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Forest Department Intensifies Hunt for Absconding Poacher

The Digboi Forest Division is actively pursuing Raising Munda, a notorious poacher from Tinsukia’s Noloni area. Munda escaped during a recent raid, though his accomplices, Chota Bhai Urang and Monglu Bhumij, were arrested earlier. During the operation, authorities seized a…

AASU Protests Rising Prices, Demands Action

The Tinsukia District Students' Union (AASU) organized a protest rally against soaring prices of essential goods, blaming the BJP government for the hikes. The protest, led by TDSU leaders, criticized Assam’s government and Supply Minister Ranjit Dass for failing to…

Six Killed in Manipur Attack; CM Vows Justice

Suspected Kuki militants killed six people, including three women and three children, in Jiribam, Manipur. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemned the "barbaric act," promising swift justice. The victims were missing since November 11 after an attack on a camp…

Assam Cab Drivers Launch 48-Hour Hunger Strike

The Assam State Drivers' Association and All Assam Cab Welfare Federation began a 48-hour hunger strike in Guwahati, demanding solutions to long-standing issues. Key concerns include app-based cab services charging 30-40% commissions, defying the Supreme Court's 20% cap. Drivers also…

Swahid Smarak Kshetra Hall to Open in December

The reception hall of Guwahati's ₹100-crore Swahid Smarak Kshetra may be inaugurated on December 10, pending final construction. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed the memorial honors 850 Assam Agitation martyrs with a photo hall, meditation space, a 67-meter tower,…

Assam CM Defends Renaming Karimganj as Sribhumi

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defended renaming Karimganj district as Sribhumi, referencing Rabindranath Tagore's century-old term for the area. He criticized Congress for opposing the move, stating the name "Karimganj" lacks historical significance. The state cabinet approved the renaming along…

GMC Fines Shops for Poor Hygiene in Guwahati

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined poultry, fish, and mutton shops ₹21,500 for hygiene violations during an inspection of 35 outlets. Conducted with the Animal Husbandry Department and police, the drive covered areas like Beltola, Basistha, and Khanapara. Shopkeepers were…

NFR Partners with IIT Guwahati to Boost Railway Safety and Sustainability

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed four MoUs with IIT Guwahati to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The collaboration focuses on: High-speed camera systems to detect broken cargo seals. AI-based face recognition for passenger safety. Real-time alerts for alarm chain…

Elephant Radio-Collared in Assam to Reduce Conflict

A tusker in Baksa district, Assam, was radio-collared on November 18 to track its movements and manage human-elephant conflicts. The initiative, led by the State Forest Department and Baksa Forest Division, involved veterinarians, biologists, and Aaranyak researchers. The GPS-enabled collar…

Guwahati Police Bust Gang Involved in Theft and Sale of Manhole Covers

Guwahati Police have arrested a gang responsible for stealing and illegally selling manhole covers after an investigation into thefts in the Bamunimaidan area. The gang had been taking manhole covers from locations in Chandmari and Bamunimaidan, using small commercial vehicles…

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