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GNRC Medical marks 13 years; lays foundation stone for cardiac sciences and cancer care centres

GNRC Medical marks 13 years; lays foundation stone for cardiac sciences and cancer care centres

Jan 01, 2026

GNRC Medical on Wednesday, December 31 marked its 13th Foundation Day, reflecting on its journey of growth and its expanding role in addressing the region’s rising burden of complex diseases. A major highlight of the occasion was the laying of the foundation stone for the GNRC Cardiac Sciences Centre and the GNRC Cancer Care Centre at the North Guwahati campus. Shri Deba Kumar Mishra, IAS, District Commissioner of Kamrup, attended the programme as the Chief Guest.

GMC to bar e-rickshaws from major Guwahati roads, unregistered vehicles to be seized

GMC to bar e-rickshaws from major Guwahati roads, unregistered vehicles to be seized

Dec 31, 2025

On the last day of 2025, the Mayor of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Tuesday outlined the civic body’s major achievements over the past year and presented an ambitious roadmap for 2026, with a strong focus on cleanliness, infrastructure development, revenue mobilisation, and regulatory reforms.

CAG criticizes Assam's 'unrealistic' budget, calls for better fiscal discipline

CAG criticizes Assam's 'unrealistic' budget, calls for better fiscal discipline

Nov 30, 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has critically assessed the Assam government's budgetary assumptions for the 2023-24 financial year, describing them as "unrealistic and overestimated," with several supplementary grants approved without the original funds being utilised.

From Principal Office to Courtroom: Power struggle at J.B. Law College amid alleged conspiracy over governance

From Principal Office to Courtroom: Power struggle at J.B. Law College amid alleged conspiracy over governance

Sep 10, 2025

J.B. Law College faces a power struggle as former Principal-in-Charge Nabanita Medhi challenges her removal in court. The governance dispute has sparked suspensions and legal battles.

Gaurav Gogoi slams Centre over ONGC gas leak in Assam, cites accountability lapses

Gaurav Gogoi slams Centre over ONGC gas leak in Assam, cites accountability lapses

Jul 24, 2025

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi today raised serious concerns in Parliament over the gas leak incident at ONGC’s Well RDS-147A in the Rudrasagar Oil Field of Sivasagar district, Assam, which occurred on June 12, 2025.

13 deaths from Japanese Encephalitis spark concern at Assam’s GMCH

13 deaths from Japanese Encephalitis spark concern at Assam’s GMCH

Jul 06, 2025

13 fatalities from Japanese Encephalitis in Assam reported this year. 50 confirmed cases treated at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital. Health authorities maintain vigilance amid ongoing concerns.

Heavy rains and hill runoff trigger flash floods in Guwahati: GMC

Heavy rains and hill runoff trigger flash floods in Guwahati: GMC

May 29, 2025

Heavy rainfall in Guwahati, combined with runoff water from surrounding hills, including those in Meghalaya, has led to significant flash floods and widespread waterlogging.

Assam: MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi distributes cheques to Namghars and critical ill patients in Boko

Assam: MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi distributes cheques to Namghars and critical ill patients in Boko

May 28, 2025

Member of Parliament for the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency, Bijuli Kalita Medhi, visited Boko today, May 28 and distributed cheques to various namghars (traditional Vaishnavite prayer halls) located across the Boko region.

AIUDF raises concerns over detainee treatment at Assam border

AIUDF raises concerns over detainee treatment at Assam border

May 28, 2025

A high-level delegation from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), comprising 11 members, called on Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday, May 28 to raise serious concerns over the treatment of individuals recently detained as suspected foreigners along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Egg prices soar in Guwahati, strains wallets and eateries

Egg prices soar in Guwahati, strains wallets and eateries

May 28, 2025

Guwahati is grappling with a sudden surge in egg prices that has surprised both consumers and local enterprises. Previously stable at Rs160, the price of an egg plate now hovers between Rs180 and Rs190. 

Supreme Court directs Assam Human Rights Commission to probe alleged 'fake' police encounters in state

Supreme Court directs Assam Human Rights Commission to probe alleged 'fake' police encounters in state

May 28, 2025

- Supreme Court mandates investigation by Assam Human Rights Commission into suspected police encounters. - Issues raised about adherence to Supreme Court's prescribed protocols. - Emphasis on Human Rights Commissions' role in rights protection.

Supreme Court Collegium relocates 21 judges to maintain judicial balance

Supreme Court Collegium relocates 21 judges to maintain judicial balance

May 28, 2025

- Supreme Court Collegium sanctions relocation of 21 judges. - Includes three from Gauhati High Court. - Transfers aim to boost judicial effectiveness.

Amid Air India suspension, Assam CM promises enhanced flight connectivity to Silchar

Amid Air India suspension, Assam CM promises enhanced flight connectivity to Silchar

May 26, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a crucial meeting with the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, to discuss the expansion of air connectivity and aviation infrastructure in the Northeast.

Prateek Kuhad: A night of 'Silhouettes' in Guwahati

Prateek Kuhad: A night of 'Silhouettes' in Guwahati

Dec 17, 2024

Prateek Kuhad's soulful performance in Guwahati enthralled a large audience. The concert was part of his 'Silhouettes' tour, featuring hits from his EP, albums.

Guwahati resident criticises littered roads in Dighalipukhuri with sarcastic post

Guwahati resident criticises littered roads in Dighalipukhuri with sarcastic post

Jun 26, 2024

A Guwahati resident voiced her anger on X about the littered streets of Dighalipukhuri, sharing sarcastic remarks and pictures highlighting the issue.

Watch | Guwahati man thrashes aging father over family dispute

Watch | Guwahati man thrashes aging father over family dispute

May 09, 2024

However, Chandmari Police released Prabal Das after his father earnestly appealed to the police over and over again.

Assam: Woman brutally murdered in Dhubri district

Assam: Woman brutally murdered in Dhubri district

Jan 03, 2024

A woman had been discovered brutally murdered in her bedroom on Wednesday morning, at Chaparbalajan village in the Golakganj area of the Dhubri District.

Assam: Massive fire breaks out in a godown in Guwahati’s Barsapara

Assam: Massive fire breaks out in a godown in Guwahati’s Barsapara

Dec 17, 2023

As per preliminary reports, the fire broke out in Rolling Mill in the Barsapara area of Guwahati.

Assam: Two journalists, RTI workers detained by CM Vigilance over SCERT scam

Assam: Two journalists, RTI workers detained by CM Vigilance over SCERT scam

May 30, 2023

The individuals taken into custody by the CM Vigilance Cell have been identified as Bhaskarjyoti Hazarika and Pujamoni Das, both working as journalists, and Anup Saikia and Rabijit Gogoi, who are RTI employees.

Assam: 126 persons apprehended in Dhubri for their alleged involvement Child Marriage

Assam: 126 persons apprehended in Dhubri for their alleged involvement Child Marriage

Feb 03, 2023

A total number of 136 people have been apprehended so far in Dhubri district including few Kazi's and guardians of the victims.

Police seize drugs above Rs 400 crore in Guwahati in 2022

Police seize drugs above Rs 400 crore in Guwahati in 2022

Jan 02, 2023

As many as 27652 case are pending before Guwahati police Commissionerate till December 2022.