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Ruckus In Assam Assembly As BJP, Opposition Engage In War Of Words
Guwahati, Mar 5: A ruckus broke out in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday as the ruling BJP and opposition parties clashed over the use of controversial terms, leading to the adjournment of the House for a brief period. The tension began when Baghbor MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed, who was suspended from Congress, raised an […]
Assam Cabinet Approves Maa Kamakhya National University In Guwahati
Guwahati, Mar 5: The Assam Cabinet has approved the establishment of two private universities—EdTech Skills University and Maa Kamakhya National University—to enhance higher education and skill development in the state. These institutions aim to provide industry-focused education and research opportunities. To regulate private universities, the Cabinet has amended the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007, making […]
Assam Cabinet Decides To Name Electronic City In Jagiroad After Ratan Tata
Guwahati, Mar 5: The Assam Cabinet has decided to name the upcoming Electronic City in Jagiroad as Ratan Tata Electronic City in recognition of the contributions of late industrialist Ratan Tata and the Tata Group to the state’s development. Announcing the decision on Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move honors Tata’s […]
Assam: Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 5 Crore In Sivasagar, Four Arrested
Sivasagar, Mar 5: Assam Police seized 992.13 grams of heroin worth Rs 5 crore and arrested four individuals during an anti-narcotics operation in Sivasagar district on March 4. The joint operation was conducted by Sivasagar and Golaghat district police, led by Golaghat Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) John Das. The raid was based on leads […]
Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Lays Foundation Stone For Capacity Expansion At AMCH Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh, Mar 5: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a 37-bedded patient care cabin facility at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh. The four-storied facility, aimed at expanding healthcare services, will be developed with an investment of Rs 8.89 crore, funded by Oil […]
Assam may ask Interpol to probe anti-India activities of Pakistani national
The Assam Government may seek the help of Interpol to probe the anti-India activities of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday (March 4, 2025). In February, the State police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) registered a case against Mr. Sheikh for his social media comments on Assam and India’s […]
‘Total police raj’: Congress decries gunning down of 72 accused in Assam since 2021, seeks SC cognisance
The opposition Congress on Tuesday (March 4, 2025) accused the BJP government in Assam of running a “police raj” after official data tabled in the assembly revealed that 72 accused persons were gunned down and 220 injured in police actions since Himanta Biswa Sarma became the Chief Minister in May 2021. The Congress also stated […]
Assam para cyclist to undertake 9,000 km expedition from Russia to Guwahati
GUWAHATI A specially-abled cyclist from central Assam’s Nagaon district is set to pedal 9,000 km from Moscow in Russia to Guwahati in April. This is the first such long-distance solo attempt by a para cyclist from India. Rakesh Banik, who represents Assam in various national and international cycling events, said his 120-day adventure is aimed […]
Study flags threat to native biodiversity from Brazilian beauty
GUWAHATI A new study has flagged the threat to native biodiversity from a botanical Brazilian beauty. The Ruellia elegans derives its name from its pleasing appearance or elegance but its presence in eastern Assam’s Digboi could be unpleasant for the local flora, a study by botanist Mamita Kalita said. Digboi, where Asia’s first oil well was drilled […]