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11 Mar

Woman Tied to Pole, Brutally Assaulted Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Nalbari

Paromita EditorAssam

A woman was brutally assaulted after being tied to a pole on suspicion of practising witchcraft at the Mukalmua weekly market in Nalbari district. Police identified the victim as Suburi Begum, a resident of Khopnikuchi in Hajo. According to officials, she is mentally unstable and survives by begging for food at local markets. She was allegedly attacked by a group of people who accused her of being involved in witchcraft. Investigators said the accused tied Begum to a pole at the market and assaulted her with sticks while repeatedly kicking and punching her. The attack left her with severe injuries…

11 Mar

People of Assam will abandon BJP’s flashy deceptive shop and return to Congress’s reliable old shop: Khera

Paromita EditorAssam

At present, several final examinations including the matriculation exams are being held in Assam. Students who waste their time throughout the year without studying usually begin studying seriously only two or three days before the examinations. The BJP government in Assam led by Himanta Biswa Sarma is now in a similar situation. With elections approaching, the government has started distributing ₹9,000 among women. Flyovers are being hurriedly constructed and inaugurated. The government has suddenly remembered the issue of proper wages for tea garden workers. For so long, the Chief Minister had ignored these matters and remained busy creating Hindu–Muslim divisions.…

11 Mar

MSDE to host breakout session on skilling 1.5 lakh caregivers at post-budget webinar

Business BureauBusiness

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will host a breakout session on “Strengthening India’s Care Ecosystem: Skilling 1.5 Lakh Multiskilled Caregivers” during the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People’. The webinar is part of a series organised by the Ministry of Finance following the Union Budget 2026–27. The day-long webinar will be led and coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the Post-Budget Webinar 2026–27 on March 9. The platform will bring together key stakeholders to discuss implementation strategies outlined…

11 Mar

8th Northeast Graduate Congress to Begin at USTM on March 26

riya EditorAssam

The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is set to host the eighth edition of the Northeast Graduate Congress (NEGC) 2026 from March 26 to 28 on its campus. Announced at a media conference in Guwahati, this significant event will gather thousands of undergraduate students from Northeast India, aiming to serve as the largest graduate platform in the region. NEGC 2026 focuses on empowering youth through various activities, including competitions and knowledge sessions aimed at enhancing leadership, creativity, and career readiness. Events will include literary and sports competitions such as quizzes, debates, and business ideation contests, with cash prizes…

11 Mar

A Jewel in the Dark: ISS Captures Breath-taking Nighttime Image of India Glowing from Space

anuprova EditorNASA

The International Space Station (ISS) has once again captivated the world by sharing a stunning nighttime photograph of the Indian subcontinent, showcasing the nation as a brilliant tapestry of golden lights against the vast darkness of the Earth. Taken as the station soared approximately 400 kilometers above the Arabian Sea and moved toward the snow-capped Himalayas, the image reveals the intricate, web-like patterns of India’s sprawling urban centers, connected by glowing arteries of highways and rural networks. This perspective from orbit offers a unique look at the sheer scale of India's population and infrastructure, highlighting how the country’s geography—from its…

11 Mar

Narendra Modi to distribute land pattas to tea garden workers during Assam visit

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14 to launch several development projects and take part in public programmes across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the visit during a press conference in Guwahati on Tuesday. According to the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister will dedicate development projects worth around ₹10,000 crore during his two-day visit. The programmes will take place in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will begin his visit from Kokrajhar on March 13. There he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of a number of development projects related…

11 Mar

360 Graduates Receive Degrees at Assam Women’s University Convocation

riya EditorAssam

During the fifth convocation ceremony of Assam Women’s University in Jorhat, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya conferred degrees upon 360 graduates, emphasizing the transformative power of knowledge. He articulated that knowledge is the greatest asset, highlighting the occasion as a culmination of years of dedication. Acharya expressed his confidence in the graduates making meaningful contributions to society and wished them success in their future endeavors. The ceremony also honored social worker Riniki Bhuyan Sharma with a D.Litt degree for her contributions to social and cultural activities in Assam, with the Governor commending her as an inspiring figure for women in the…

11 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Assam cabinet decision to rename Barpeta medical college; says another institution will honour Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has decided to rename Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta as Barpeta Medical College and Hospital. The decision was taken during a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Speaking to the media after the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the move was taken to keep the naming pattern of medical colleges in the state consistent. According to him, most government medical colleges in Assam are named after the places where they are located. He said colleges in Guwahati, Silchar, Dhubri, Bongaigaon, Biswanath and Sonitpur follow this pattern.Sarma said…

11 Mar

Tata AIA launches ‘Shubh Flexi Pension Plan’ offering lifetime income with market-linked growth

Business BureauBusiness

Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Shubh Flexi Pension Plan, a new retirement solution designed to provide guaranteed lifetime income along with market-linked growth opportunities, as rising life expectancy and healthcare costs reshape retirement planning in India. The plan aims to address growing concerns among individuals about outliving their savings while maintaining financial independence and lifestyle aspirations during retirement. With the Shubh Flexi Pension Plan, policyholders receive annuity payouts for life while also benefiting from market-linked returns through equity exposure linked to the NIFTY 50. Jeelani Basha, President and Chief Distribution Officer (CDO) for Alternate & Emerging Channels, Tata…

11 Mar

Yamaha rolls out Eid special offers on R15, FZ-S Fi Hybrid, RayZR and Fascino in West Bengal

Business BureauBusiness

India Yamaha Motor has announced a range of special festive offers on its popular motorcycles and scooters in West Bengal ahead of the Eid celebrations, aiming to attract buyers looking for attractive deals during the festive season. In a press statement issued on March 10 from Chennai, Yamaha said customers can avail a 70th Anniversary Special Price on the Yamaha R15 series, offering savings of Rs 6,000 on the on-road price. The company has also introduced a special offer on the Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid, providing savings of up to Rs 7,000, making the sporty scooter more accessible for…