Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has been indicted in New York for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme. Along with seven co-defendants, including his nephew, Sagar Adani, he is accused of paying $250 million…
A gas cylinder explosion at a food stall during the Raas Festival in Guwahati's Lokhra injured one person severely. The blast, which occurred at a crowded stall, resulted in the victim losing a leg. The individual was rushed to Gauhati…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
