During a strong earthquake in Assam’s Nagaon district, two nurses at Aditya Hospital demonstrated extraordinary bravery by shielding newborns in the NICU from falling equipment. Porishmita Bora and Lakhi Moni Das risked their lives to protect the vulnerable infants as the building shook violently.
Guwahati is abuzz with Durga Puja anticipation, but relentless rain is disrupting preparations. Puja committees face challenges in meeting deadlines as artisans halt outdoor work due to soaked pandal structures and safety concerns. Despite hurdles like poor road conditions and waterlogging, the festive spirit remains strong, with markets bustling and traders anticipating a prosperous season.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) NE Frontier HQs in Itanagar commenced its ‘Hindi Fortnight’ celebrations on Monday, inaugurated by Inspector General Amitabh Gupta. The initiative aims to promote the government’s official language policy in daily operations. Gupta highlighted the importance of linguistic harmony and training, emphasizing Hindi as a common medium for effective communication among…
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nayagarh, demonstrated drone-based pesticide spraying across six hectares, showcasing efficiency and precision in pest control. The initiative, under the agriculture department’s guidance, aims to reduce chemical overuse and labor costs for farmers. Plans are underway to train farmers in drone operation, integrating technology into Odisha’s agricultural practices.
In Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, a tragic incident occurred where Ripa Das, a 24-year-old mother, allegedly killed her two daughters, Arpita (5) and Panchami (6 months), before taking her own life at their residence.
A 26-year-old driver, Dhiraj Deka, was discovered dead inside his vehicle at Guwahati railway station’s parking area on Sunday night. Deka, a resident of Baihata Chariali and employed by a travel agency, was found in mysterious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.
The CBI has filed a case against Panab Kumar Baishya, a former NF Railway assistant executive engineer, for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known income sources. Baishya, who served in Silchar, is accused of accumulating over Rs 1.14 crore between 2016 and 2023.
Former Meghalaya CM Donwa Dethwelson Lapang was laid to rest with full state honors on Monday, including gun salutes, at Jaiaw Presbyterian Church cemetery. A state funeral was held at Students’ Field, where CM Conrad K Sangma and others paid respects to the veteran leader.
