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Assam-born scientist Dr. Angaraj Duara working on NASA mission to search for signs of life beyond earth
Assam-born scientist Dr Angaraj Duara is working on NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory mission. His team is testing sensors that could help detect signs of life on distant planets.
Assam: Construction of RCC Bridge in Tengabasti Inaugurated by MLA Padma Hazarika
Naduar MLA Padma Hazarika on Saturday formally inaugurated the construction work of an RCC bridge connecting Shivpuri in Tengabasti with Hajong Gaon under Naduar constituency.
Khel Maharan 3.0 to Begin on November 7, Registration Opens Across Assam
Good news for sports enthusiasts in Assam! The third edition of Khel Maharan, the state government’s flagship grassroots sports initiative, is set to begin on November 7, providing young athletes another opportunity to showcase…
Assam: Educationist Dr Anowar Hussain Passes Away in Mangaldai
Educationist Dr Anowar Hussain (66), resident of Ward No. 2, Mangaldai town, passed away on Thursday.
CNFF-2026 to Showcase 45-Plus Films in Guwahati from Oct 24
GG News Bureau Guwahati, 11th Oct: The 10th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-2026) will be held on October 24 and 25 at the Jyoti Chitraban film society premises in Kahilipara, Guwahati, featuring more than 45 selected…
Guwahati Hosts Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run 7.0 to Promote Cleanliness and Fitness
The Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run 7.0 took place at the SAI Regional Centre in Guwahati, promoting physical fitness and cleanliness. This nationwide initiative, running from October 2 to October 31, 2026, aims to encourage…
Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College hosts Talk on AI and Perspectives in Guwahati
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College organised a talk on "Beyond 360 Degrees Perspective in the Age of AI - A Journey through the Ten Directions" on October 9 for faculty members and students.
Assam: Students with ‘green fingers’ make school campus a ‘vegetable market’ in Nalbari
Borgaon Bapuji Primary School, located on the northern side of the National Highway in Nalbari district, witnessed a unique and heartwarming initiative on Saturday, as young students transformed the school premises into a lively…
Assam Dancer, 20, Found Dead Near Andhra Railway Track, Cremated
Police is investigating the death of this dancer from Assam who had gone there for a performance, the family has claimed that she was murdered.
India and Bhutan Collaborate on Inland Waterways for Enhanced Trade
India and Bhutan are working together to utilize inland waterways to improve trade efficiency for the landlocked Himalayan nation. Recent discussions between Indian and Bhutanese ministers highlighted the importance of the…
Manipur MP calls his dismissal as JNU prof 'witch hunt'
GUWAHATI: Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has called his dismissal as a professor of JNU a \"witch hunt\" and accused the institution of violating
Mayong-Pobitora: From tantra-mantra to a new tourism destination
The occult practices centred around Mayong and the one-horned rhino population of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary have come together to make the region a keytourist destination in Assam. For…
12 hours of mayhem in Manipur: 9 killed as violence engulfs Manipur’s hill districts
9 killed in 12 hours of violence in Manipur’s hill districts as Naga-Kuki clashes intensify; arson and gunfights trigger curbs in Kamjong and NH-202 shutdown.
NSCN (K) Niki Group denies abduction allegations
Dimapur, October 10 (MExN): The NSCN (K) Niki Group has denied reports alleging that its cadres abducted a businessman from his residence in the Khatkhati area of Assam for ransom, claiming that he was apprehended over alleged…
DDLSA, Can Youth organise awareness programme on mental health
Dimapur, October 9 (MExN): The Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA), in collaboration with Can Youth and Eastern Christian College, including the ECC Alumni Association, organised a legal awareness programme on World…
4th Patkai Trophy 2026 at Dr H Ibotombi Singh Indoor Stadium, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous)
Pratiksha Joshi (in black) and Tanisha Chetia (in white), both of Assam Downtown University, in action during the women’s singles badminton final of the 4th Patkai Trophy 2026 at Dr H Ibotombi Singh Indoor Stadium, Patkai…
