Dibrugarh: Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has been granted a patent for a novel lac resin-based edible coating that improves the shelf life and storability of Assam lemon, a fruit known for its distinct flavour and cultural importance in the region but limited by its short post-harvest life.The patent, titled “A Novel Lac Resin-Based Edible…
Guwahati: The forest landscape in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is home to 346 of Assam’s estimated 620 butterfly species, including rare, endemic and threatened varieties, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity.The species have been documented in a special booklet on the butterflies of the Bodoland forest landscape, published by the BTC forest department and released…
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma on Sunday said his govt had adopted the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G), raising guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days and widening the range of eligible works, including rural roads, anganwadi centres, school buildings, livelihood initiatives and environmental conservation.The CM further said the…
Shillong: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) on Friday reiterated its opposition to uranium mining in Meghalaya, alleging that some MLAs and outsiders were pressurizing Domiasiat residents to sell their land at low prices for the project.Speaking after the election of a new KSU body in Domiasiat in West Khasi Hills district, KSU president Raymond Kharjana…
Shillong: Good infrastructure is no longer a luxury, but a necessity to ensure timely justice, Meghalaya high court chief justice Revati Mohite Dere said in Mawpat while laying the foundation stone for the East Khasi Hills district and sessions court complex.Underlining the need for modern facilities to implement BNSS, 2023, including video recording of evidence,…
Guwahati: A sweltering summer has gripped the northeast, with temperatures rising well above normal and making conditions uncomfortable for people to go outdoors across most parts of the region.Most parts of Assam recorded maximum temperatures above 35°C on Saturday, while several locations in the northeast registered temperatures 4–5°C higher than the seasonal average.Silchar in southern…
Guwahati: A case has been registered at Pan Bazar Police Station after a fatal road accident involving an Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC)-operated electric bus killed two youths on MG Road on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Akash Boro (19) and Jyotirmoy Das (20), both residents of Guwahati. Poice officers said they were travelling on…
Guwahati: Dispur police shot an accused for his alleged participation in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) early Saturday. The incident took place in Kangkan Nagar of the city, police said.The accused, Ajay Biswakarma of Dhemaji district, was arrested on Thursday after a counterfeit currency racket was busted in city’s Sixmile area, where fake…
Guwahati: The Kamrup (Metro) district administration has directed authorities to carry out periodic inspections of Guwahati’s newly built flyovers, including the Maharaja Prithu Flyover, during the monsoon to ensure commuter safety and prevent accidents.The directive was issued by Kamrup (Metro) deputy commissioner Swapnil Paul while chairing a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee on…
Guwahati: The northeastern states are now facing a severe rainfall deficit after enduring devastating floods and landslides.Data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday showed that overall all seven northeastern states have received either “deficient” or “large deficient” rainfall since the onset of the monsoon on June 1 till July 3.Meghalaya and Manipur…
