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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…

Stressing the vital role of local communities in wildlife conservation, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (DEMWS) has said that sustained public support is essential to protect the sanctuary’s rich biodiversity and unlock its eco-tourism potential. Addressing a community awareness programme at Sika Tode village, DEMWS DFO Ms Kempi Ete said the sanctuary near Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh holds immense promise for eco-tourism, which could significantly improve the livelihoods of fringe-area communities if wildlife protection efforts are strengthened. The programme, aimed at deterring wildlife crimes, was organised by the local Community Surveillance and Monitoring Team…

Marking the beginning of the New Year, doctors at Peerless Hospital Guwahati have appealed to the public to adopt practical health resolutions aimed at reducing medical emergencies and improving long-term well-being. Emphasising preventive healthcare, specialists advised people to prioritise annual health check-ups for the early detection of lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart ailments. Regular monitoring of key health indicators, they said, can help prevent serious complications at later stages. The hospital also highlighted the growing importance of mental health awareness. Doctors encouraged individuals to pay attention to emotional well-being, manage stress effectively and seek professional help when…