Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming the third Indian and the first woman boxer from the state to grab the Olympic ticket. Lovlina secured the Olympic berth by defeating Uzbekistan’s Maftunakhon Melieva in the 69 kg category of quarter final bout in the Asia-Oceania Olympic boxing qualifiers at Amman […]

The National Democratic Front of Bodoland or the NDFB formally disbanded on Monday. A special event was held on the occasion at the NDFB designated camp at Sonaigaon in Udalguri district. Leaders of NDFB factions led by B Saoraigwra, Dhiren Boro and Ranjan Daimari were part of the disband program. Significantly, NDFB(Progressive) chief Gobindo Basumatary […]

In the backdrop of novel coronavirus outbreak, health experts have advised people against mass gathering for celebrating Holi so as to contain the spread of the deadly virus. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said that it is advisable not to play Holi to avoid the spread of the viral respiratory infection. “Practicing all possible hand […]

The total number of positive coronavirus cases rose to 42 as one more case has been reported from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Earlier, a three-year-old child in Kerala, who had recently traveled to Italy, had been tested positive for coronavirus. The child has been kept in isolation ward at Ernakulam Medical College. The […]

More than 14,000 people have been screened for coronavirus in various screening counters since early February in Mizoram, a health department official said. A state health department official statement said a total of 14,648 people, who came from outside, were screened in various screening counters since February 2 after the state government set up screening […]

The ruling MDA coalition is all set to call an all-party meeting in the wake of the current situation in Meghalaya. While chief minister Conrad Sangma informed that the Additional Chief Secretary has already been directed to issue a notification to this effect, he added that not only political parties but other stakeholders will also […]

Adding to the concerns of the health authorities in Assam, a number of foreign tourists are still camping in different resorts and homestays in and around the Kaziranga National Park. Two separate medical teams comprising of specialist doctors are on ground to constantly monitor the health condition of the tourists and take appropriate steps if […]

At a time when the number of positive Coronavirus cases is rising in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people not to believe in rumours about the outbreak of the virus. During his interaction with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Pariyojana, PM Modi further said that there are lots of […]

A 76-year-old American tourist was tested positive for Coronavirus disease in Bhutan. The tourist was in Assam from 21st February to 1st March. This news has created panic among many in Assam. The American tourist along with his partner boarded MV Mahabaahu and went for a seven-day cruise that took them to Majuli as well […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that coronavirus has come up as a big challenge in front of the world and all have to tackle the situation together. “Every era brings new challenges to test and strengthen our ‘Collaborate to Create’ spirit. Just as today, coronavirus has come up as a big challenge in […]