Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, became a global hub for eco-textile dialogue as it hosted an International Symposium cum Workshop on December 5. Organised by the Department of Apparel and Textile Science (ATS), the event, titled “Pioneering Sustainable Innovations and Business Opportunities in Natural Fibres,” united international experts, scientists, and industry stakeholders to forge a…
Train operations on the critical Tinsukia-Dibrugarh route were severely disrupted for five hours early Sunday morning after an unauthorised, oversized trailer truck became stuck at a railway level crossing. The incident, which affected six trains, including the prestigious 12424 Rajdhani Express, left thousands of passengers stranded. The blockage occurred at approximately 5.30 am at level…
Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh on Saturday reviewed security and logistical arrangements in Namrup ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 21, when he is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of a Rs 11,000-crore Brownfield Ammonia-Urea fertiliser project. The high-level review meeting focused on security deployment, traffic and crowd…
East Siang Police has enlisted the star power of actor, model, and entrepreneur Chum Darang as the new Child Safety Ambassador for its flagship initiative, Project Muskaan. Her formal induction is hailed as a significant boost to the district’s efforts in child protection and community outreach. Project Muskaan, launched on November 11, 2025, is a…
Members of the Dibrugarh Press Club on Saturday conducted a site visit to erosion-affected locations along the Brahmaputra River in the Nagaghuli area, witnessing firsthand the extensive damage caused by over a decade of relentless river erosion and the ongoing protective measures being implemented by authorities. The media delegation, led by Dibrugarh Press Club President…
