Agartala: A group of Chakma community members from the northeast has urged the Centre to stop fuel and power supplies to Bangladesh. Their demand comes after Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reportedly refused to visit India until Sheikh Hasina and others accused in the murder of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi are extradited.The demand was raised…
Guwahati: For Kaziranga’s fringe communities, the 10-km eco-sensitive zone has become a symbol of the everyday problems they say they face.Hundreds of residents from areas including Bagori and Kuthori rallied from Kuthori to Haldhibari on Tuesday, supporting Assam govt’s proposal to reduce Kaziranga National Park’s eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) from the current default extent of 10…
Agartala: TIPRA Motha, BJP’s coalition partner in Tripura, has stepped up pressure on the saffron party over implementation of the Tiprasa Accord ahead of elections to village committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said after a meeting with party members in Agartala on Monday, the…
Guwahati: Assam cabinet on Tuesday approved new rules to regulate private coaching institutes and strengthen mental-health safeguards amid concerns over student suicides linked to competitive exam pressure.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Assam Private Coaching Institutes Control and Students’ Mental Health Safeguard rules would make registration mandatory for coaching centres with more than 50 students….
Dibrugarh: At 103, when most lives have long settled into quiet reflection, Kanaklata Das chose to act, reaching beyond her years to help those in need.From her modest home in Sonitpur, she gathered the savings of a lifetime and set out on a 264‑km journey to Sivasagar, determined to ease the suffering of flood‑hit families….
The Gauhati Town Club (GTC) has named the pavilion at its football academy in Fulung after the singer Guwahati: A new pavilion at a football academy will keep Zubeen Garg’s passion for the sport alive among Assam’s young players.The Gauhati Town Club (GTC) has named the pavilion at its football academy in Fulung, North Guwahati,…
Guwahati: Assam plans to partner with Spices Board India to turn its spice production into higher-value business opportunities.The state govt is preparing a long-term institutional partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), focusing on processing, value addition and better market realisation for farmers.The proposal was discussed during a meeting with Spices Board India secretary MS…
K9 Leon during farewell at the Kaziranga National Park Guwahati: After eight years of tracking suspects and protecting Kaziranga’s wildlife, K9 Leon has retired from duty.The Belgian Malinois joined Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve’s sniffer-dog squad on Nov 1, 2018. He took part in more than 30 specialised operations and over 200 patrols, park…
He was convicted on July 21 and sentenced to concurrent terms of one month under the BNS, seven months under the Immigration and Foreigners Act and three months under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act He was convicted on July 21 and sentenced to concurrent terms of one month under the BNS, seven…
Guwahati: Assam plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools in schools to identify learning deficiencies, track students at risk of dropping out and support teachers, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.The initiative will help students address learning gaps early, stay engaged and receive timely academic support.Sharing a roadmap for AI use in classrooms on…
