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Priyanka Gandhi, General Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) and Chairperson of the Screening Committee, visited Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur, near Guwahati, this morning. Accompanied by Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), she paid tribute to the late Zubeen Garg, a beloved artiste, at his memorial site, Zubeen Kshetra. Following this, she moved to Rajiv Bhawan where she engaged in discussions with the three Working Presidents of the APCC. Furthermore, she shared perspectives with leaders from various committees and wings of the APCC. This visit marks the conclusion of her two-day itinerary in Assam.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have introduced a novel multilingual and scalable approach to identify and rectify Surface Name Errors (SNEs) on Wikipedia, thereby enhancing information reliability for both human users and AI systems. The method was highlighted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Wikipedia, a collaborative online encyclopedia, sometimes contains SNEs, which are inaccuracies in the surface names—text used to reference or link entities in article content. A study from the IIT-Guwahati team revealed that 3-6% of entity mentions are prone to such errors, which can undermine credibility and affect machine learning performance, given the…

As part of efforts to enhance the livelihoods of women living near wildlife protection areas, Aaranyak, in partnership with various authorities including Kaziranga National Park and the Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, provided equipment such as weaving sets and sewing machines to two women's groups at a ceremony on February 17. The event was attended by key officials including Rajib Hazarika, DFO of Nagaon Wildlife Division, and Arif Hussain from Aaranyak. Aaranyak's initiatives aim to improve income opportunities for women through skill development, with beneficiaries already trained in producing eco-friendly items from water hyacinth. The new equipment is expected to boost productivity…

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), in partnership with the CSR initiative of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), has initiated a comprehensive school zone safety project at LP School, Paschim Boragaon, located along the NH-27 corridor in Guwahati, which is recognized for its high-risk road conditions. This project aims to reduce critical hazards such as heavy traffic flow, unsafe pedestrian crossings, and chaotic boarding and alighting activities, particularly in a zone that has witnessed six road crash fatalities between 2023 and 2025. The school zone safety initiative, formally approved in November 2025, was developed based on thorough crash data analysis and…

In a significant archaeological breakthrough in Assam's Dima Hasao district, researchers have unearthed a substantial collection of artefacts at Embriusa village, specifically in the Dehangi area. The excavation, led by Dr. Shringdao Langthasa from the Archaeology Department of Dima Hasao, revealed various objects including handmade pottery shards, wheel-made pottery fragments, metal items such as a dao and arrowheads, as well as bangles, ornaments, a probable spearhead, charcoal remnants, bone fragments, and beads. These artefacts have been transferred to the District Museum in Haflong for further documentation and examination. This excavation was conducted in collaboration with the District Museum and under…

The Assam Legislative Assembly was informed that there are currently 2,670 single-teacher primary schools, over 13,000 schools without permanent headmasters, and numerous subject teacher vacancies throughout the state's education system. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu reported that while no government primary schools will operate without teachers in the 2025-26 academic year, the existing data reveals significant staffing and infrastructure deficits. A total of 4,041 five-class schools has five or more teachers, while only 5,083 possess adequate classroom space. Among the 13,614 primary and 3,402 upper primary schools lacking permanent headmasters, vacancies for subject teachers are substantial, with 4,805 vacancies in upper…

On Thursday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, chairperson of the Screening Committee, addressed the resignation of former Assam PCC president Bhupen Borah, deemphasizing its political significance by stating that party-switching before elections is typical in Indian politics. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gandhi asserted that the Congress party maintains strong leadership in Assam, emphasizing its unity and readiness to engage effectively in the upcoming Assembly elections. She described the election as a "battle" with confidence in the party's success, detailing plans for consultations over ticket distribution to ensure a robust and organized electoral campaign. Furthermore, Gandhi was actively involved in…