photographs and personal information on social media platforms amid rising cyber safety concerns. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts The…
The State Transport Corporation’s ‘Red Bus’, which once dominated Assam’s roads, seems set to become history. While the state government is demanding development, the financial and infrastructural condition of the corporation is deteriorating day by day. Instead of becoming self-sufficient, corporations are now increasingly opting for privatization. The authorities have failed to manage the corporation’s…
GUWAHATI: Indian athletics witnessed a landmark day at the Federation Cup Athletics Championships in Ranchi on Saturday, May 24, as sprinters Gurvinder Singh and Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi produced record-breaking performances in the men’s 100m and 400m events respectively. ALSO READ: CBSE to Return Excess Fees Charged During Class 12 Re-evaluation Requests Twenty-five-year-old Gurvinder Singh stunned…
Two people were beaten to death by a group of people on suspicion of cattle theft in a remote area of Sonitpur district on the Assam-Arunachal border. Another person was seriously injured in the incident in Bhalukpung area. The deceased have been identified as 20-year-old Arun Kumar and 18-year-old Arun Kumar. The deceased have been…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Saturday visited the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre in Guwahati on Sunday, May 24, where she interacted with athletes and reviewed sports science and training facilities. ALSO READ: CBSE to Return Excess Fees Charged…
Rajshree Roy of Assam’s Sribhumi district has created history by successfully climbing Mt. Rank at an altitude of 5,030 meters or about 16,500 feet. He is the first cadet of 4th Assam Battalion NCC at Sribhoomi to conquer the peak. He achieved this remarkable feat by reaching the final destination of the peak around 10:30…
GUWAHATI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Guwahati, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, organised a special edition of the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ programme on Sunday, May 24, to celebrate India’s selection to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. ALSO READ: Sports Minister Raksha Khadse Visits Assam, Reviews Sports Science…
Arunachal Pradesh’s leading anti-narcotics activist Gumin Mijek has been arrested by Bihpuria police in Assam’s Lakhimpur district for allegedly physically torturing him in police custody. Arunachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Warriors (APADW) NGO president Mize was recently arrested from Itanagar and allegations of arrest and torture have sparked strong reactions across Arunachal Pradesh. The deceased have been…
Assam down town University organised Campus to Corporate 2026, bringing together students, parents, academicians, industry experts and alumni to create a platform focused on career guidance and industry exposure. The event aimed to help students understand the importance of early career planning, skill development and aligning academic learning with industry requirements. Through interactions with…
There are variants of ‘Gunmala’, ‘Namghosa’ and ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’ in Assamese, English and Sanskrit. But now this eminent craftsman is suffering from extreme depression. He is now concerned about the proper preservation of the five colorful books of his painstakingly woven scriptures. This concern forced him to stop work on ‘Naamghosa’ halfway, which is…
GUWAHATI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday, May 24, informed students and parents that excess fees deducted due to a technical glitch in the Class XII post-result process will be fully refunded. ALSO READ: Stabbing Incident at Guwahati’s Six Mile Leaves One Injured, Accused Arrested In a notice dated May 24, CBSE…
DMK leader and youth wing secretary Udayanidhi Stalin slams Congress in Tamil Nadu politics Criticism by doingThat’s it. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s party TVKr Congress will support the led government footThis political tension increased in the sixth. “The DMK should never trust the Congress again,” Stalin said at a party function. He lashed out…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court of India on Saturday, May 24, registered a suo motu case in connection with the alleged dowry death of Noida resident Twisha Sharma, amid claims by her family of evidence tampering and procedural lapses in the investigation. ALSO READ: Dhole, the Asiatic Wild Dog, Returns to Assam’s Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape A…
Four youths were killed in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on Palashbari’s Mirza-Palashbari road on Sunday morning. The accident took place around 2 pm near Bajrapara amid heavy rain. According to reports, five youths collided with each other while riding on two motorcycles. After the incident, the injured were shifted to Mirza…
GUWAHATI: The reappearance of the dhole, or Asiatic wild dog, in the Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong landscape has emerged as a significant indicator of ecological recovery in Assam, reflecting the impact of sustained conservation efforts in the region. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize ₹2.1 Crore Worth of Banned Codeine Syrup in Cachar, One Arrested From a single…
The Indian government has issued a special precautionary measure after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the increased spread of Ebola an international health emergency. The three countries affected by Ebola are the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday., Not urgently needed for Uganda and South…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Rupamoni Gorh has scripted history by becoming the first woman from the state to scale Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. She achieved the feat as part of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) all-women expedition team. ALSO READ: One Dead, 13 Injured After Passenger Bus Overturns in Assam’s Lakhimpur Her successful ascent of Mount…
