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Six elephants rescued from brick pit near Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

In a remarkable rescue operation that took place on Thursday, six elephants were rescued after they were trapped in a brick factory pit for almost eight hours near the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Jorhat.... read..

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"They only see 'Muslim' in Karim": AIUDF's Rafiqul Islam on Karimganj name change row

AIUDF MLA and Party General Secretary Rafiqul Islam on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma over the state cabinet decision of renaming Karimganj as Sribhumi District, saying that they only see 'Muslim' in Karim.... read..

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CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra', says it will honour sacrifices of fallen soldiers of Assam agitation

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Swahid Smarak Kshetra will become a pilgrimage to honour the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives during the Assam Agitation.... read..

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Northeast Frontier Railway to add additional General Class coaches in 39 trains

Indian Railways (IR) has been taking several steps to ensure comfortable journeys for general-class passengers. As part of its commitment towards providing better services and accommodating the increasing passenger demands, IR has planned to introduce ove... read..

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IIT Guwahati develops sustainable geopolymer to transform industrial waste into eco-friendly building material

A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, led by Prof. Anil K. Mishra from the Department of Civil Engineering, has developed an innovative solution to two major global challenges: industrial waste management and sustainable construc... read..

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Assam CM reviews progress of Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Boragaon

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited and reviewed the progress of the Swahid Smarak Kshetra works at Pachim Boragaon area in Guwahati.... read..

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Assam Police tightens vigilance along Assam-Manipur border after Manipur unrest situations

Following the unrest situation in Manipur after six people were killed, the Assam police has tightened its vigilance along the Assam-Manipur border to prevent any untoward situation in the Assam side.... read..

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CBI files charge sheet against accused for deceiving investors of irregular deposit scheme

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a charge sheet against an accused private person representing an Assam-based private consultancy firm, in a case related to allegations of deceiving investors of irregular deposit scheme in Assam, before the... read..

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NF Railway pens strategic MoUs with IIT Guwahati for technological advancements

In a landmark collaboration aimed towards enhancing safety, operational efficiency and sustainability, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed four significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (... read..

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Elephant radio-collared in Assam's Baksa district

A tusker from a herd of around 50 elephants was radio-collared in the Baksa district of Assam on Monday mid-day as part of an ambitious initiative led by Assam Forest Department, and Baksa Forest Division, under Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam ... read..

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Assam CM inaugurates new MRI machine at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday evening inaugurated the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at CN Centre of Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH).... read..

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Assam: Tiger carcass found in Kaziranga National Park, officials suspect 'territorial fight'

The body of a tiger was found at Horonbali Chapori area in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam's Biswanath district on Monday.... read..

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Assam: Aaranyak launch WeForNature programme to promote environmental stewardship, human welfare

Assam-based biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak launched a special outreach programme 'WeForNature' on Sunday, through a birdwatching event in Garbhanga reserve forest in Guwahati.... read..

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Guwahati LGBI airport serves over 1.74 lakh passengers during festive rush

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati processed over 1.74 lakh passengers over the last ten days, since November 6th, 2024, according to a statement from the airport authority.... read..

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Assam IGP (STF) designated as honourary fellow by IIT's Center for Indian Knowledge Systems

The Center for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has announced the appointment of Dr Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Inspector General of Police, Assam, as an Honourary Fellow. Dr Mahanta will actively contribute to the i... read..

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Northeast Frontier Railway RPF recovered contraband worth Rs 1.42 crore in October

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Northeast Frontier Railway recovered contraband and narcotics worth Rs 1.42 crore in the month of October, said an official statement by the railways.... read..

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"Congress becoming a threat to national security": Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah

Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah alleged that the Congress party is "working in favour of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis" and that the party has become a threat to national security.... read..

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Assam Tea Industry thrives despite climate impact, sets new revenue milestones

Assam's tea trade association has expressed optimism and enthusiasm as the tea industry witnessed significant growth, with over Rs2,800 crore worth of tea sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) during the current financial year (2024-2025) so far.... read..

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Assam tea worth over Rs 2,800 crore sold at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre during FY 2024-25

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has witnessed a significant surge in Assam tea sales, with over Rs 2,800 crore worth of tea sold during the financial year 2024-25 till October.... read..

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Technical textiles will become economic backbone of India: Giriraj Singh

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Saturday stated that technical textiles will become the economic backbone of India, according to a release by the Ministry of Textiles.... read..

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Rass Utsav commences in Majuli; Auniati Satra celebrates 371 years of Pal Naam

The world's largest inhabited river island Majuli in Jorhat commenced the Rass Utsav with great devotion.... read..

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Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment to undertake 3-day visit to Assam's Karbi Anglong

Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, will undertake a three-day visit to Karbi Anglong, Assam, from Saturday.... read..

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Assam: Seaplane makes historic landing at Brahmaputra in Guwahati

De Havilland Canada, in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, successfully conducted a demonstration flight of a seaplane on Friday.... read..

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Indian Railways to equip Kavach 4.0 across its key routes

Indian Railways is accelerating the deployment of the advanced Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system across 10,000 locomotives and over 14,375 route kilometres (RKM) of tracks nationwide, the Railways stated on Friday.... read..

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Assam: Army upgrades IT Lab at Mamorani Prathmik Vidyalaya in Tinsukia

In a significant initiative to promote digital literacy and empower rural youth, Spear Corps of the Indian Army upgraded the IT lab at Mamorani Prathmik Vidyalaya, a rural school in Tinsukia District, an official release said.... read..

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"Bhagwan Birsa Munda is pride of India's tribal communities": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Calling the Bhagwan Birsa Munda the "pride of India's tribal communities," Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that his life and legacy continue to inspire strength, unity, and resilience.... read..

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Assam: Guwahati Police arrests 8 after busting Cyber fraud syndicate

In a major step to unearth a network of "Mule Bank Accounts," Guwahati Police has arrested eight individuals linked to a cyber-fraud operation following a raid at a lodge in Boragaon area of the city, said a police official.... read..

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Sarbananda Sonowal calls for swift execution of "One Station, One Product" to promote local goods, entrepreneurs

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal led a forum of MPs to review the projects and developmental activities undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railways of Indian Railways under its Tinsukia division on Thursday, said a pre... read..

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