Banasree Sarkar

A powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast late on Wednesday night damaged a section of the railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, bringing train movement to a complete halt and triggering panic among passengers. According to initial reports, the explosion took place at around midnight, nearly five kilometres east of Kokrajhar railway station. The impact of the blast was so strong that it tore through the track, bending the metal rails and scattering debris across the line. The incident immediately forced railway authorities to suspend all traffic on both up and down lines as a…

The Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examination 2026 will take place in February or March of 2026, according to an official announcement made by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), formerly known as AHSEC. The Board announced that the online application procedure for qualified applicants would open on October 22 and run through November 25, 2025. All junior colleges and higher secondary schools under Division-II of the Board have been instructed to make sure that no eligible student is left out of the online application process, per an official announcement released on October 13. The Board made it clear that…

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sent warmest greetings to the state's citizens on the auspicious occasions of Kali Puja and Deepawali, encouraging them to observe the holidays with communal peace and environmental responsibility. Governor Acharya emphasized Kali Puja's spiritual significance in his message, calling it a holiday that encourages the emergence of inner strength to face fear and darkness. In addition, he urged everyone to celebrate in a spirit of unity, kindness, and concern. "Deepawali honors the victory of light, hope, and truth. It serves as a reminder of the eternal strength of morality…

The Kamrup (Metro) district government has declared October 21 a local holiday in honor of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in accordance with an order from the Assam governor. According to the announcement, all state government offices and educational facilities in the district will continue to be closed in accordance with the National Industrial (NI) Act. Financial institutions are also covered by the order, which invokes Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. In accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, this section permits banks and associated institutions to close on legally recognized holidays. To…

The Tobacco Free young Campaign (TFYC) 3.0 was introduced by the Nagaon district administration at the District Commissioner's Conference Hall in an effort to address the growing problem of young tobacco usage. Devasish Sharma, the district commissioner, formally inaugurated the campaign. Citing the high prevalence of tobacco use among adults and children in the region, Sarma described the launch as "timely and strategic" and underlined the necessity of a system-wide strategy to address the issue. In order to effectively prevent tobacco usage, he emphasized the significance of interdepartmental coordination, tobacco vendor licensing, and stakeholder capacity building. Since 2023, the Government…

During a press conference at the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) Officers' Conference Room, Hon. Executive Member (i/c Medical) Samuel Changsan announced that a Mega Health Camp would be organized on October 15, 2025. The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) organized the health camp with the goal of providing the general population with comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services, with a focus on children and adolescents with long-term or chronic illnesses. The N.L. Daulagupu Sports Complex in Haflong will host the event, where locals can receive free medical care, early diagnosis, and professional counsel from medical specialists. Emphasizing the scope…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the first livestock in-vitro fertilization (IVF) facility in the Northeast in Guwahati, Assam, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of the dairy industry in the region. The recently opened facility represents a significant advancement in animal research and a boost to rural livelihoods. With the use of cutting-edge reproductive technologies, the Guwahati IVF Lab will be essential to raising cow productivity, protecting native breeds, and assisting dairy producers. The laboratory seeks to close productivity gaps and guarantee sustainable dairy development throughout the Northeast by promoting the production of high-quality embryos and genetic improvement. By…