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In a promising development for Assam’s wildlife conservation efforts, a joint biodiversity assessment carried out by Balipara Foundation, in collaboration with the Mising community of Dhapak village in Majuli Island, has revealed a potential island habitat for critically endangered and threatened vulture species. The initiative forms part of an assisted natural regeneration project under CSR support, aiming at ecological restoration of the island ecosystem. Conducted in March 2026, the survey enlisted active participation from local youth, who were trained by Dr. Subham Chandra Mondal, senior environment specialist at Balipara Foundation in basic wildlife survey techniques such as camera trapping and…

St. Francis De Sales School, Guwahati, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Overall Best School (NER)” at the NCC Northeastern Region Annual Awards 2025'26, recognising the institution as the Best NCC Institution in the entire Northeastern region. The award ceremony was held at NCC Group Headquarters, Shillong recently. Adding to the school’s achievement, S/Q Dilip Subedi of 1 Assam Battalion NCC received the award for “Best Male Associate NCC Officer (Assam)” for his exemplary leadership, dedication, and contribution towards NCC training and cadet development. The awards were conferred by the NCC Directorate, Northeastern Region, after a rigorous evaluation process…

As a result of persistent persuasion and efforts of the Assam Rifles, seven cadres of different insurgent groups in Nagaland surrendered at Dimapur. Assam Rifles said that based on specific intelligence inputs, it conducted sustained outreach and coordination efforts in Dimapur to encourage misguided youth involved with various factions to return to the mainstream. "As a result, seven hardcore anti-national elements (ANE) surrendered at Dimapur Police Station on Thursday in the presence of Assam Rifles and other security agencies," it added. The surrendered cadres deposited multiple weapons, including pistols, a shotgun, a gun, and a carbine with ammunition. The surrender…

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has intensified measures to prevent cattle-train collisions in the strategically important Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section, under Lumding Division in Assam. “Considering the safety of train operations as well as the protection of livestock, NFR has intensified preventive initiatives in vulnerable locations where such incidents had been reported frequently in the past,” NFR chief public relations officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma informed on Thursday. “As part of the safety enhancement measures, fencing work is being carried out along the approaches to major railway tunnels in the hill section to restrict the movement of buffaloes and cattle onto railway tracks,”…

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has launched a first-of-its-kind M.Tech programme in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence aimed at both fresh graduates and working professionals seeking expertise in AI-driven robotic systems. The programme, offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability, will be conducted in hybrid mode, combining online classes with on-campus laboratory sessions and final examinations at the IIT Guwahati campus. The initiative is designed to bridge multiple engineering disciplines and support advancements in sectors such as agriculture, defence, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and smart infrastructure. The application portal for the inaugural batch has been opened, with the last date…

The Gauhati High Court has directed government authorities to take a series of measures to tackle the recurring problem of artificial flooding in Guwahati and submit a progress report before the Court on the next date of hearing. The Court issued the directions after taking suo motu cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to the persistent artificial flood problem in the city. The PIL was filed by advocate Sandeep Chamaria. The Court observed that open manholes and exposed drains across various parts of Guwahati pose a serious threat to public safety and daily life. It directed the State…

Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota has chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the DGP, Assam to assess preparedness for the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council of Ministers. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on May 12 at the Veterinary Field, Khanapara, and is likely to be attended by the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from several States, Union Ministers, and other dignitaries. "Reviewed in detail the arrangements relating to security, traffic management, venue readiness, protocol, and inter-departmental coordination. Emphasised the need for seamless execution, strict…

Congress leader and Assam PCC chief Gaurav Gogoi on Monday conceded defeat in the Assam Assembly elections, accepting personal responsibility for the Opposition alliance's poll debacle. The Congress-led alliance in Assam could bag only 21 seats in the poll, the results of which were announced on Monday evening. On its own, the party could get only 19 seats, that too in minority-inhabited constituencies.  “We humbly accept the verdict of the people and accept our defeat in this election. Also, thank you and gratitude to the voters who voted with faith in the opposition coalition candidates,” Gogoi, who also suffered a…