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Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has alleged that the arson incident at Molai Kathoni, the forest created by noted environmentalist Jadav Payeng, could not have taken place without backing from people in power. He said no miscreant would dare to harm such an important forest area unless they were confident of protection from the government. Molai Kathoni is a well-known man-made forest that grew over several decades on a sandbar of the Brahmaputra River. It was developed through the personal effort of Jadav Payeng, who is often referred to as the “Forest Man…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah opened the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. This was a significant development for Assam's civic and cultural infrastructure. The auditorium complex, which was constructed at a cost of Rs 291 crore and spans 45 bighas, or roughly 14.85 acres, in the city's Khanapara neighborhood, can accommodate 5,000 people, according to officials. It is anticipated that the building will be the biggest auditorium in the Northeast. In addition to the main auditorium, the complex has a convention center, five VIP suites, multilevel parking that can accommodate about 450 cars,…

Demow Rural Hospital has successfully recorded zero snakebite-related deaths for five consecutive years (2021-2025), exemplifying effective healthcare management in rural settings. This achievement stems from the implementation of protocol-based treatment, extensive training of staff, and strong community involvement in addressing snakebite cases. Snakebites remain a significant public health issue in Assam, predominantly impacting rural and economically vulnerable groups. Traditionally, victims were sent to tertiary care centers due to fears regarding inadequate local resources. However, Demow Rural Hospital's experience indicates that prompt and consistent management of snakebite envenomation can be effectively managed at peripheral healthcare institutions. Since initiating snakebite treatment services…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Batadrava Than Redevelopment Project in Nagaon district, Assam, accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The project, which cost around Rs 217 crore and spans 162 bighas of land freed from encroachment, aims to preserve the cultural legacy of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, a significant Vaishnavite saint-reformer. The redevelopment creates a spiritual and cultural complex featuring the world's tallest Guru Asana, artistically designed guest houses, an art center inspired by traditional cymbals, a khol-shaped research center, a boat-themed skill development facility, and a theatre influenced by a traditional japi.…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to arrive in Assam for a day-long visit that would include a number of significant events in the districts of Guwahati and Nagaon. Around ten in the morning, he is anticipated to arrive in Guwahati. Dense fog caused his travel to be canceled, forcing him to postpone his visit, which was originally scheduled for Sunday night. Amit Shah will pay floral tributes to the martyrs at the Martyrs' Memorial in Guwahati shortly after his arrival. After that, he would go to the Nagaon area to launch the much awaited Batadrava Project in Bordowa,…