Experts have identified delayed medical intervention and lack of awareness of proper first-aid measures as factors behind snakebites becoming a major public health concern in Assam. Assam is not among the top five States where people are envenomed due to snakebites. According to a 2020 study published in Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, most of […]
The Government of India has in principle agreed to the idea of strengthening Sixth Schedule autonomous councils across Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura through the Constitution (125th) Amendment Bill, Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Pramod Boro told The Hindu on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) even as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the […]
Guwahati, Jan 28: The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to submit a detailed affidavit by February 7 regarding the illegal coal mining crisis in the Tin Kilo area of Umrangso, Dima Hasao. The court took suo-motu cognizance of the issue following media reports and instructed the state to provide a status report […]
The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), an autonomous administrative authority in Assam’s Bodo tribal areas, has demanded its inclusion in Article 280 of the Constitution to get more funds for the development of some remote districts that suffered decades of insurgency and are now on a peace path. Pramod Boro, the chief executive member of the […]
Guwahati, Jan 28: A 56-year-old man was killed in a rhino attack near Kaziranga National Park on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Bikram Lohar, was attacked by the animal while on his regular morning walk near National Highway 37 in the Haltikhuli-Haldibari area, close to the park. Lohar suffered severe injuries from the attack and […]
Guwahati, Jan 28: Assam Police have detained two Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross into India illegally along the international border. The individuals, identified as Md Zulmat Ali and Md Sakil, were promptly apprehended and pushed back to Bangladesh. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of Assam Police to maintain strict border security and prevent unauthorized […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has condemned Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks regarding BJP leaders taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, accusing him of holding an “anti-Sanatan mentality.” Sarma also suggested that Kharge’s comments reflected the views of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. In a tweet, Sarma urged Hindu leaders within Congress […]
Kokrajhar, Jan 28: The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam has requested its inclusion under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution to secure additional financial resources for the development of remote and underdeveloped districts, which have faced the challenges of insurgency for decades. Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), emphasized […]
Guwahati, January 27: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative approach to detecting harmful metals in living cells and the environment. Led by Prof. Saikat Bhaumik, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics,in collaboration with Prof. Chandan Goswami, Associate Professor, NISER Bhubaneswar, the team has introduced a cost-effective method for identifying toxic metals like […]
Guwahati, Jan 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced a series of significant reforms aimed at transforming the state’s education sector and improving the welfare of government employees. As part of the educational overhaul, CM Sarma revealed plans to set up modern, state-of-the-art schools in every Assembly constituency across Assam, with some […]
