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28 Aug

Assam steps up emergency assistance for stranded citizens in flood-hit nepal

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government has initiated emergency assistance for residents of the state stranded in flood-affected Nepal, facilitating communication lines at Assam Bhawan in New Delhi. The Office of the Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, in a public notice issued on Thursday, asked residents of the state affected by the floods in Nepal to contact designated officials for emergency assistance and necessary coordination. Dedicated contact channels have been opened for immediate assistance, coordination and information. According to the public notice, stranded people from the state requiring assistance can contact Arunam Medhi, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, at +91-9108091591, or Vinod Kalita,…

28 Aug

Security Measures Reviewed Along Assam-Bangladesh Border

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Western Range, Yeshe Tsering Gwatso, on August 27 visited several sensitive stretches along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Dhubri district to review the security situation and assess measures aimed at preventing cross-border illegal activities. During the visit, the DIG inspected important border locations, including Patamari, Takimari and Sastar Ghat, and reviewed the existing security arrangements along the international border. Gwatso also interacted with local residents in the border areas to understand their concerns and gather feedback on issues affecting the region. The interaction was aimed at strengthening coordination between security agencies and people living…

27 Aug

Northeast India Can Emerge as Strategic Gateway to India’s Growing Space Economy: SIA-India

Paromita EditorAssam

The Northeast can play a much larger role in India’s rapidly evolving space economy by leveraging its unique geography, strategic location, talent and institutional capabilities, speakers said at the Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 held in Guwahati. The two-day workshop, titled “Leveraging Space Technology: Regional Transformation to Global Reach”, is being organised by the Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India) in partnership with the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC). The first day focused on how space technology can contribute not only to regional development but also help the Northeast emerge as an important participant in India’s expanding space ecosystem.…

27 Aug

IIT Guwahati to Celebrate 33rd Foundation Day on September 1

Paromita EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is set to celebrate its 33rd foundation day on September 1, 2026. The occasion will be celebrated in a day-long programme, marking an important milestone in the institute’s journey. As part of the celebrations, an Open House will be held. It will provide students from schools and colleges in the local community an opportunity to visit the institute and gain first hand exposure to its academic, research and infrastructural facilities. Visitors will be facilitated to explore laboratories, state of the art facilities, the Institute Library, sports infrastructure and other important facilities. The programme…

27 Aug

One Held in Major Drug Bust

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized a large consignment of Yaba tablets worth an estimated Rs 168 crore in Assam’s Cachar district and arrested one alleged drug peddler, officials said. The operation was carried out during the night of August 25 and 26 at Jujhang Pahar in the Lakhipur area of Cachar district. During the operation, security personnel recovered around 5.6 lakh Yaba tablets weighing approximately 60 kg. A Tata truck allegedly used for transporting the narcotics was also seized. According to officials, the seized consignment is suspected to have originated…

26 Aug

From Projector to Interactive Learning: Indus Towers and Airtel Foundation Transform Guwahati School

Preeti SinghAssam

Indus Towers Limited, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel Foundation, has facilitated the installation of two K-YAN digital learning devices at the GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School located inside the CRPF Campus at 9th Mile, Guwahati, Assam. Mrs. Neelam Dhyani, Head of the Regional CRPF Family Welfare Association, was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO (NESA) of Indus Towers Limited, along with Mr. Dibyendu Dev Roy and Mr. Simrandeep Singh from Bharti Airtel Foundation, CRPF officials, representatives of the school, teachers and students. The aim of this initiative…

26 Aug

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Former DGP’s Daughter Srijani Bhaswa Mahanta to Testify in Court

Preeti SinghAssam

A new turn has emerged in the case of the mysterious death of Assam's beloved icon Zubeen Garg. Srijani Bhaswa Mahanta, daughter of former Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam Police, will appear in the witness box as one of the most crucial witnesses in this case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has included her as a formal witness in the case. Srijani's name came into discussion in this case after she leaked information about a private conversation of Shyamkanu Mahanta on social media. According to the investigation team, as shared by Srijani on social media, during a family…

26 Aug

Jalukbari Lekhika Samaroh Pays Tribute to Purabi Sharma and Ashok Goswami

Preeti SinghAssam

The third meeting of the thirty-first year of the Jalukbari Lekhika Samaroh Samiti was held on the afternoon of August 23 at the Adarsha English School of Gauhati University, presided over by advisor Rita Sharma. The meeting, which began with a chorus by the members of the committee with an opening song, was followed by Secretary Geetika Das explaining the objectives and reading the report of the previous meeting. At the beginning of the meeting, a one-minute silent prayer was observed expressing deep condolence over the deaths of popular Assamese film actress Purabi Sharma and Ashok Goswami. In the self-composed…

26 Aug

Assam’s mayank, pratitee clinch asian junior boy chess, junior girls chess under-20 championships

Paromita EditorAssam

Grandmaster Mayank Chakraborty and Women Fide Master Pratitee Bordoloi created history by becoming Asian Junior Boy Chess Champion and Asian Junior Girls Champion (Under-20) in Mumbai on Tuesday.Mayank scored 7.5 points from nine rounds to clinched the title. In the ninth and final round Mayank drew against International Master Pingin Artem of Russia.In the girls section Women Fide Master Pratitee Bordoloi of Assam cliched, the title by scoring 7.5 points from 9 rounds. In final round she drew against Sravyasree Bheemarasetty also from India. Women Fide Master Kholyavko, Mariya of Kazakhstan got second position by scoring 7 points from 9…

26 Aug

Assam cm meets union power minister manohar lal khattar; discusses energy self-sufficiency, urban infrastructure

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar at his official residence in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on the state’s energy requirements, power infrastructure and urban development priorities. During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister of Assam’s ambitious efforts towards achieving energy self-sufficiency while advancing pro-consumer reforms in the power sector. Discussions covered Assam’s long-term electricity requirements and ways to ensure more rational utilisation of the state’s power allocation from central generating stations. The meeting also focused on strengthening the electricity distribution…