The Goalpara district road safety committee, in collaboration with the transport and health departments, organized a free eye camp for drivers and handimen at Hasila bus station on Monday. The camp, supervised by Dr. Bhaskarjyoti Baishya and his team from…
A woman, Anamika Das, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her home in Balijuri, Sootea, on December 30. Anamika, a caretaker along with her husband, Mithun Bauri, worked for Rajiv Sonar's father. The body was discovered by Balbahadur Sonar,…
The Assam police department has undergone a reshuffle with IPS officer Partha Sarathi Mahanta appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Guwahati. Mahanta, a 1999 batch officer, brings extensive experience and a proven track record in policing. He replaces…
Tawang District Commissioner Kanki Darang has issued a winter advisory to ensure public safety amid extreme weather conditions in high-altitude areas. Travelers heading to popular destinations like Bumla Pass, Shongetser Lake, and Sela Pass are urged to check weather reports…
Twenty days into his tenure, Power Minister Prasanta Phukan addressed the growing controversy surrounding smart meters, assuring the public that the government is taking the issue of high tariffs seriously. Following a review meeting at Bijuli Bhawan, Phukan clarified that…
A full-grown elephant was injured after being struck by a speeding train in Tripura's Khowai district on Saturday night. District Forest Officer Akshay Balu Bhorde stated the elephant, part of a herd, was moving when a local train traveling from…
A tourist influx at Kaziranga National Park's year-end jeep safari counters led to rampant overcharging. Tourists report paying two to three times the standard fare despite fixed rates set by the forest department. Allegations target jeep operators and travel agencies…
A gang of robbers executed a daylight burglary at an astrologer's residence in Tezpur, Assam, stealing ₹15,000 cash and gold worth ₹3 lakh. Residents allege weak policing has emboldened thieves, who have targeted homes and vehicles in recent months. Earlier…
The Gauhati High Court has directed Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh to submit affidavits addressing concerns from an inspection report on jail conditions. The court, led by Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Kaushik Goswami, urged states to outline…
Assam has introduced 13 Anti-Depredation Squads (ADS) near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, in collaboration with conservation group Aranyak, to reduce human-wildlife conflict. The squads, composed of local villagers, are trained in wildlife handling and defense techniques to safeguard farmland and homes…