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03 Jan

Late-Night Road Mishap in Guwahati Injures Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, Wife

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

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…

03 Jan

Democracy Needs the Right to Question, Not Fear and Intimidation: Gaurav Gogoi in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

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…

03 Jan

₹56.71-Crore HMIS Project: RailTel to Digitise Seven Medical College Hospitals in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

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…

02 Jan

Community Support Crucial for Wildlife Protection, Eco-Tourism in D’Ering Sanctuary: DFO

SonaliAssam

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…

02 Jan

Peerless Hospital Calls for Preventive Healthcare and Safe Roads

SonaliAssam

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…

02 Jan

From Backlogs to Convictions: 2025 Marks Major Policing Gains in Guwahati

SonaliAssam

The year 2025 emerged as a milestone for the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, with official figures showing a sharp improvement in law and order across the city, driven by targeted crime prevention, faster investigations and more effective prosecution. According to police data, Guwahati registered 5,786 cases in 2025, marking a steady decline from 7,412 cases in 2024 and 9,393 cases in 2023. Officials credited the reduction to intensified patrolling, quicker response times and stronger coordination at the operational level. A key highlight of the year was the significant reduction in pending cases. From 35,396 pending cases in 2021, the backlog was…

02 Jan

Two arrested with opium

SonaliAssam

Police arrested two persons and recovered 2.7 kg of opium from them Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Friday.Both the accused hail from Punjab.The recovery was made from a truck at a checkpost in Khatkhati in Bokajan sub-division. The contraband substance was found in two packets, a police source said, adding that the truck was coming from Dimapur in Nagaland.A case has been registered in this connection and further investigation is underway, the source said.

02 Jan

For Udasin Bhakats, Assam launches monthly aid scheme

Banasree SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, introduced a financial aid program for Udasin Bhakats, giving celibate Vaishnavite monks affiliated with Satras around the state Rs 1,500 each month. The plan has now been formally put into action after being included in the state budget last year. Speaking about the launch program here, Sarma promised that any beneficiaries who could have been overlooked will be included and that the help would be directly credited to the bank accounts of qualified Udasin Bhakats. A total of 620 Udasin Bhakats will gain from the program. With 474 monks, Majuli has the…

02 Jan

Assam Begins Land Acquisition for Umiam–Silchar Corridor Project

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Land acquisition for the Umiam (Barapani)-Silchar high-speed corridor project in Assam is underway, with Chief Secretary Ravi Kota announcing that 85% of the needed land is in Meghalaya, and its acquisition will be handled by the Meghalaya government. The remaining 15% in Assam is already being acquired. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has completed project planning, and environmental clearance is anticipated within four to five weeks. Tenders for the construction are expected to be issued by February 28, with completion projected within 48 months. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that the express highway will…

02 Jan

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper to Connect Kamakhya–Howrah, Promising Faster Overnight Travel

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train service soon, connecting Kamakhya in Guwahati with Howrah in West Bengal. The launch is likely to take place in the second week of January, marking another important step in the modernisation of Indian Railways. According to official documents, the new service will operate under the Northeast Frontier Railway and will run as a fully air-conditioned overnight premium train. The Vande Bharat Sleeper will cover a distance of 966 kilometres between Kamakhya and Howrah in about 14 hours and 30 minutes. As per the tentative schedule, the…