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Hostel showdown at Gauhati University: Post-poll violence leaves several injured
Assam

Hostel showdown at Gauhati University: Post-poll violence leaves several injured

Guwahati, Sept 28: The celebrations following the Gauhati University Post Graduate Students Union (PGSU) election results were overshadowed by reports of a violent clash between students from two hostels on campus Friday night.Students from RCC-I and RCC-II reportedly engaged in a fight stemming...
Poor irrigation coverage compounds farmers’ woes in Assam
Assam

Poor irrigation coverage compounds farmers’ woes in Assam

Scientists call for rainwater harvesting, soil conservation to avoid drought conditions
CM writes to Gadkari over Majuli-Jorhat bridge work
Assam

CM writes to Gadkari over Majuli-Jorhat bridge work

Guwahati, Sept 28: Work on the Majuli-Jorhat bridge has been suspended since September 5, prompting a concerned Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to write to Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari seeking his intervention. Congress leader and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi wrote to the Chief Minister on...
Gaurav Gogoi raises concern over environmental impact of infra projects in Assam
Assam

Gaurav Gogoi raises concern over environmental impact of infra projects in Assam

Guwahati, Sept 27: Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday expressed concern over the environmental impact of the proposed Digholi Pukhuri-Noonmati flyover in Guwahati and two other key infrastructure projects in the state.In a letter addressed to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gogoi raised...
CM Sarma hits back at Ktaka Minister for opposing semiconductor unit in Assam
Assam

CM Sarma hits back at K'taka Minister for opposing semiconductor unit in Assam

Guwahati, Sept 27: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge’s remarks regarding the setting up of semiconductor manufacturing plants in Assam.Priyank Kharge, who is also the son of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, allegedly...
Youth assaulted in Nagaon on suspicion of being cow thief
Assam

Youth assaulted in Nagaon on suspicion of being cow thief

Raha, Sep 27: A group of self-proclaimed cow vigilantes assaulted a 28-year-old youth on the suspicion of being a cow rustler at Rupahihat area in Nagaon on Wednesday night.As per allegations, the youth was caught red-handed while he was attempting to steal a cow from the house of one Atul Mandal, a...
Cleanliness drive & cycle rally organised in KNP for World Tourism Day
Assam

Cleanliness drive & cycle rally organised in KNP for World Tourism Day

Kaziranga, Sept. 27: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is all set to welcome visitors on October 2 and ahead of the much-awaited reopening, a cycle rally cum cleanliness drive was organised at the park on Friday.Coinciding with the World Tourism Day, the drive aimed at making...
IMA calls for ceasework over attacks on healthcare professionals in Assam on Sept 28
Assam

IMA calls for ceasework over attacks on healthcare professionals in Assam on...

Guwahati, Sept 27: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Assam State Branch has announced a four-hour-long cessation for work from 8 am to 12 noon on September 28 in protest against the rising violence towards healthcare professionals. However, emergency services will remain unaffected during the...
Kamrup (M) District Admin issues advisory ahead of Durga Puja celebrations
Guwahati

Kamrup (M) District Admin issues advisory ahead of Durga Puja celebrations

Guwahati, Sept 27: Ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations, the Kamrup Metropolitan District administration on Thursday issued an advisory to be followed by the Durga Puja Committees during the Puja period.Here is a list of dos and don'ts for the committee: DO'S 1. Co-operate with the administrative...
Kamrup (M) schools directed to check bags & pockets of students post Darrang incident
Guwahati

Kamrup (M) schools directed to check bags & pockets of students post Darrang...

Guwahati, Sept 27: All schools within the Kamrup (Metro) district have been directed to check the school bags and pockets of all students before starting of class each day. The directive was given by District Elementary Education Officer cum District Mission Coordinator on Thursday in response to...
Assam University non-teaching staff demand restoration of OPS
Assam

Assam University non-teaching staff demand restoration of OPS

Silchar, Sept. 27: The non-teaching staff of the Assam University Silchar staged a protest outside the varsity on Thursday demanding restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).The protestors were under the banner of the Assam University Non-Teaching Employees Association (AUNTEA).The protesting...
From Khar to fibre
Assam

From Khar to fibre

Nasreen Habib meets a group of students who are exploring the potential of banana fibre.
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