A community-led vigil against cattle rustling escalated into a volatile confrontation between residents and law enforcement in Dibrugarh in the early hours of Friday, culminating in police firing blank shots to disperse an agitated crowd. For over a week, the residents of Maijan Natun Gaon have been on high alert following a string of livestock…
Residents of Dibrugarh welcomed the new year with spiritual fervour on Thursday as hundreds of devotees thronged religious places across the town, seeking divine blessings for the year ahead. Temples, churches, and gurudwaras witnessed significant footfall as people chose to begin 2026 with prayers and gratitude. The highest rush was recorded at the magnificent Jagannath…
A bust of Padmashree Hanumanbax Kanoi was unveiled at the Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmal Kanoi (DHSK) Commerce College on Tuesday, paying tribute to one of Assam’s most distinguished educational philanthropists whose vision transformed the region’s academic landscape. Prof Jiten Hazarika, Vice Chancellor of Dibrugarh University, performed the unveiling ceremony honouring Hanumanbax Kanoi (October 6, 1885 –…
In a move to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical industrial application, the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), in collaboration with Dibrugarh University, organised the Industry–Academia Meet 2025 on Tuesday. The event, held at the BCPL administrative building in Lepetkata, Dibrugarh brought together over 80 stakeholders from various industrial giants and academic…
Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘Khumtai Tree and Flower Festival 2025-26’ at Letekubasti in Golaghat district, marking the beginning of a four-day celebration dedicated to indigenous flora and environmental conservation. The festival, organised under the initiative of Khumtai MLA Mrinal Saikia, aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the…
