Itanagar: A student group called “Youth for Change” will hold a solidarity rally in Itanagar on July 20 in support of Sonam Wangchuk.Student organiser Liyom Lingu said the rally will begin at Akashdeep and end at IG Park. Participants will observe a day-long token fast from Monday morning till the march ends.Addressing the media at…
Guwahati: Assam govt is exploring a Bollywood-scale biopic on Ahom commander Lachit Barphukan, with Aditya Dhar in talks.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said during a social media live interaction on Thursday night that preliminary discussions were on with the National Award-winning filmmaker to direct the proposed film.Sarma said the feature film would seek to take the…
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet, chaired by CM Pema Khandu, on Friday approved a slew of healthcare and social welfare measures, aimed at widening access to affordable medical treatment, strengthening preventive care and tackling drug abuse.The cabinet approved CM CARES — Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Action for Resilient, Equitable & Healthy State — as an umbrella…
20% Quota For Retd Agniveers In Security & Enforcement DeptsItanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet, chaired by CM Pema Khandu, on Friday approved a Rs7,834-crore investment package for four major development schemes covering roads, power and education, besides clearing 20% reservation for retired Agniveers from the state in security and enforcement services.The investment package, to be…
Dibrugarh: Chabua Municipal Board on Friday launched an awareness campaign titled ‘Catch The Rain’ to promote water conservation and groundwater recharge in the town. The initiative, supported by the ministry of information and broadcasting, comes amid growing concern over changing rainfall patterns and the need for sustainable water management.Banners and awareness materials displayed across Chabua…
Dibrugarh: Jorhat district administration and NDRF’s 1st Battalion on Friday held a flood-awareness programme at Nimati Ghat.Located on the Brahmaputra’s bank, Nimati Ghat is Jorhat’s key ferry link to Majuli, making it critical to flood-preparedness efforts.District officials, NDRF personnel, village heads, disaster management field officers and residents took part in the programme, aimed at strengthening…
Silchar: National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has transferred the district programme managers (DPMs) of Cachar, Sribhumi and Hailakandi amid concerns over neonatal deaths in the Barak Valley.The reshuffle comes days after health minister Ashok Singhal told the Assam assembly that the govt was taking the deaths “very seriously” and treating the matter as one of…
Dibrugarh: In an attempt to curb hygiene and sanitation violations, Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday inspected the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) campus and evicted unauthorised shops.DMC commissioner Shivani Jerngal led the drive. Officials identified establishments operating without authorisation and inspected food stalls for cleanliness and storage practices.Several unauthorised shops were flagged, while officials…
Dibrugarh: Four hours of heavy rain flooded all 20 wards of Tinsukia on Thursday morning, crippling life.Residents described it as the town’s worst waterlogging in years, with knee-deep water swamping streets, residential areas and commercial hubs. Among the worst-hit localities were Parbotia Road, Rangagora Road, Chaliha Nagar, AT Road, Jyotinagar, Bordoloi Nagar, Ram Krishna Nagar,…
Aizawl: With the FIFA World Cup entering its closing stages, football fever has gripped Mizoram again, driving a sharp rise in jersey sales, keeping fans awake past midnight and highlighting the state’s enduring bond with the sport.In Aizawl, several sports goods shops ran out of Argentina jerseys by Thursday, with demand soaring after the South…
