Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formally approved Bongaigaon Medical College, allowing the institution to admit 100 MBBS students. With the approval, Bongaigaon Medical College has become Assam’s 15th medical college, while the total number of MBBS seats in the state has increased to 1,925, according to the Chief Minister. Sarma described the development as another significant milestone in Assam’s efforts to expand medical education and strengthen the state’s healthcare infrastructure. He said in a post on X that he was “happy to share that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has formally approved Bongaigaon Medical College with permission to admit 100 MBBS students.” The Chief Minister added that the new medical college would further contribute to Assam’s growing medical education ecosystem and support the state government’s efforts to develop Assam as a major hub for medical education. He also thanked Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda for his continued support and for approving the medical college. “With this, Bongaigaon Medical College becomes Assam’s 15th medical college, taking our total MBBS seats to 1,925,” Sarma said, terming the approval a proud moment for Assam. He noted that the expansion of medical education would create greater opportunities for students aspiring to pursue medicine within the state. The development comes amid the state government’s continued focus on expanding medical and healthcare facilities across Assam, including increasing access to medical education and trained healthcare professionals. The addition of 100 MBBS seats at Bongaigaon Medical College is expected to give students from Assam and the wider Northeast more opportunities to pursue medical education closer to home. Sarma has frequently highlighted the expansion of medical colleges and MBBS seats as a key component of his government’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen human resources in the medical sector. With 15 medical colleges and 1,925 MBBS seats, Assam has significantly expanded its medical education capacity in recent years. The Chief Minister said the latest approval would further strengthen the state’s journey towards becoming a major centre for medical education in the country. --IANS tdr/dan

Bongaigaon, Assam |: NTPC Bongaigaon has successfully concluded its Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2026, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to empower young girls through education, life skills, leadership training, and personality development. The four-week residential programme benefited 50 girls from nearby communities, equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to shape a brighter future.

Bongaigaon, Assam, India | July 28, 2026: NTPC Bongaigaon has highlighted the remarkable success of its Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative dedicated to empowering girls from rural and underprivileged communities through education, leadership development, life skills, and confidence-building. During a media interaction, Shri Arnab Maitra, Executive Director & Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon…

New Delhi : In a significant leadership development, NTPC Limited has elevated Arnab Maitra, the Head of Project and Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon, to the position of Executive Director of the power station. The appointment recognizes his extensive contribution to India's power sector and his leadership in enhancing the operational performance of the company's flagship thermal power plant in Assam.

New Delhi / Bongaigaon, India |In observance of Earth Day, NTPC Limited’s Bongaigaon unit organized a plantation drive, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The initiative was held under this year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlighting the role of collective action in protecting ecosystems and combating climate change. The drive was inaugurated by Arnab Maitra, Head of Project at NTPC Bongaigaon, who planted saplings in the presence of senior officials and employees from multiple departments.

New Delhi: Reinforcing its commitment to community development and youth empowerment, NTPC Bongaigaon has launched the 2026 batch of Disha Classes, an educational initiative conducted under the employee-led voluntary platform e-VOICE in collaboration with the station’s CSR wing. The program, operational since 2019, aims to prepare students from neighboring communities for state and central government competitive examinations, with a special focus on recruitment into police services and armed forces.

New Delhi, India: NTPC Limited’s Bongaigaon project has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for the installation of solar-powered water purification systems under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The agreement was signed on February 2, 2026, as part of NTPC’s ongoing CSR initiatives in Assam. The MoA signing took place in the presence of Arindam Sinha, Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region-II and Southern Region), NTPC Limited; Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon; and Anurag Gupta, General Manager (Operations and Maintenance), NTPC Bongaigaon.

Five people from West Bengal and Assam have been arrested in connection with smuggling of luxury used cars from Bhutan, officials said on Saturday. Kerala: Five people arrested for smuggling luxury used cars from Bhutan; DTO among the accused In a statement, Customs said that the arrested persons are Biswadeb Das from Jaigaon in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, Deepak Patwari from Paltanbazar in Kamrup district, Ayub Ali from Jojigaon in Bongaigaon district, MD Mustafa Ahmed from Poladmari in Jalpaiguri district, and Jalal Mandal from Chapar in Dhubri district. All four belong to Assam.

A Golden Langur's road accident death in Bongaigaon has sparked protests. Locals demand urgent action for wildlife protection.

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Five people from West Bengal and Assam have been arrested in connection with smuggling of luxury used cars from Bhutan, officials said on Saturday. Kerala: Five people arrested for smuggling luxury used cars from Bhutan; DTO among the accused In a statement, Customs said that the arrested persons are Biswadeb Das from Jaigaon in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, Deepak Patwari from Paltanbazar in Kamrup district, Ayub Ali from Jojigaon in Bongaigaon district, MD Mustafa Ahmed from Poladmari in Jalpaiguri district, and Jalal Mandal from Chapar in Dhubri district. All four belong to Assam.

🇮🇳 One person died and four others were critically injured in Bongaigaon, Assam, after coming into contact with a live wire from a tower line. The deceased has been identified as Jahirul Islam, and the injured individuals are in critical condition and…

🇮🇳 In a head-on collision between an SUV and an auto-rickshaw in Bongaigaon, Assam, one person died and ten others were injured. The SUV fled the scene but was later apprehended. The injured individuals have been admitted to the hospital for treatment.

100 me se 22 ko Bongaigaon me hone wali forthcoming zonal competitions me Barpeta ko represent karne ke liye select kiya gaya hai. 

Eight Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Assam's Bongaigaon on suspicion of illegal border crossing and lack of valid documents on Tuesday.

Guwahati: The New Bongaigaon (NBQ) Workshop under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is making notable strides in modernising railway maintenance, boosting passenger satisfaction, and promoting sustainability. Among its key upgrades is the installation of a D-Cal Cutting Plotter Machine, which replaces the conventional screen-printing method for coach lettering. Unlike screen-printed labels that often fade and wear […] The post NFR workshop sets new standards in rail maintenance, green innovation appeared first on EastMojo.

Guwahati, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Monday with the number of affected people rising to over 45,000 across seven districts, while one person remained missing and several roads, bridges and public infrastructure suffered extensive damage due to incessant rainfall and rising river levels, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 45,839 people have been affected in Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur and Nalbari districts. The deluge has inundated 257 villages spread across 14 revenue circles, while nearly 4,279 hectares of crop land remain submerged.

NTPC recently issued a tender to build and commission solar trees for NTPC Bongaigaon under the energy conservation budget. it