Assam’s ace swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first Indian to complete a two-way swim between Robben Island and Cape Town, South Africa. Battling cold, choppy waters, he dedicated the feat to Assam on Bihu. This adds to his…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi urged unity with Gaurav Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi to strengthen Assam’s Opposition. He accused BJP agents within Congress of sabotaging alliance efforts, though praised APCC president Bhupen Borah and Gaurav Gogoi’s support. Criticizing the BJP-led…
A protest rally against the Waqf Act turned violent in Silchar's Chamra Godam area on Sunday. Held without permission ahead of Panchayat elections, the rally escalated when protesters clashed with police, prompting a mild lathi charge. Some officers were injured…
Ahead of Rongali Bihu, Star Cement announced plans to rebuild two key watch towers—Daflang and Mahimiri—inside Kaziranga National Park. In partnership with park authorities, the eco-friendly towers will support wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching, and tourism. Equipped with modern surveillance tools and…
An NCDS team inspected the dam site to evaluate readiness for power generation. A report will be submitted to the Centre. Meanwhile, locals held rituals praying for the dam’s safe and smooth operation.
Purabi Dairy, operated by WAMUL, has earned ISO 22000:2018 certification for its milk plant in Panjabari and ISO 9001:2015 for its cattle-feed plant in Changsari. In FY 2024-25, the dairy cooperative reported a 25% growth, with turnover crossing Rs 320…
Nagaland Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe sexual harassment allegations against Reny Wilfred, Joint Secretary of IDAN. The case was triggered by a complaint from IDAN employees, which was forwarded to the police. Wilfred denies the…
Central trade unions, employee associations, and Samyukt Kisan Morcha have called a nationwide strike on May 20. Assam will participate actively, as announced at a joint convention in Guwahati. The protest targets the Centre’s labour reforms, new labour codes, and…
STF Assam seized 455 grams of heroin worth ₹4 crore from a bus at Guwahati ISBT. Four people, including the driver, two handymen, and the alleged recipient, were arrested. The drugs were intended for distribution in Hajo and Rangia.
A 22-year-old woman from Gossaigaon accused Safiqul Islam of raping her thrice in a forest near Golakganj. He lured her under the pretext of marriage, with help from his brother-in-law. Locals intervened, but the accused fled. The woman was later…