A water tanker lost control near Assam Down Town University in Guwahati on Monday, hitting several vehicles and pedestrians. The accident resulted in the death of scooty rider Mangal Gupta and left three students from the university severely injured. The…

A cylinder blast in Ashapuri Colony, Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, killed at least six people on Monday evening. City Magistrate Chandra Prakash Paryadarshi confirmed that three men and three women were among the victims. The blast, which occurred between 8:30 and…

The Guwahati Jal Board temporarily suspended water supply in Geetanagar and surrounding areas on Monday due to a pipeline leakage at Krishna Nagar, Chandmari. However, frustrated residents complained about frequent shutdowns and low-pressure supply, calling it a recurring issue. Despite…

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced that online form fill-up for the HSLC 2025 examination will run from October 23 to November 14, 2024. Schools must complete the process through the online portal. The last date for…

Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) officials inspected three textile dyeing factories near Barshapara ACA Stadium on Monday. Two factories were sealed for discharging untreated wastewater into the Mora Bharalu river, while the third was fined Rs 40,000 for similar violations. The…

Guwahati police uncovered a shocking scene at a Jyotikuchi residence where they found the skeleton of Purnima Dey lying on her bed, surrounded by ritual items. Her son, Joydev Dey, had been living with the remains, performing rituals and placing…

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kamrup (Guwahati), directed Reliance SMART to pay Rs. 13,500 for charging more than the MRP. Complainant Mehboobar Rahman discovered that Reliance SMART charged Rs. 80.75 for a 500g packet of Mantra Organic Sugar, though…

The ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI), Nagpur, has initiated the commercial cultivation of six sweet orange varieties—Valencia, Westin, TM-33, Cutter Valencia, Pera, and Natal—at Biswanath Chariali in Assam. This aims to meet the rising demand for citrus fruits in the…

Amid opposition within Congress, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Borah confirmed approaching BJP turncoat Jayanta Bora to join the party. Despite meeting with Bora, Borah hinted that Bora might not receive a ticket for the November 19 by-polls.…

An African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has been confirmed in Karbi Anglong, originating in Bura Teron Gaon, Longnit. District Commissioner Nirola Phangchopi has enforced strict containment measures. A 10-kilometre "Infected Zone" has been established, with surrounding areas designated as "Surveillance…