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Sustainability in focus: Bottle-cap Durga idol major draw in Dhubri
Assam

Sustainability in focus: 'Bottle-cap' Durga idol major draw in Dhubri

Dhubri, Oct 3: In a remarkable fusion of creativity and environmental consciousness, Dhubri’s renowned artist, Pradip Kumar Ghosh, is set to unveil his latest Durga idol crafted entirely from the caps of discarded plastic bottles. Standing five feet tall, the idol is a striking symbol of...
Gauhati HC raps govt over contractor non-payment amidst beneficiary schemes allocation
Guwahati

Gauhati HC raps govt over contractor non-payment amidst beneficiary schemes...

Guwahati, Oct 3: The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to expedite payments to a contractor who has not received dues for work completed over the past two years.The order came during the hearing of a writ petition filed by contractor Rishi Gupta, who sought redress for non-payment...
Minister Kharge asks Assam CM, to prioritise workforce over political pleasing
National

Minister Kharge asks Assam CM, to prioritise workforce over political pleasing

Guwahati, Oct 3: Karnataka's Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge has launched a sharp critique at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging him to "stop pleasing political masters" and focus on skilling Assam’s workforce.Kharge’s taunting remarks came through a series of social...
Fresh tender for Jorhat-Majuli Bridge likely; Gadkari personally overseeing project: Assam CM
Assam

Fresh tender for Jorhat-Majuli Bridge likely; Gadkari personally overseeing...

Guwahati, Oct 3: The construction of the Majuli-Jorhat bridge is set to resume, with the Centre considering the issuance of a fresh tender for the much-anticipated project.Announcing this development, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, stated that Union Minister for Road Transport and...
Jorabat Police suspect accident, refute murder claims in death of Cotton University official
Assam

Jorabat Police suspect accident, refute murder claims in death of Cotton...

Jorabat, Oct 3: Guwahati Police have refuted claims of the murder of an administrative superintendent from Cotton University, confirming that they suspect the death to be accidental.Speaking to The Assam Tribune, the police said they are investigating the death of Dhruvajyoti Barman, who was...
Assam govt moots plan to make swimming proficiency mandatory for officers
Assam

Assam govt moots plan to make swimming proficiency mandatory for officers

Guwahati, Oct 3: The State government proposes to make swimming proficiency mandatory for Class I officers and employees. This was discussed at the 51st State Executive Meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota. The policy is envisaged to have a potential impact in mainstreaming of disaster...
Endangered Channa Barca fish trafficking foiled at Guwahati Station; 31 seized
Assam

Endangered Channa Barca fish trafficking foiled at Guwahati Station; 31 seized

This species of fish is endemic to the upper Brahmaputra river basin, making it a prized possession among specialist aquarists
Bridges of unity: Silchar celebrates Mahalaya amidst tradition & remembrance
Assam

Bridges of unity: Silchar celebrates Mahalaya amidst tradition & remembrance

This year, over 200 individuals gathered at Annapurna Ghat to perform the holy tarpan in memory of a trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
Assam to host four compressed bio gas plants, PM lays foundation virtually
Assam

Assam to host four compressed bio gas plants, PM lays foundation virtually

Guwahati, Sept 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for four Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants in Assam on Wednesday,.The plants, being developed by Oil India Ltd. (OIL), were unveiled as part of the Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations. The CBG plants will be located in...
How a child’s wish & fruit tree kept a family Durga Puja running for 111 yrs in Karimganj
Assam

How a child’s wish & fruit tree kept a family Durga Puja running for 111 yrs in...

“Our domestic help pointed to a century-old amra (hog plum) tree in our compound, still bearing fruit, and said, ‘As long as this tree is alive, your family will continue this tradition," Indrani said with a smile.
Assam Police nab14 Bangladesh nationals amidst rising border infiltration
Assam

Assam Police nab14 Bangladesh nationals amidst rising border infiltration

With this arrests, the total number of Bangladesh nationals pushed back from Assam since the onset of political unrest in Bangladesh has clocked 84.
After 47 days, NIA recovers live IED planted by ULFA-I in Lakhimpur
Assam

After 47 days, NIA recovers live IED planted by ULFA-I in Lakhimpur

Guwahati, Oct 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recovered a live Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Lakhimpur district on Tuesday.The explosive, planted by the proscribed outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), was later defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad of Assam...
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