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29 Oct

Dholai bagan area under scanner for unchecked illegal liquor Sale

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Serious allegations have surfaced over the illegal liquor trade in Hailakandi district. Locals have alleged that illegal liquor business is being carried out openly in Dholai 6 No. Block, Dholai Bagan Gram Panchayat area and Ekadash Malichara area under Katlicherra Police Station. What is even more worrying is that liquor bottles are allegedly being sold to minors, ignoring the age limit fixed by the government. Local residents claim that this has led to growing unrest in many families in the area. According to locals, a section of young boys has become addicted to alcohol. This is also affecting family life.…

28 Oct

2026 Theme ‘Belonging’ Marks Birth Anniversary of Judo Founder Jigoro Kano

PreetiAssam, Sports

World Judo Day was celebrated in Guwahati on Wednesday through a series of programmes highlighting the values of inclusion, discipline and sportsmanship associated with the martial art. The day is observed globally on October 28 to mark the birth anniversary of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo. The International Judo Federation (IJF) has been commemorating the occasion annually, with the 2026 theme being “Belonging”, aimed at fostering an environment where every judoka feels recognised, respected and welcomed. The celebrations in Guwahati began in the morning at Satgaon, where a special programme was organised for visually impaired judo students. The event…

28 Oct

Mission Basundhara 4.0 Guidelines for Moran, Matak to be Uploaded on Portal

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is on a two-day tour to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, held two crucial meetings on various land-related issues concerning the indigenous people of several districts in Upper and northern AssamIn the first meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh, attended by the District Commissioners of Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, and Majuli, along with forest department officials and representatives of tribal organisations, discussions were held regarding the problems faced by tribal people concerning the revenue department.In the second meeting, held in the presence of representatives from various organisations of the Moran and Matak communities,…

28 Oct

Assam Government Reshuffles Forest Officials, T. Sheshidhar Reddy Posted as Goalpara DFO

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has ordered a reshuffle of forest officials, appointing Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Kadam Suhas Tarachand as Deputy Director of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, with additional charge as its in-charge Field Director. According to a notification issued by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department on October 27, Tarachand, an IFS officer of the 2014 batch, has been transferred from his post as Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Nagaon Division. He replaces T. Sheshidhar Reddy, an IFS officer of the 2020 batch, who has been transferred to Goalpara Division as DFO. Reddy takes over from…

26 Oct

Northeast frontier railway inaugurates ‘The Terminal’

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Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated a new passenger amenity hub, 'The Terminal', near Guwahati Railway Station on the evening of 23rd October, offering food, shopping and entertainment under one roof. The facility was inaugurated by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Srivastava, in the presence of Principal Chief Commercial Manager Neeraj Sahay and Lumding Divisional Railway Manager Sameer Lohani. It has been developed in the old Passenger Reservation System (PRS) building area on Station Road at Paltan Bazar. 'The Terminal' will provide rail passengers, families and other visitors a convenient space for dining, relaxation and leisure. According to NFR CPRO Kapinjal…

26 Oct

Doctors’ Residential Quarters Within Same Hospital Complex

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The 869-bed Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital will be opened on November 16. The construction company has completed the construction work. There will be residential quarters for doctors within the same complex. Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday took stock of the progress of the hospital. Several departments will be shifted to MMCH for the reconstruction of GMCH.

25 Oct

Aaranyak Initiative Strengthens Community-Led Wildlife Protection

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In a step aimed at strengthening community-led wildlife protection, more than 20 members of Community Surveillance and Monitoring Teams (CSMTs) around Raimona National Park in Assam were provided field gear, including winter boots and rechargeable torches, on October 16. The beneficiaries belong to six key villages surrounding the Central Range of the national park. They form the first CSMTs established under an initiative of the Legal and Advocacy Division (LAD) of Aaranyak to enhance community-based surveillance and support the Forest Department in protecting wildlife. Serving as the first line of defence against wildlife-related crimes and illegal activities, the teams will…

24 Oct

48-Year-Old Man Receives Liver from Younger Sister in 16-Hour Surgery at GMCH

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Assam has achieved a major milestone in public healthcare with the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) becoming the first government hospital in the state to perform liver transplant. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday.In a post on X, Sarma said a 48-year-old man from Kamrup Metropolitan district underwent the 16-hour-long surgery, during which he received a portion of his liver from his younger sister. Both the donor and recipient are recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under close medical supervision, he added.Congratulating the medical team involved in the procedure, the Chief Minister described the achievement as…

24 Oct

16-Hour Complex Surgery Successfully Completed at Gauhati Medical College

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A successful liver transplant was performed at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday. The liver transplant surgery has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the state's healthcare sector. This complex surgery, which lasted for about 16 hours, was completed successfully. This was disclosed today by Minister Ashok Singhal at a press conference. It is worth mentioning that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state's Health Department had taken steps in 2025 itself towards building liver transplant and allied medical infrastructure.

23 Oct

112 durga idols immersed in two days at Pandu ghat in Guwahati

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Pandu Ghat on the Brahmaputra has gained a distinct identity among the public as one of Guwahati's major immersion sites. This is because the disciplined manner in which Durga idols are immersed at Pandu Ghat is incomparable. Every year, a competition is held here to judge which committee carries out the immersion in the most disciplined manner. Alongside, competitions are organized in various other categories and the celebration committees are awarded with cash prizes accordingly. Notably, unlike other ghats where immersion is done in one day, at Pandu Ghat the immersion is carried out over two days - on Vijaya…