Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Dibrugarh University will introduce a Japanese language course from the next academic year. The initiative follows a Japan Caravan event organized by the Japan Foundation. The university signed an MoU with Mirai Japanese…
A fatal accident in Chaygaon, Kamrup district, claimed the lives of Samiran Das and Hirakjyoti Das after two motorcycles collided head-on. Another rider, Pritam Talukdar, sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized. The impact caused both bikes to catch fire, requiring…
Guwahati Traffic Police announced traffic diversions near Downtown Hospital on G.S. Road from March 3, 2025, due to flyover construction. Vehicle movement between Sixmile Flyover and Downtown will be restricted from 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM daily until completion. Alternative…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared images of the under-construction Twin Tower at Betkuchi, Guwahati, calling it an Integrated Directorate Complex. The Rs 808.4 crore project, funded by AIFA, aims to centralize various state directorates. Spread over 12.12 acres, the…
Nagaon Police arrested Basiruddin and Abdul Khalek for their involvement in the February 20 attack on Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain in Rupahihaat. Viral videos showed Hussain being struck with a cricket bat while his security personnel were also assaulted. His…
In a major crackdown, South Salmara Mankachar police busted a fake PAN card racket in Thakuranbari village. The raid, led by ASP Pratap Das, resulted in the arrest of Zamir Hussain and the seizure of 20 fake PAN cards, 250…
Karimganj, Assam: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Sribhumi Police apprehended two individuals and seized 10.243 kg of suspected ganja under Badarpur Police Station. Acting on specific intelligence, the team launched the operation, leading to the recovery of the contraband. Authorities…
The Union Budget 2025-26 has raised the credit limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, ensuring affordable loans for farmers at a 4% interest rate. The RBI also increased collateral-free KCC…
Guwahati Jal Board announced a water supply suspension from March 2 to 5 for the second phase of a robotic pipeline survey. The decision follows a recent pipeline burst in Pandu. The first phase, conducted in February, identified 12 weak…
Basistha Police arrested Bisesh Singhal for the hit-and-run that killed senior officer Birinchi Kumar Das in Guwahati’s Lalmati area. The accident occurred when a speeding Swift car (AS 01 AY 9101) hit Das’ scooter. The driver fled but was later…