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Much-loved mustard greens get two new varieties in Assam & a spicy chilli
Assam

Much-loved mustard greens get two new varieties in Assam & a spicy chilli

The new varieties of mustard greens are named “Kajali” and “Laika”, with “Prabali” as the new chilli variant.
GMCH registers 120 road accidents in last 48 hrs of Puja, 59 in Guwahati alone
Guwahati

GMCH registers 120 road accidents in last 48 hrs of Puja, 59 in Guwahati alone

The hospital reported that 112 of the victims are men, while 8 are women.
13 get life imprisonment for 1996 triple-murder case in Dhubri
Assam

13 get life imprisonment for 1996 triple-murder case in Dhubri

Dhubri, Oct. 14: In a judgment passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge of Bilasipara, Farhana Sultana, recently sentenced 13 individuals to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 1996 triple murder case in the Boalkamri area of Bilasipara subdivision of Dhubri district. Each...
Morigaon jailbreak: Body of one escapee recovered from pond in Lahorighat
Assam

Morigaon jailbreak: Body of one escapee recovered from pond in Lahorighat

In the wake of the incident, Prasanta Saikia, the jailer of Morigaon District Jail, was suspended on October 11.
Bajali observes 137-yr-old boat race tradition on Vijaya Dashami
Assam

Bajali observes 137-yr-old boat race tradition on Vijaya Dashami

Patacharkuchi, Oct. 13: Like yesteryears, thousands of people witnessed the traditional boat race on the Pahumara river at Medhikuchi in Bajali district. On the day of Vijaya Dashami on Sunday, the banks of the Pahumara river this year also wore a festive look with the blooming of kohuwa, the...
Cucumber cultivation takes off in Nalbari, thanks to novel tech
Assam

Cucumber cultivation takes off in Nalbari, thanks to novel tech

Scientists of the Nalbari Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) have inspired these farmers to introduce new methods in their fields. As a result, the right bank of the Pagladia River has now become a fertile ground for cucumber cultivation in the district.
Assam Govt. & ADB to invest Rs. 796 cr for wetland rejuvenation
Assam

Assam Govt. & ADB to invest Rs. 796 cr for wetland rejuvenation

Guwahati, Oct. 14: The Assam government has set in motion plans to rejuvenate 129 beels in the State covering an area of 3,800 hectares, which could help mitigate floods and increase fish production. Wetlands - locally called beels - are a vital water and fishery resource of the State which also...
Trapped in Arunachal; 19 Nagaon workers families plead to Assam CM for rescue
Assam

'Trapped' in Arunachal; 19 Nagaon workers' families plead to Assam CM for rescue

Raha, Oct 13: At least 19 workers from Assam, stranded in Arunachal Pradesh for the past two months, have made a heartfelt appeal to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their urgent evacuation.The workers, hailing from various corners of the Kachua area in Nagaon district, were initially engaged...
Assams Durga Puja celebrations end on a high; CM hails incident-free festivities
Assam

Assam's Durga Puja celebrations end on a high; CM hails 'incident-free'...

From dawn, the air in Guwahati vibrated with chants and loudspeakers as truckloads of idols and devotees surged toward the water's edge
Assams 43 pilgrims hospitalised in Gujarat after food poisoning return safe
Assam

Assam's 43 pilgrims hospitalised in Gujarat after food poisoning return safe

Bajali, Oct 13: In a relief for families and officials alike, 43 pilgrims from Assam, who were hospitalised in Gujarat after suffering from suspected food poisoning, returned to their home state from Dwarka on Sunday.Ashok Roy, a member of the affected group, provided an update on their condition,...
Purnima Devi proposes World Hargila Day at global conference in Germany
Assam

Purnima Devi proposes World Hargila Day at global conference in Germany

Guwahati, Oct 13: Award-winning wildlife conservationist from Assam Purnima Devi Barman who addressed a global audience at the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) conference held at the Leipzig City in Germany proposed to introduce 'World Hargila Day' and took the opportunity to...
Assam schools asked to allow religious symbols for festivals; educators seek limited use
Assam

Assam schools asked to allow religious symbols for festivals; educators seek...

The move aligns with NCPCR's observation regarding harassment faced by students for wearing rakhis and tilaks during festivities.
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