A 63-year-old surgeon renowned for his selfless service to impoverished patients has become the latest victim of a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam, losing his entire life savings of Rs 49 lakh to cyber criminals posing as law enforcement officials. Dr Sadagar Deuri, a Professor of Surgery at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH), filed a…
The iconic Bogibeel Bridge, India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge, completed seven years on Thursday since being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2018. The engineering marvel, located near Dibrugarh, stands as a symbol of connectivity, progress, and national integration for the region. Constructed over the Brahmaputra River, the 4.94-kilometre-long bridge links the southern…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and Dibrugarh MP Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that if sports can be developed as an industry, it will help India capture the global market by creating jobs and generating income. He made these remarks at the closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav held at the Chowkidingee…
Swapneel Paul In a significant administrative overhaul, the Government of Assam’s Personnel Department issued a notification on Wednesday announcing the transfer and posting of several high-ranking IAS and ACS officers across the state. The reshuffle aims to streamline public service delivery and optimise district administration. Key Appointments and District Swaps Heading the list of changes,…
In a major push for wildlife conservation and regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the ambitious Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in January 2026. Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the project has gained significant momentum following the Prime Minister’s visit to the…
