On Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary, AASU demanded a train named after him, expansion of his memorial, recognition in waterways, and making Manuhe Manuhor Babe compulsory in schools. They also proposed a welfare scheme in his name. AASU’s “Uddipana” programme saw…
On Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary, Assam flagged off a 10-day musical cruise, “Bistirno Parore”, along the Brahmaputra from Tinsukia to Dhubri. Ten artistes will perform his iconic songs at various stops, engaging with communities and celebrating his legacy…
Ahead of “Seva-hi-Samarpan: Seva Saptah” starting September 17, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation held an orientation for ward councillors at its Uzan Bazar office. The campaign will feature mega health camps, a large blood donation drive, and Nikshay Mitra support for…
Guwahati woke up to shock on Sunday after the bodies of a 15-year-old boy from Ganesh Nagar and 35-year-old Mokibur Rahman of Barpeta were found at Toosonj Guest House in Borbari. Police discovered the crime scene around 2 am on…
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Crime Branch arrested two men, including Ranjit Tayung of North Lakhimpur, from Garchuk for running a large fraud racket. The duo duped victims with fake loan promises, including one case of ₹78 lakh,…
Jalukbari Police arrested three accused involved in a dognapping racket in Bokolia, Karbi Anglong. The gang admitted to buying stolen street dogs cheaply and reselling them at higher prices. Three vehicles used in the crime were seized, and legal action…
Noonmati Police traced and rescued four missing minor girls from Shanti Nagar, Jorhat, Patharqurey, and Barpeta, safely reuniting them with their families. All rescued minors have been handed over to their lawful guardians.
Basistha Police arrested Mochnur Ahmed (35) after raids in Bongaigaon, Chirang, and Kokrajhar, recovering seven stolen vehicles including two Mahindra Thars and an XUV700. Investigations revealed he mainly targeted self-drive and rental cars. Legal action has been initiated.
As part of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations, the Assam government will introduce online music classes in 56 Aadarsha Vidyalayas. The initiative will use the ‘Gurusish’ platform, powered by the patented Gamaka Box Notation System (GBNS), to teach Indian…
Numaligarh Refinery Ltd’s bamboo-based biorefinery has successfully produced 99.7% pure ethanol in trial runs on September 3, marking a major milestone in second-generation ethanol production. The plant, India’s first to make ethanol from bamboo biomass, will be formally inaugurated by…