GUWAHATI: The detention of Dilwar Hussain Mozumder, a prominent journalist, has sparked significant outrage following the police’s refusal to allow entry to journalists and his attorney at the Panbazar Police Station in Guwahati, Assam. Additionally, the police confiscated Mozumder’s mobile phone, effectively severing all means of communication during his custody. The Guwahati Press Club has…
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma convened with Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, at the latter’s official residence in New Delhi to deliberate on significant water conservation and management initiatives within the state. The meeting, which lasted around 30 minutes, concentrated on the revitalization of Silsako Beel, an essential…
DIGBOI: In a notable advancement for community development, the Digboi Refinery of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division) has formalized six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for the fiscal year 2024-25 and has also provided eight ambulances to local healthcare facilities. The new projects encompass the TB Mukt Abhiyan,…
GUWAHATI: On Monday, the Gauhati High Court granted interim bail to Mahbabul Haque, the chancellor of Meghalaya’s University of Science and Technology (USTM), who was arrested for allegedly offering students assistance in using dishonest methods during examinations to achieve high scores. This ruling marks a significant development in a case that has garnered considerable public…
GUWAHATI: On Monday, the Assam Assembly ratified a budget of Rs 2.63 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, following the introduction of the Assam Appropriation Bill, 2025. Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented the budget on March 10, which outlines various initiatives aimed at enhancing welfare programs for students, youth, and women, while also prioritizing…
The Indian Patriotic Federation Socialist (IPFS) and the All Assam Socialist Democratic Gana Swaraj Party commemorated Shaheed Diwas in Sivasagar on Sunday, paying tribute to the ultimate sacrifice made by freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar in 1931. The ceremony was held at Amolapatty in Sivasagar, where candles were lit in honor…
The event featured the involvement of 55 teams from 30 states, attracting more than 1,000 participants, including over 800 players. GUWAHATI: The closing ceremony of the inaugural Under-23 National Basketball Championship (Men-Women) took place at Sarusajai Stadium, attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Organized by the Assam Basketball Association in collaboration with the…
Two individuals lost their lives in a bus accident on National Highway 15. The Dhula police secured the scene and arranged for the victims to be taken for autopsy. GUWAHATI: In the early hours of March 24, a devastating road incident on National Highway 15 claimed the lives of two passengers traveling on an Ultra…
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has announced the cancellation of the remaining subjects for the Higher Secondary (HS) First Year Examination 2025, which was set to take place from March 24 to March 29. This decision follows allegations of a question paper leak and violations of examination protocols. The cancellation was prompted by the revelation that…
TINSUKIA: In an exciting development for cricket enthusiasts in Assam, Tinsukia is poised to host its inaugural TATA IPL Fan Park as part of the IPL Fan Parks 2025 initiative organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This announcement was made on Thursday, March 20, representing a pivotal moment for sports…