The 21 months of Emergency are known for forced mass sterilisations, press censorship, suspension of constitutional rights and centralisation of power.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is undertaking restoration works on a war footing to reinstate train services in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section, where rail connectivity has been disrupted due to a major landslide incident.
On the third day of Ambubachi Mela, devotees flock to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to pray, marking the goddess's menstruation cycle. The temple, closed since June 22 after rituals, will reopen on June 26.
Ambubachi Mela takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the middle of June. This year, tit will be celebrated from June 22 to June 26. Interestingly, the temple is closed on this day since the goddess is said to be menstruating for these four
The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Assam, commenced on Sunday at the historic Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati.
The accused was arrested after a joint operation was carried out by the STF Assam and Dhubri District on June 20, officials said. With this arrest, a total of 12 people have been arrested under Operation Ghost SIM.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a community scale water treatment system that removes fluoride and iron from groundwater. The efficient system can treat up to 20,000 litres of contaminated water per day, offering a low-cost solution for areas with
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post on his official 'X' handle to inform about the development. CM Himanta said that the "transformation" reflects the state government's "unwavering commitment" to maternal and child health.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday presented appointment letters to 400 Medical and Health Officers at a programme held at GMCH auditorium in Guwahati.
Assam Minister Atul Bora said that, under the visionary leadership of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam government remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the rights of the indigenous people of Assam and ensuring their holistic development.
In a continued effort to combat wildlife crimes, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) executed an operation on June 16, successfully obstructing the trafficking of leopard parts.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 18: Jaipur's JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) has been ranked No. 1 in Rajasthan and among Top 10 in India for SDG 8 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 released on Wednesday.