Guwahati: A range forest officer has been placed under suspension with immediate effect following allegations of involvement in corrupt practices. A departmental inquiry is underway.The suspension order signed by Sandeep Kumar, principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) and heads of forest force, states, “… Imtiaz Ahmed, forester-I, office of the divisional forest officer, North Kamrup…
Guwahati: Tezpur University, in association with the Tezpur University Branch Sahitya Sabha, commemorated Rabha Divas through a cultural programme celebrating the enduring legacy and contributions of warrior artist Bishnu Prasad Rabha.The event was inaugurated by Prof. Amarendra Kr Das, pro vice-chancellor of Tezpur University, who spoke about the continuing significance of Rabha’s ideals in present-day…
Guwahati: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has raised a 150-foot national tricolour at its knowledge park, adding one of the tallest flag installations in the region to its campus landscape.The event was marked by patriotic celebrations, including a lively performance by the SFS School Girls Band from Narengi.The flag, installed in collaboration…
Shillong: The Shillong-Dawki highway, a key route to the Bangladesh border and frequently traversed by tourists and commercial vehicles, has been completely cut-off following a landslide. The East Khasi Hills district administration has ordered the closure of the road beyond Laitlyngkot village.Deputy commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said on Sunday the landslide at Chainage 25+200 along the…
Dibrugarh: Floodwaters have severed State Highway-22 at Champara in Lakhimpur district, cutting the vital Ghilamara (Lakhimpur)-Gogamukh (Dhemaji) link for the fifth consecutive day and prompting authorities to temporarily close the road, officials said on Sunday.Heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh’s hill areas have swollen the Jiadhal, Kumotiya and Nanoi rivers — tributaries of the Brahmaputra —…
Sajjan’s son manning the temporary shop. Guwahati: The annual Ambubachi Mahayog attracts lakhs of pilgrims. For many traders arriving at the annual congregation at the Kamakhya Temple, it is not just a spiritual gathering but a key source of income sustained through generations.Among them is 34-year-old Heena, from Rajasthan. She is from a family that…
Guwahati: Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu recently unveiled the Guidelines for Operationalisation of the Fourth Year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for Gauhati University-affiliated colleges. Alongside the guidelines, he also released the NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and an FAQ Booklet on the FYUGP Fourth Year at a programme held on the university campus.The event…
Imphal: Arambai Tenggol has expressed serious concern over the recent arrests of individuals from the Meitei community who had reportedly played a key role in encouraging the surrender of arms following the govt’s appeal for peace in Manipur.In a statement issued on Sunday, Arambai Tenggol, a socio-cultural organisation that has been accused of involvement in…
NEET-UG aspirants queue up outside an examination centre in Guwahati Guwahati: Challenging for some, moderately tough for many, and downright tricky for others — the NEET-UG re-examination turned into a true test of endurance and resilience for thousands of candidates in the city.As students emerged from examination halls with mixed reactions, one sentiment was common:…
Silchar: In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) on Saturday seized 8,764 kg of poppy seeds worth Rs 1.31 crore from the Silchar bypass road.Two Silchar residents have been arrested in connection with the seizure, who have been identified as Azmal Hussain Barbhuiya and Nazir Hussain Barbhuiya.Officials said based…
