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15 Jul

Review meeting of mission flood free guwahati held to address urban flooding, waterlogging

Paromita EditorAssam

A review meeting of Mission Flood Free Guwahati was held under the chairmanship of Assam Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Kaushik Rai at Janata Bhawan on Tuesday, to assess the situation arising out of the heavy rainfall that led to waterlogging and flooding in several localities of Guwahati.The meeting reviewed the prevailing situation and deliberated on both immediate and long-term measures to tackle urban flooding, strengthen drainage infrastructure and improve inter-departmental coordination.Detailed discussions were held on identifying bottlenecks in major drainage channels, carrying out regular desilting and cleaning of drains, strengthening pumping and dewatering mechanisms, expediting ongoing drainage projects…

15 Jul

Assam to Invest ₹2 Lakh Crore in Infrastructure, Mankachar Medical College Planned: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced a series of major infrastructure, healthcare and employment initiatives while replying to the discussion on the State Budget during the eighth day of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Presenting the government's long-term development roadmap, Sarma said a medical college will be established in Mankachar within the next five years to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in western Assam and improve access to quality medical education and healthcare services. The Chief Minister also announced plans to generate employment opportunities for nearly one lakh youths through the development of satellite cities, which are expected to emerge…

15 Jul

Assamese cinema mourns loss of Purabi Sharma, wife of Tapan Das

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

An illustrious chapter in Assamese cinema has come to an end. Veteran actress Purabi Sharma, who won the hearts of millions through her long career in films and television, passed away on Tuesday at around 7:30 PM after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to the hospital after falling ill, but doctors declared her dead. Her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Santipur, Guwahati. After family members, co-artists, fans and dignitaries from various fields paid their last respects, the last rites were performed at the Navagraha crematorium. One of the most popular faces of Assamese cinema, Purabi…

15 Jul

Guwahati Eateries Open Till 3:30 AM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has permitted restaurants in Guwahati to remain open until 3:30 am on select dates this month to enable football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-final and final matches without inconvenience. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Guwahati district administration has been authorised to extend restaurant operating hours until 3:30 am on July 15, 16, 19 and 20. The extended timings will coincide with the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and the final, which are scheduled to be played late at night in India due to the time difference. Making the announcement on social media…

15 Jul

Flood Situation Worsens in Assam, Relief Efforts On

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Wednesday, with the death toll rising to four and more than 37,000 people affected as floodwaters spread across several parts of the state, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).The latest flood-related death was reported from the Chariduar Revenue Circle in Sonitpur district. Officials said the victim had gone missing on the night of July 13 after floodwaters inundated the area. The body was recovered the following day, taking the total number of flood-related deaths in the state this season to four. ASDMA said the number of people affected by…

14 Jul

Tinsukia: ‘Hall of Shame’ campaign gets public support

Preeti SinghAssam

Residents of Assam's Tinsukia have largely backed the Municipal Board's controversial "Hall of Shame" campaign, under which CCTV footage of people allegedly caught urinating in public or littering is displayed on LED screens across the town. While welcoming stricter enforcement, many residents have also called for better public sanitation facilities to ensure lasting behavioural change. The initiative, launched as part of a cleanliness drive by the Tinsukia Municipal Board, recently drew nationwide attention after Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora highlighted it on social media, triggering a wider debate on balancing civic enforcement with public infrastructure. Using CCTV cameras installed at…

14 Jul

Assam Rifles jawan killed In Nagaland IED blast to be laid to rest at native village in J&K on Wednesday

Paromita EditorAssam

The body of the Assam Rifles jawan who was killed in an IED blast in Nagaland on Monday will reach his home in the Mendhar area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.Havaldar Mohammad Iqbal died and four other personnel were injured after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near an Assam Rifles convoy in Nagaland's Chümoukedima district on Monday.The explosive device was suspected to have been concealed inside a roadside auto-rickshaw and detonated remotely as an Assam Rifles vehicle was passing through the area.The blast occurred near Shokhuvi, close to the Longi area on the road…

14 Jul

Royal Global University Welcomes Bhutanese Educationist Dr. Dorji Thinley as Professor of English

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has welcomed internationally renowned academician, education leader, researcher, and advocate of holistic education, Dr. Dorji Thinley as professor in the Department of English.Prof. Thinley, who hails from the Kingdom of Bhutan, was formally felicitated by the University's senior leadership during a special programme held on campus yesterday.With an illustrious career spanning several decades in Bhutan's higher education sector, and a Ph.D. from the University of New England, Australia, Prof. Thinley brings to RGU a wealth of expertise in teacher education, academic leadership, quality assurance, research, international collaboration, and mindfulness-based education.Speaking on the occasion, Prof.…

14 Jul

Assam govt eyes improving access to quality education in hill districts

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu held a review meeting with a delegation from Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), led by its CEM Tuliram Ronghang, at Janata Bhawan in Dispur on Monday to discuss key education-related issues concerning the hill districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong.The meeting reviewed the progress and requirements of Higher Education and School Education, including Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Adarsha Vidyalayas, with a focus on improving access to quality education and strengthening educational infrastructure.Earlier this month, the KAAC along with a delegation of MLAs from Karbi Anglong and representatives of the Karbi Anglong…

14 Jul

Search Intensified in Nagaland After IED Blast Kills Assam Rifles Jawan, Injures Five

Paromita EditorAssam

Security forces on Tuesday intensified search operations in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district, a day after an improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Sukhovi claimed the life of an Assam Rifles jawan and injured four other personnel along with a civilian. According to a Defence spokesperson, additional teams of the Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police have been deployed to trace those responsible for the attack, which occurred on Monday when Assam Rifles personnel were travelling in a mini truck. The deceased has been identified as Havildar Mohd Iqbal of the 28 Assam Rifles, who was posted at the Assam Rifles Training Centre…