Guwahati, Jan 13: Rescue operations are still underway in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where five coal miners remain trapped in an abandoned quarry. The miners have been stuck since January 6, with four bodies recovered so far. Efforts to dewater the quarry using specialized pumping machines from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and […]
Guwahati: The tea gardens of Assam, renowned for producing over half of India’s tea, have emerged as the backdrop for a significant public health challenge. For decades, tuberculosis (TB) has plagued Assam’s tea garden workers, exacerbated by poverty, poor nutrition, and challenging living conditions. Now, a new health burden is emerging: chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), […]
Guwahati, Jan 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday stated that the violent agitations of the past have been replaced by positive movements focusing on books, culture, and sports in the state. Speaking at the National Youth Day event organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Sarma highlighted the state’s progress and […]
In a direct violation of conservation laws, hundreds of people engaged in illegal fishing at Kalmukh Beel in Kaziranga National Park during the Magh Bihu celebrations. Despite the presence of forest and police personnel, the group disregarded the ban, which was put in place to safeguard the park’s unique biodiversity. On January 10, the Assam […]
Gangtok, Jan 13: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay has extended his heartfelt congratulations to CP Sharma, Press Advisor to the Chief Minister and an esteemed litterateur, on being awarded the Kavi Bhakta Rai Smriti Puraskar 2024. The prestigious award, presented by the Prasad Singh Subba Memorial Academy, Assam, in collaboration with the Kavi Bhakta Rai […]
Guwahati: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved oil and gas exploratory drilling in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. This decision, taken during the 81st meeting of the committee, has raised questions about balancing energy development with the need to preserve one of India’s […]
It’s been quite some time since I’d been planning to visit Majuli, but something would always come up and postpone my plans. Being someone who firmly believes in dreamy quotes like “Whatever happens, happens for a reason” or “Good things take time,” my hopes of visiting Majuli hung by the thread of these beliefs. Then, […]
At just 23 years old, Archita Dutta from Assam became the first female president of the North-East Students’ Organisation Jalandhar (NESOJ) in Punjab. With a smile and an air of confidence, Archita is not just leading a student body but creating a legacy of empowerment, unity, and cultural pride. The roots of leadership Archita is […]
Guwahati, Jan 9: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday, accompanied by his wife. The couple offered prayers at the temple, seeking blessings from Goddess Kamakhya. Upon their arrival, they were warmly received by the temple administration. Following the visit, Chouhan addressed […]
Dima Hasao, Jan 9: Rescue operations in Assam’s Dima Hasao district continued for the fourth day on Thursday as teams worked to locate miners trapped in an illegal rat-hole coal mine. The miners were caught when a sudden flood inundated the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry in Umrangso on Monday. Around 15 workers were inside the mine […]
