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…
DIBRUGARH: In a significant advancement towards decentralizing governance in Assam, the site for the new Assam Legislative Assembly building and the MLA residential complex has been officially confirmed at Khanikar in Dibrugarh. This ambitious initiative is projected to be completed by mid-2027, representing a crucial milestone in the state’s infrastructure development agenda. During a recent…
DIBRUGARH: The Khanikar Stadium, currently under construction in Dibrugarh, is set to be completed by the end of this year, significantly enhancing the sporting infrastructure in Upper Assam by increasing its seating capacity from 5,000 to 25,000. During a recent inspection, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the project’s progress and instructed officials to…
SIVASAGAR: Gargaon College marked International Happiness Day with great enthusiasm on Thursday, aiming to foster positivity and well-being among its students. The event was organized by the Department of Education in partnership with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Gargaon College. During the inauguration, Dr. Sabyasachi Mahanta, a distinguished academician and Principal of Gargaon…
NUMALIGARH: To commemorate World Sparrow Day, an environmental awareness program was held at Bordihingia Lower Primary School yesterday. The event featured Jatin Kakati, a retired principal from Kamargaon Girls’ High School, who discussed the importance of the day and the community’s role in conservation efforts. Maheswar Robidas, another speaker at the event, pointed out the…
To promote financial inclusion, the Canara Bank Mangaldai Branch organized a large-scale account opening camp at Pandit Dindayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalya (PDUAM) in Dalgaon on Thursday. The event was held under the leadership of Principal Dr. Lakkhi Prasad Hazarika and Dr. Kumar Chandan Jyoti, the Coordinator of the Training and Placement Cell. In his opening…
In a significant policy shift, the Assam government has announced that all business establishments and shops in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar will be allowed to operate 24 hours a day, as declared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday. This decision, which received approval during a cabinet meeting, is expected to enhance economic activity…
GUWAHATI: During a contentious session on Friday, opposition legislators in Assam initiated a motion for condemnation against BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi. This action was prompted by his contentious comments made during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, where he referred to Dhubri district in Assam as “mini Bangladesh.” The call for condemnation was led by…