Dibrugarh: The Majuli district administration has directed all commercial establishments in the district, including hotels, restaurants, dhabas, eateries and tea stalls, to immediately stop using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes and switch to authorised commercial LPG connections.The order issued by district commissioner Shrishti Singh on Tuesday stated that it has come to the notice…
An official carries out the flogging drive in Lakhimpur Dibrugarh: The Lakhimpur district administration carried out a malathion fogging drive on Wednesday as part of its public health and vector control programme across several areas of the district, ahead of the monsoon season.The drive was conducted in Lakhimpur town, Narayanpur, Bihpuria, Dolahat, Nowboicha, Boginadi, Ghilamara…
Guwahati: The Assam govt on Wednesday introduced free transport services for school students from communities residing in tea garden areas, marking one of the transformative moves in the education sector under the newly formed govt.This is a first-of-its-kind govt initiative launched for the students in districts with tea gardens.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the programme…
Mangoes on sale at a city market Guwahati: As mangoes flood city markets, there is a growing concern over the artificial ripening of the fruit that is savoured by many in this season.Traders estimate that mangoes account for 40% of total fruit sales during this period, alongside litchi, watermelon and bananas. They claim that mangoes…
Guwahati: Several tribal bodies in Assam, backed by leaders of opposition parties, protested at Chachal in Guwahati on Wednesday against speculated plans to develop satellite townships in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council and Tiwa Autonomous Council areas in Kamrup and Morigaon districts.The protesters also demanded scrapping of the proposed 55 MW Ukiam Hydropower Project at Ukiam…
Guwahati: The annual four-day Ambubachi Mela will begin at the Kamakhya temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, on June 22, with the Kamrup (Metro) district administration and the temple management committee finalising preparations.Kabindra Prasad Sarma, bor doloi (head priest) at Kamakhya Temple, said the sanctum sanctorum will remain closed from “9.08 pm on June…
Guwahati: Heavy rain was reported at isolated locations in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura over the last 24 hours, even as officials said much of the northeast is still awaiting widespread monsoon rainfall.“Monsoon driving force is weaker at present in the country as well as northeast and that’s why the rains are lesser. It may…
Churachandpur: Two Kuki-Zomi soldiers from Manipur’s Churachandpur district have been awarded the Shaurya Chakra, India’s third-highest peacetime gallantry honour, for acts of bravery and devotion to duty.Subedar PH Moses of 1 Assam Rifles, a native of Lamka in Churachandpur, was recognised for bravery and leadership during a high-risk security operation in Manipur. On May 14,…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Act East” policy, saying it has reshaped the state’s identity “from a mere border area to a strategic gateway and civilisational frontier of India”.In a letter to the Prime Minister on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, Khandu congratulated Modi on…
Shillong: The Meghalaya govt has decided to place on hold all officially funded foreign visits by ministers, MLAs, and govt officials for a period of six months as part of a broader expenditure rationalization and austerity initiative. “The decision has been taken in the larger public interest,” an official statement said on Wednesday. The measure…
