ICMR-NIN Study: Vitamin Deficiencies Fuel Cognitive Decline in Elderly
More than one in three older adults in a Hyderabad study showed signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and researchers found strong links between cognitive decline and deficiencies in several key vitamins. The community-based study, led by scientists…
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Urgent Meghalaya Jobs 2026: NEIGRIHMS PTS/PTA Recruitment — Apply Now
The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, has invited applications for one project-based post of Project Technical Support-III / Project Technical Assistant for the national research project…
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Urgent: SC Defers Mahanta Bail to Oct 5 in Zubeen Garg Death Case
The Supreme Court on Monday, August 17, deferred the bail petition of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in the death of Assam singer Zubeen Garg, and scheduled the matter for further hearing on October 5 in Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No.…
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Breaking: Assam BJP Appoints Mriganka Deo Barman as National Secretary
Assam BJP leader Mriganka Deo Barman was named a National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 17, 2026, part of a wide-ranging organisational reshuffle announced by party president Nitin Nabin. The changes, announced and made effective…
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Assam Students Stage Urgent Protest Outside Bijni College Over Fee Hike
Students from seven colleges in Chirang district staged a protest outside Bijni College on Monday against a recent hike in undergraduate admission and semester fees, demanding an immediate review of the revised fee structure. They said the increase would…
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Breaking: Two Air India Pilots Test ‘Non-Negative’ — Results Pending
Two Air India pilots have returned non-negative results for psychoactive substances during an expanded drug screening programme launched after an August 4 in-flight incident, according to reports. Both pilots were removed from the flying roster pending…
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Assam’s Five-Day Drug Inspection Drive in Barpeta: Major Crackdown
An intensive five-day drug inspection drive across Barpeta district by teams of drug inspectors uncovered multiple regulatory violations, led to seizures of medicines and resulted in several pharmacies and storage premises being sealed. The operation…
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লখিচৰাইৰ অশোকধাম মন্দিৰত ভয়াবহ পদপিষ্ট; কমেও ৭ নিহত, বহু আহত
A deadly crush at Bihar’s Ashokdham Temple in Lakhisarai early Monday left at least seven people dead and several others injured, officials said, as thousands of devotees had gathered for worship on the final Monday of the Saavan month. The incident…
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Demow Hospital’s Milestone: 4,000 Snakebites, Just One Death
The Demow CHC and Model Hospital at Raichai Konwar Dehingia has treated its 4,000th snakebite victim, hospital officials said, marking a major milestone in rural snakebite management. The milestone was reached on August 7, 2026, and reflects sustained…
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Assam’s Kaliabor Faces Power Crisis: Transformer Out for 3 Months
A 25 kVA transformer installed by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) in Kaliabor has remained non-functional for nearly three months, residents of Bamuni Pathar and Bamuni Gaon alleged, leaving the two villages to continue suffering…
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