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28 Nov

Assam Bags Bronze Medal For Swachh Pavilion At IITF 2025

Sonakshi SarkarEducation, Featured

Assam has secured the bronze medal for Swachh Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.The award was presented to Umesh Kumar, director of the Assam Pavilion, by officials of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) during the closing ceremony of the fair on Thursday. “The pavilion earned recognition for its high standards of cleanliness, maintenance and visitor-friendly layout —criteria central to the Swachh Pavilion awards aimed at promoting hygiene and sustainability at one of India’s largest trade exhibitions,” an official said. The IITF 2025, which was organised from November 14,…

27 Nov

20 Injured After LPG Cylinder Blast Sparks Panic in Sribhumi’s Charbazar Area

Sonakshi SarkarACCIDENT

At least 20 people were seriously injured after a leaking LPG cylinder triggered a massive explosion late Tuesday night in the Charbazar area of Sribhumi, causing widespread panic among residents. The blast, which was followed by a fire, occurred at the residence of a local man identified as Munna Kurmi. Emergency responders, along with local residents, rushed the injured to the Sribhumi Civil Hospital. However, several victims were reported to be in critical condition, prompting an immediate referral to the Silchar Medical College Hospital for specialised treatment. In the aftermath of the incident, local residents voiced strong concerns over the…

27 Nov

Gaurav Gogoi demands machine-readable electoral rolls and accuses the chief minister of Assam of trying to add outsiders to the voter list.

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Assembly was informed by the education minister that close to 1,400 government-run primary and middle schools in the state’s char and rural areas continue to operate without basic drinking water and toilet facilities, exposing glaring infrastructure gaps in the education sector. Additionally, nearly 28,000 teaching positions remain vacant across these regions. Responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Wajed Ali Choudhury during Question Hour, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said 1,391 Lower Primary (LP) and Middle English (ME) schools currently lack functional drinking water or toilet infrastructure. Of these, 347 schools have no drinking … Gaurav Gogoi Accuses…

27 Nov

28,000 teaching positions are unfilled, and about 1,400 Assamese schools lack restrooms and drinking water

Sonakshi SarkarEducation

The Assam Assembly was informed by the education minister that close to 1,400 government-run primary and middle schools in the state’s char and rural areas continue to operate without basic drinking water and toilet facilities, exposing glaring infrastructure gaps in the education sector. Additionally, nearly 28,000 teaching positions remain vacant across these regions. Responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Wajed Ali Choudhury during Question Hour, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said 1,391 Lower Primary (LP) and Middle English (ME) schools currently lack functional drinking water or toilet infrastructure. Of these, 347 schools have no drinking water facilities at all,…

27 Nov

Gaurav Gogoi, the president of the Assam Congress, escapes unharmed following a car collision in Jorhat

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress president and deputy leader of the Congress party in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi had a narrow escape after his car met with an accident in Jorhat district on Thursday morning. However, the driver received injuries after the vehicle hit a bridge. The left side of the car was damaged in the mishap. The driver was immediately rushed to the hospital.

27 Nov

In North Sikkim, the Indian Army Promotes Community-Led Adventure Travel

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

. The Indian Army has supported the local community of Yumthang Valley by providing specialised high-altitude adventure equipment to strengthen community-led tourism initiatives in the region. The equipment includes camping gear, climbing essentials, safety items, cooking sets and basic high-altitude support equipment. This will enable villagers to set up structured adventure camps for the daily footfall of 20–25 tourists visiting the valley. With this support, local youth will be able to offer guided trekking, camping and basic adventure experiences in a safe and organised manner. Mr. Pema Dorjee, Pipon, Lachung Dzumsa, who is overseeing the community venture, said, “This support…

27 Nov

Assam Cabinate Approves Report On ST Status Communities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet has approved the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities – Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis) – of the state. Addressing mediapersons in Guwahati late Wednesday evening after chairing the Cabinet meeting, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the report of the Group of Ministers would be placed in the Assam Legislative Assembly, and thereafter, submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Notably, the three member GoM was headed by Ranoj Pegu with other two members being…

27 Nov

Assamese cinema steals the spotlight at IFFI 2025

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assamese cinema cast a luminous spell at IFFI 2025 as the teams behind two remarkable works—'Bhaimon Da’ (Feature Film) and ‘Patralekha’ (Non-Feature Short Film) opened their hearts and creative journeys to an enthralled audience during a warm, emotionally charged press conference. Steeped in the cultural soul of Assam, both films stood as heartfelt tributes to two towering artistic giants: Munin Barua, the beloved Bhaimon Da of Assamese cinema, and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the musical maestro whose voice continues to echo across generations. Their legacies pulsed through the stories, visuals, and emotions presented, making the moment not just a festival appearance,…

26 Nov

IIT-G Creates Cutting-Edge Epoxy Coating to Safeguard Steel in Marine Environments

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed a corrosion-resistant epoxy coating for protecting steel structures exposed to seawater and high-salinity environments. “The findings of the research have been published in the Advanced Engineering Materials journal, in a paper co-authored by Prof. Chandan Das, department of chemical engineering, IIT-Guwahati, along with research scholar Anil Kumar,” a statement issued by the institute on Wednesday said. Corrosion is a natural and gradual process that weakens metal surfaces and shortens the lifespan of essential structures, particularly those exposed to saltwater environments, such as offshore platforms, coastal bridges, port infrastructure and marine…

26 Nov

Night Curfew Imposed Along Bangladesh Border In Meghalaya District

Sonakshi SarkarENVIORMENT, Meghalaya

Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district administration has imposed a night curfew along the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border in the district to prevent entry of unwanted elements from across the border in view of the current situation in the neighbouring country. An order issued by District Magistrate Rosetta Mary Kurbah noted that the situation across the border has increased the likelihood of movement by unwanted elements, including members of proscribed militant groups, smugglers, and others involved in illegal activities. The administration stated that several portions of the border in East Khasi Hills remain porous and prone to infiltration by illegal migrants and individuals…