Lumding, Assam: Residents of Lumding have raised concerns over the alleged poor condition and inadequate safety measures around several 11 kV and 33 kV power lines and transformers in the town. Locals claim that some electrical lines are hanging at…

Nagaon, Assam: Assam Minister Keshab Mahanta on Saturday visited several flood-affected areas under the Samaguri and Kaliabor revenue circles of Nagaon district to assess the situation. The minister visited Gatonga, Chakituup, Khalihamari and Misar Rameyapatti, where he interacted with affected…

Nazira, Assam: A woman has alleged that she was assaulted and subjected to indecent behaviour during the distribution of flood relief materials in Ward No. 9 of Nazira town on August 6. According to her complaint, Syeda Rafika Rahman alleged…

New Harangajao, Dima Hasao, Assam: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled two trains and revised the timings of several others following track settlement near New Harangajao station. The Guwahati–Silchar Express (15615) on August 9 and Silchar–Guwahati Express (15616) on…

New Delhi: The Centre has asked Meta to take corrective measures against deepfakes and other harmful AI-generated content on its platforms, sources said. The government is also examining whether Meta's recommendation systems, which determine what content users see and promote,…

Bokakhat, Assam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to seek formal notification of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and reduce its extent from the existing 10-kilometre default limit to one kilometre. Sarma said the…

Guwahati, Assam: The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Basistha Police Station has solved a motorcycle theft case within 24 hours, arresting a 20-year-old man and recovering two allegedly stolen bikes. The accused, identified as Mithun Kumar alias Kalu…

Guwahati, Assam: The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Basistha Police Station has arrested two men allegedly wanted in connection with multiple theft cases in the city. The accused have been identified as Gautam Ray, 21, of Bilasipara, and…

Guwahati, Assam: The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Basistha Police Station has arrested three men allegedly wanted in multiple theft and burglary cases. The accused have been identified as Chang Kharkrang, 18, Bishal Boro, 23, and Ranjit Changma,…

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai: Land has been handed over for the proposed Meghalaya House-II at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said. The facility will support people from Meghalaya travelling to Mumbai for medical treatment, education, work,…

Longding, Arunachal Pradesh: Four cadres of the banned ULFA(I) have surrendered before the Assam Rifles in Longding district, the Indian Army said. The surrender took place during an intelligence-led operation at Chupkhao Track under the Spear Corps. The cadres handed…