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Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday showered praise on Assam’s healthcare progress, stating that the number of medical colleges in the state has more than doubled from seven in 2021 to 15, with another nine under construction. Addressing the convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) in Guwahati, Radhakrishnan also referred to developments such as the establishment of AIIMS Guwahati, the first AIIMS in the Northeast, and Assam’s three-tier cancer-care network, including the state’s first Proton Beam Therapy Centre. Congratulating the Assam government for strengthening healthcare infrastructure, he said that the changing healthcare landscape is enabling patients…

Leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with PIRBI, a community business zeal, organised a one-day hands-on training on the preparation of handmade Green Tea and Orthodox Tea at Sivoram Terang village in the Diring River Basin of the Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong Landscape in Assam, empowering local Karbi women with practical skills for taking up an alternative and sustainable livelihood. The training brought together eight Karbi women from rural households across the Diring River Basin, where traditional tea cultivation and homestead farming form an important part of local livelihoods. The initiative aimed to build on existing community knowledge and enable women…

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reviewed the functioning of Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and the Assam State Ware Housing Corporation (ASWC) and called for a renewed push towards modernisation, asset optimisation, business diversification and revenue enhancement to make both State-run organisations more efficient, financially sustainable and responsive to present-day requirements. Reviewing the present status of the Assam State Transport Corporation, Dr. Sarma took a detailed assessment of its key operational and financial parameters, including manpower strength, fleet strength, assets, their utilisation, financial position, revenue streams and future initiatives for strengthening and modernising the corporation.Durign the meeting he…

The second edition of the music and cultural festival Shergaon Folk Quest will be held in Shergaon, West Kameng district, on October 17 and 18 under the theme “The Hills Sing. The Heart Listens.” More than a music festival, the two-day gathering will bring together indigenous artists, storytellers, writers, farmers, birders, outdoor enthusiasts and local communities to celebrate culture, nature and collective memory. Organised by Taksar Lu Farms in association with Redberry Riverbee Retreat and OK North East, with the music programme curated by Music Malt, the festival aims to showcase the living cultural heritage of the Sherdukpen community while…

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a novel brain-inspired Artificial Intelligence (AI) model capable of processing long sequences of data while consuming significantly less energy than several conventional AI approaches.The research, developed by scientists from IIT Guwahati’s Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, was presented at the prestigious International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. ICML is considered a top-tier, CORE A*-ranked international conference in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.The new model could have applications in areas requiring continuous and efficient analysis of large volumes…

The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Assam, organised State Sports Day 2026 at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Sarusajai in Guwahati on Thursday. The programme was graced by the Assam Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Biswajit Daimary as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the State Sports Day is an occasion to remember and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah, whose achievements have inspired generations of sportspersons in Assam and across the Northeast. He said that the Government of Assam is committed to creating…

A section of residents of Kulsi and Ukiam near the Assam-Meghalaya border in Kamrup district have demanded a detailed investigation into the alleged illegal sand mining, underway on a massive scale, in the Kulsi river under West Kamrup forest division in Boko-Chaygaon Assembly constituency. The residents have demanded immediate intervention of Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah to take measures to protect the river and its endangered river dolphin population. Sources in the area said there is a growing concern over the continued extraction of sand that could potentially alter the riverbed, reduce water levels and cause extensive damage to…

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today reviewed the ongoing infrastructure development works at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, where he is currently visiting in connection with the conference of senior Superintendents of Police.He also reviewed the progress of projects for construction of residential quarters at police stations and battalions across the State, besides the development of Model Police Lines in four districts.Prior to the review meeting, the Chief Minister took an overview of the functioning of the Smart Response Unit, a rapid response team of the Assam Police established to ensure swift and effective response to crisis situations.Infrastructure…

Citizens, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, youth organisations, civil society and the media must become active stakeholders in taking forward India’s Act East Policy, Lieutenant General (Retd) Rana Pratap Kalita, former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, said at a brainstorming session organised here on Wednesday. The session, organised by Seemanta Chetna Mancha Purvottar on the theme “Act East Policy: The Role of Citizens and the Way Forward”, brought together former military and police officials, policymakers, development-sector professionals, media representatives and civil-society stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the Northeast’s role in India’s engagement with its eastern neighbours. Lt Gen Kalita, who chaired the…

A delegation of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) members today visited the residences of two individuals who lost their lives in a horrific road accident on National Highway 37 near Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati last Sunday.Seven people were killed in the head-on collision between a truck and a passenger Traveler. The delegation visited the homes of the deceased handyman of the vehicle, Tafazzul Ali, and passenger Jyotika Ronghang, a resident of Bhogpur, Guwahati.Meeting with the bereaved family members, the Congress delegation took stock of their condition, expressed profound condolences, and assured them of unwavering support during this difficult…