Its confirm. Rahul Gandhi will be on a visit to Assam on Thursday. During his day long visit, the AICC vice president is scheduled to hold two poll rallies.
According to information, Gandhi will arrive in Tezpur at 11 in the afternoon and would address the rally in Biswanath Chariali on behalf of Congress candidate Bhupen Bora.
Then he would leave for Dibrugarh. Gandhi is scheduled to hold the poll rally at 2 in the afternoon on behalf of party candidate Pawan Singh Ghatowar.
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Owing to a recent reshuffle in the top echoleons of the State police department , Shri Sunil Kumar 2007 Batch IPS of the Assam - Meghalaya cadre has joined as Superintendent of Police of...
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The Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati (IIITG) hosted the fourth edition of its annual Rongali Bihu festival, BOHAGI, on April 7th, 2024. Held at the institute's campus near Tech...
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Security forces are fanning in a huge area Charaideo in search of ULFA-I rebels who were believed to have been hiding to exchange the old currency notes. Detaining the youths and old alike at an...
Expressing dismay over the fate of an important road, named after Assam’s pioneer litterateur Sahityasamrat Lakshminath Bezbarua, the Patriotic People’s Front Assam (PPFA) urges the concerned authorities to reopen the road connecting Guwahati Railway station with Nehru Park/Gauhati Town Club point on MG road. The forum of nationalist citizens argues that LNB road should be reorganised for daily use by the commuters as well as heavy vehicles approaching the Reserve Bank of India office, Army Transit Camp and the busiest railway station of the region.
It may be mentioned that the GTC point on the north (adjacent to Judges Field and Nehru Park in Panbazar locality),...
The new year began on a tragic note for India's media fraternity, as journalist Mukesh Chandrakar (30) was found murdered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on Friday. His body was discovered in a newly constructed septic tank owned by an influential contractor in Chattanpara. Mukesh, known for his fearless reporting on corruption and insurgency in central India, had been missing since January 1, 2025. His family had lodged a missing person's report shortly after his disappearance.
Mukesh, a seasoned journalist and the creator of the popular YouTube channel Bastar Junction, garnered millions of views for his investigative reports. Local journalists and press organizations have called his death a...
A milestone event celebrating the literary contributions of Bodo women writers was held on Monday at the Nativers Institute of Bodology (NIB) in Kokrajhar. The programme, organized by the Bodo Women Writers' Association, witnessed the unveiling of 15 books authored by women writers from the Bodoland region.
Prominent personalities, including Dr. Surath Narzary, president of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, and Dr. Adaram Basumatary, principal of Kokrajhar Girls' College, graced the occasion as guests of honor.
The collection of books showcased diverse genres, including nine poetry anthologies, two short story compilations, and four critical essays. Notable authors like Anju Basumatary, Virgin...
In a significant development, legal notices have been served recently to the Chief Secretaries of 15 Indian states and union territories, demanding the immediate cessation of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. Advocate Mitali Sett issued the notices on behalf of senior gynecologists and members of the Awaken India Movement, citing concerns about informed consent, potential health risks, and non-compliance with Supreme Court mandates.
Key Details of the Legal Notices
The notices allege violations of the Supreme Court's directives in the landmark case Jacob Puliyel vs. Union of India, which emphasizes the "golden rule" of informed consent. The directives mandate...
The people of Guwahati, along with the Tai Ahom people, will come together to celebrate the historic recognition of Charaideo Moidams-the Mound-Burial system of the Ahom Dynasty as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event will honor the key individuals whose tireless efforts contributed to achieving this prestigious milestone.
The event will be held at Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College Guwahati, with Dr. K.C. Noriwal, a renowned historian, and other eminent personalities gracing the occasion as chief guests.
As part of the program, a detailed presentation showcasing the significance of the Moidams will be screened.
Renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Bhaskarjyoti Das passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 51 years old at the time of his demise.
Bhaskarjyoti Das was celebrated for his exceptional work in films like Handuk, Sonar Boron Pakhi, and Bakul Phulor Dore, among others. His screenwriting earned him accolades at both state and national levels. He also served as the co-producer and assistant director for the acclaimed film Antardhan.
His documentary An Unknown Summer was screened at this year’s Kerala International Documentary and Short Film Festival and gained global recognition. The film was also nominated in the Short Documentary category for the prestigious...
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has established an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to assess whether the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and its affiliates should continue to be classified as an unlawful association.
The tribunal, chaired by Justice Michael Zothankhuma of the Gauhati High Court, was formed under Section 5(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This follows the MHA's recent decision to extend ULFA's ban for five more years, citing the group's ongoing efforts to secede Assam from India, links with other insurgent groups, and involvement in extortion and violence.
The ULFA, banned since 1990, has a long history of criminal activities,...
In our modern world, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases is a harsh reminder of the impact of lifestyle and diet choices on our well-being. As Lalit Kapoor insightfully puts it, “The human body is a self-healing organism.” However, by relying heavily on medications to suppress symptoms, we disrupt this natural process and set off a vicious cycle of dependency and further health complications.
The key to vibrant health lies in embracing five fundamental pillars, as seen in communities of the world’s Blue Zones—regions where people live disease-free into their 90s and beyond. Let’s explore these pillars and how they can transform our lives.
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With remote work on the rise, traditional office arrangements have been completely turned upside down. No one has embraced this transformation quite like remote professionals in India. From freelancers to full-time remote employees, Indian professionals are leveraging a range of creative communication hacks to collaborate with global teams, navigate time zone differences, and remain productive. Whether you’re a remote worker yourself or just interested in how India’s professionals are coping with this new status quo, there’s plenty to be learned from their approach.
Remote work relies on one thing above all else: clear, constant communication. This often means leveraging technology,...
Guwahati, December 21: A panel discussion on the "Violation of Human Rights Laws Against Hindus and Other Religious Minorities" was held today at the Bishnu Nirmal Trust Auditorium, Latasil, Guwahati. The event was organized under the banner of Adhivakta Parishad Assam Prant.
The discussion featured notable speakers, including Justice Ajit Borthakur, former Judge of the Guwahati High Court and current member of the Assam Human Rights Commission. Justice Borthakur raised concerns about the status of rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Bangladesh and questioned their protection for all citizens.
Former IPS and DGP (OSD) M Mohan Raj provided historical context, comparing...
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