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Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for High Technology (CHT), a dedicated technology cell of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) for the hydrocarbon sector, to promote education, research and innovation in petroleum refining, petrochemicals, critical minerals and energy.A key component of the MoU is the CHT–IITG Research Fellowship Programme. Up to three PhD scholars will be selected every year as CHT–IITG Research Fellows, with a maximum of ten fellows supported at any time.Each fellow will be jointly guided by an IIT Guwahati faculty supervisor and a co-supervisor/mentor from…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed his Ministers to involve the local MLAs during their field visits.The directive was issued after it was noticed that on certain occasions the local MLA was not invited during field visits by Ministers."It has been observed that during certain field visits undertaken by Ministers, the concerned Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the constituencies are not always intimated or involved. As a matter of good practice, Ministers may ensure that the local MLAs are informed in advance of their visits to the respective constituencies," the official order said."Further, in case of…

Assam Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ashok Singhal on Wednesday visited Silchar, where he inspected major healthcare institutions and reviewed the functioning of Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) and the Health Department in Cachar district. During the visit, he emphasised the need to improve the quality of medical services, strengthen healthcare infrastructure, promote preventive healthcare practices and ensure greater accountability in public health administration. The Minister began the day's programme with a visit to Satindra Mohan Dev Civil Hospital, where he inspected various departments and took stock of the facilities and services available to patients. During his interaction…

A new scientific study has recorded eight owl species across Guwahati, highlighting the city’s rich nocturnal biodiversity and the importance of protecting its remaining green spaces, Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said on Wednesday.The research also identifies urban noise as a major challenge in detecting these elusive birds, underlining the need to make conservation an integral part of urban development.Published in the journal Urban Ecosystems, the study documented owls in 24 of the 33 one-square-kilometre grid cells surveyed between November 2023 and July 2025. The Barn Owl and Spotted Owlet were the most frequently detected species. The…

Assam Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, Pijush Hazarika interacted with mushroom growers on National Mushroom Day at the Assam Administrative Staff College on Thursday, reviewing challenges and outlining developmental measures for the sector. Later in the day, he chaired a crucial meeting with oil palm companies to review expansion strategies across the state. Addressing the mushroom farmers, Minister Hazarika emphasised the need to boost in-state spawn production and instructed department officials to conduct year-round skill training across all districts. To strengthen infrastructure, he announced that the Agriculture Department will establish two spawn production units per district starting next year with…

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Wednesday said regionalism is the soul of Assam’s identity, pride and aspirations. “The unwavering faith and affection of the people towards a regional party like the Asom Gana Parishad continue to inspire us in our commitment to serve the state and its people,” Bora said on the occasion of AGP’s 42nd foundation day celebration in Dhemaji. The day marked 41 years of AGP’s journey since the party’s formation on October 14, 1985 in Golaghat, as an outcome of the historic six-year-long Assam Movement. “The AGP is more than a political party; it…

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Tuesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art cricket ground and pavilion at Naharkatia, marking a significant step towards expanding cricket infrastructure beyond the traditional centres of the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the facility in the presence of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, ACA president and MLA Taranga Gogoi and other dignitaries. The new complex has five centre pitches, a fully furnished pavilion including match officials' room and dressing rooms, practice facilities, and infrastructure suitable for hosting domestic matches. Chief Minister Sarma said the inauguration marked a new beginning for Naharkatia. "This is a proud…

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Monday called upon party workers to intensify public outreach, strengthen the regional party’s organisational network at the grassroots and actively engage with the masses. “With the upcoming Mising Autonomous Council elections approaching, I called upon our dedicated karmakartas to intensify public outreach and strengthen our organisational network at the grassroots. Through unity, dedication and sustained public engagement, we must work with renewed determination to strengthen the AGP’s base and secure a stronger mandate for the party,” Bora said. Attending a party workers’ meeting of Anchalik Committees under 33 Jorhat Autonomous Council, held…

The authorities of Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH) have expelled seven students from the Old Boys’ Hostel for three months following complaints of alleged ragging. The action has been taken pending an inquiry by the college administration. TMCH Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Prof. Gunajit Das, stated that complaints involving students from the 2022 and 2023 batches were received. The institution also received a complaint from the Anti-Ragging Cell in New Delhi, prompting the authorities to take immediate action through the college's Anti-Ragging Committee and Anti-Ragging Squad. As part of the investigation, the college collected anonymous feedback from students and conducted a…

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that a drone attack has hit a Panama-flagged oil tanker at Sharjah anchorage with 22 Indians aboard.In a post shared on X, Sonowal said all 22 Indian seafarers aboard the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 were safe after the vessel was subjected to a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9.He said the situation was being continuously monitored and that authorities were in contact with the ship management company to ensure the security and well-being of the Indian crew.“On Oct 9, Panama-flagged crude oil…