The historic Hatijan Tea Estate in Dibrugarh, Assam is teetering on the brink of irreversible damage, with its management warning of a potential “long-lasting” collapse due to a prolonged strike and the withdrawal of key personnel following violent threats. In a starkly worded General Notice issued on November 17, 2025, Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd.,…
The Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of IGAR (North), conducted a Sports Items Distribution Programme at Wakka in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district on Monday, partnering with NGO Team DESH to promote youth engagement through athletics and physical activities. The community outreach initiative witnessed the distribution of diverse sports equipment—including footballs, volleyballs, badminton…
In a case of mistaken identity, 44 workers from Jammu were detained by vigilant local youths at Assam’s New Tinsukia Junction Railway Station on Monday morning on suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi migrants, before being cleared and released following verification by authorities. The incident began when the group disembarked at the railway station, immediately drawing…
Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh has marked a transformative milestone in regional healthcare by successfully performing a complex open-heart surgery using advanced minimal-access cardiac techniques—a groundbreaking achievement that sets a new standard for sophisticated cardiac care in Upper Assam. The pioneering procedure, conducted by a multidisciplinary team led by the Department of Cardiothoracic…
Dibrugarh commemorated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s Iron Man, with a grand Padayatra on Monday, marking the second such march organised in his honour. The procession commenced from Chowkidinghee Playground and traversed through Jiban Phukan Nagar, witnessing enthusiastic participation from diverse sections of society. Prior to the march, a solemn tribute…
