Sonakshi Sarkar

As part of its initiative to enhance holistic education among tea garden communities, The Hans Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Education, Government of Assam, has launched a large-scale music talent hunt and mentorship program across 54 Model Schools in the tea gardens of Sonitpur, Tinsukia, and Dibrugarh districts. This effort is part of the Uttam Xikhya programme, which aims to improve educational access and quality for tea tribe children, with plans to expand from 54 to 101 schools by April 2025. During a review meeting, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the introduction of structured…

Veteran actor and vlogger Ashish Vidyarthi and his wife Rupali Barua were injured in a road accident in Guwahati on Friday night after being struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road. The incident took place around midnight near The Guwahati Address Hotel. Both individuals were injured and were taken for medical treatment, with their conditions reported as stable. The motorcycle, identified as an Avenger, was driven at high speed, and the rider also sustained serious injuries, requiring hospitalization at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Police from the Geetanagar Police Station initiated an investigation, suggesting overspeeding as a possible…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi on Friday said that the coming election in Assam will be a contest between the people of the state and what he described as the “ruler”. He was speaking at a mass convention organised by the Dibrugarh District Citizens’ Forum at Amolapatty Natya Mandir. The programme was held to raise concerns about democracy and the rights of citizens.In his address, Gogoi said that the Constitution gives every citizen not only the right to vote, but also the right to question the government and criticise injustice. He said that democracy cannot function without the…

RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a ₹56.71-crore contract by the Assam government to implement a Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) across seven medical college hospitals. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery by increasing transparency, efficiency, accountability, and patient-centric services. The web-based HMIS is a comprehensive digital platform designed to digitize clinical and operational processes, facilitating better patient care and streamlined hospital administration. Key features include providing patients with direct access to their medical records via mobile devices, enabling doctors to have instant access to patient…