Manipur authorities destroyed 50 acres of illegal poppy cultivation and four huts in Mullam Kuki village, Ukhrul district. Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the combined efforts of the police, Army, and Forest Department in the operation under the "War…
Rescue efforts for miners trapped in the Umrangso illegal rat-hole mine entered their ninth day, hindered by persistent high water levels. Despite continuous dewatering, pumps have failed to lower the water significantly, possibly due to a connection with the nearby…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Assam’s youth to engage in agriculture to boost productivity and economic growth. Highlighting initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, he announced new irrigation projects and plans to address farmers' grievances. Sarma…
Assam's IT and Science Minister, Keshab Mahanta, met Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Investment, Mr. Liew Chin Tong, ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit. Mahanta held roadshows in Kuala Lumpur, engaging over 150 businesses and leading semiconductor companies to attract…
The body of 35-year-old BJP leader Naveen Ghimire was discovered in a tea garden in Barajuli, Biswanath, on Tuesday. Ghimire, who had participated in Magh Bihu festivities the previous night, was found with visible injury marks, raising suspicions of foul…
The Maha Kumbh 2025 started in Prayagraj on Paush Purnima, drawing over 1.7 crore devotees to the Sangam for a holy dip. Despite 10°C temperatures, pilgrims embraced the spiritual event, which marks the harvest season's end and transitions from Paush…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a joyous Magh Bihu, celebrating nature, harvest, and unity. In his message, he highlighted the festival's cultural importance in fostering happiness and brotherhood. Magh Bihu, marking the harvest season's end, features community feasts, Meji…
A man, around 42, died after being hit by the UP 15611 train near Kamakhya-Guwahati on January 11. The body, now at Guwahati Medical College Hospital morgue, awaits identification. Police request help in locating his family.
Shillong will host two major international football matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in March. India will play against the Maldives on March 19 or 20, followed by an AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh on March 25. Meghalaya Football…
Assam may soon host an aircraft dismantling plant, with discussions underway for a Boeing facility to process decommissioned planes. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed the proposal during a student felicitation event, emphasizing Assam's growing industrial potential. Sarma urged students…