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Polling begins for council election in Khasi – Jaintia Hills, 272 candidates in fray

Shillong, Feb 21: The stage is set for today’s crucial elections to the two autonomous district councils (ADC) in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills...

Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain attacked by masked assailants, blames Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

In a shocking act of violence, Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain was brutally attacked by a group of masked miscreants at New Bazar in Rupahihat, Nagaon district, on Thursday. The assault, caught on video, has triggered massive political outrage, with Hussain directly blaming Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for orchestrating it.

Don’t misinterpret Religion Act: Pema Khandu urge Christian Forum

Itanagar, Feb 20: After members of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) observed an eight-hour-long hunger strike, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has appealed the people...

Purnima Devi Barman’s fight to save the Hargila Stork earns her a spot on TIME’s Women of the Year List

Aaranyak’s conservation biologist, Dr. Purnima Devi Barman from Assam, has been named to the 2025 TIME Women of the Year list, joining an illustrious group of 13 honorees.

Australia lifts travel restrictions for Assam, global diplomats and business leaders coming for Advantage Assam 2.0

In a landmark decision, Australia has lifted its travel restrictions for Assam, signaling a major boost for tourism, trade, and international engagement in the region. Meanwhile, Germany is in the process of revising its advisory, reflecting growing confidence in Assam’s security and economic potential. However, restrictions will remain in four districts—Tinsukia, Charaideo, Sivasagar, and Dibrugarh—where the Disturbed Areas Act is still enforced due to the presence of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

Ali-Aye-Ligang celebrated with traditional fervor at DHSK College

Dibrugarh, Feb 19: Ali-Aye-Ligang, the vibrant spring festival of the Mising community, was celebrated with traditional fervor at DHSK College in Dibrugarh on Wednesday. This...

Researchers find significant glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh over 32 Years

Researchers from Nagaland University, Lumami and Cotton University, Guwahati, have documented significant glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh over the past three decades.

Bengal’s Sivok and Sikkim’s Rangpo to be linked by railway line by 2027: NFR

Railway connectivity between West Bengal's Sivok and Sikkim's Rangpo is expected to be completed by December 2027.

Training on improved cashew cultivation held in Ampati

Ampati, Feb 19: A training programme on improved cashew cultivation practices was conducted at Circuit House, Ampati, on Tuesday. The programme was organized by the...

USTM hosts comprehensive orientation programme for PhD scholars

Khanapara, Feb 19: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) successfully conducted the Orientation Programme for PhD scholars of the 2025. The programme commenced...

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