Long queues were seen at petrol pumps across Shillong as residents rushed to refuel amid fears of a possible disruption in fuel supplies to Meghalaya. Rumours and social media messages about a potential fuel shortage triggered panic buying and traffic…
Imphal, August 22: Assam Rifles, in coordination with other security agencies and local police, has recovered a major cache of arms, ammunition and explosive materials during two intelligence-based operations in Churachandpur and Tengnoupal districts of Manipur. In the first operation,…
Thoubal, Manipur, August 22: Assam Rifles has conducted an organ donation awareness session at Phundrei in Manipur’s Thoubal district, sensitising personnel about the life-saving importance of organ donation and the procedures involved in voluntary organ pledging. According to a post…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed four toll-free helplines launched to receive complaints related to extortion, syndicate activities, illegal toll collections and illegal liquor. The helpline numbers are 155334, 155335, 155337 and 155339. Shah said people can directly register complaints…
Assam has achieved a major milestone in livestock biotechnology with the birth of the world’s first IVF-born female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi cattle breed at the College of Veterinary Science, Assam Veterinary and Fishery University, Khanapara. The breakthrough is…
Assam Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Biswajit Daimary reviewed the progress of major skill development, employment and entrepreneurship programmes at a state-level meeting in Dispur. The meeting focused on ITI performance, admissions, employment services and key youth-oriented schemes. Daimary stressed…
The Red Ribbon Club of Dispur College, in association with ASACS and Brahma Kumaris, Guwahati, organised a district-level Youth Awareness Programme under the “Addiction-Free India” (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan) initiative. The programme focused on substance abuse, mental health and HIV/AIDS…
Authorities have intensified an eviction and land-clearance drive on both banks of the Brahmaputra for the proposed new Saraighat Bridge. At Pandu, more than 500 houses have been identified, with nearly 300 families already evicted as the operation continues. The…
Assam has reported around 80–90 new COVID-19 cases in Upper Assam during July and August, with infections rising since late June. Health experts said the currently circulating RF.5 Omicron subvariant has so far caused mostly mild, flu-like symptoms, with no…
Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has intensified his criticism of the Assam government, alleging delays and discrepancies in providing the promised ₹15,000 one-time relief to flood-affected families. He claimed that many victims who lost homes and belongings are still awaiting assistance…