A male tiger has been camera-trapped in Assam’s Dihing Patkai National Park, confirming the presence of the big cat in the region’s rainforest ecosystem, Environment and Forests Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said on August 19. The tiger was captured during a camera-trap survey carried out by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in collaboration with the…
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai has witnessed 4.5-fold increase in registrations of students from Assam.This was stated by Dr. Rajoo Balaji, Pro Vice Chancellor of IMU, during an interaction with a visiting team of editors from Assam in Chennai,The expanding scope of maritime education, research and technology in India, along with growing opportunities for…
The Self-Enumeration (SE) phase of Census 2027 has been successfully completed in Assam, with 11,64,586 households completing the same during the notified period, which ended on August 16. Among the districts, Cachar, Sribhumi and Kokrajhar emerged as the top three performers.Addressing a press conference at the Directorate of Census Operations, Assam, Biswajit Pegu, Director of…
Assam Rifles, along with affiliated units and other security forces, has intensified a series of community outreach and patriotic programmes across Manipur ahead of the 80th Independence Day. As part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and programmes marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, the forces have organised sporting events, cultural and artistic competitions,…
Guwahati city may once again be hit by heavy downpour. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Borjhar has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms in Assam and several other Northeastern states. According to the warning issued at 8:30 AM on Saturday, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain up to 6 cm in Guwahati in the…
Congress MP from Assam’s Jorhat constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, on Friday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from the Lok Sabha, claiming that Shah has not attended the House since July 21. “Since 21 July, the Home Minister Amit Shah has remained absent from Lok Sabha. Number of days absent: 14,” Gogoi said in a…
Swami Vigyananand Ji addressed a special meeting of eminent personalities from business, education, media, and politics, along with thinkers and social activists in Guwahati, where the framework and significance of the upcoming World Hindu Congress 2026, Mumbai were discussed in detail. The event is scheduled to be held in Mumbai, India, from December 18–20, 2026.Speaking…
Seven minor girls from Assam’s Dhubri district, who were rescued from a brick kiln in Bihar after allegedly being sexually and physically abused, were brought back to the district on Tuesday under a Bihar Police escort. They were handed over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) following the completion of all legal formalities. According to…
Jorhat MP and deputy leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi today demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in Parliament over the alleged action taken against student protesters in BJP-ruled states.Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Gogoi said the Opposition’s demand was clear and accused the Centre of acting…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has congratulated Lovlina Borgohain on winning the silver medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.He said her achievements are an inspiration for the younger generation in her native northeastern state.“You continue to inspire a generation of young athletes and make every Assamese immensely proud. We can’t wait to…
