The Assam government will establish 3 pet care hospitals in Guwahati, Bokakhat, and Dibrugarh, along with 5 multi-care veterinary centres in key districts by 2025. Announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the initiative aims to enhance animal healthcare for both…
City Cyber Police recovered ₹88,888 lost in an online scam and credited it back to the victim. Efforts continue to recover the remaining ₹1,21,000.
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined a Surya Path resident ₹2,500 for stacking construction materials on the road. The action is part of a crackdown on civic violations. GMC warned stricter measures ahead and urged proper storage practices to prevent obstruction…
A gas leak with black smoke occurred at 450 feet depth during well digging at Shankar Kumar’s home in Khatkhati, near the CRPF group centre. Nearby residents were evacuated. Fire services are on-site, and ONGC officials are en route. The…
A clash at Dalgram polling station in South Karimganj left several injured, including a Congress Zila Parishad candidate. BJP supporters are accused in the attack. Separately, in Narayanpur, independent candidate Pankaj Bhuyan was detained by villagers for allegedly trying to…
BSF intercepted a wildlife smuggling attempt in Dhubri, rescuing 202 Sand Boas and arresting two West Bengal residents. Arif and Talib Mal were caught with the snakes hidden in sacks near the Ghewmari border. Authorities suspect a larger wildlife trafficking…
Biswanath district witnessed brisk polling in Assam’s first phase of Panchayat elections, with 43.21% turnout by 1:30 PM. Voting is underway in 747 booths across Biswanath, Behali, and Gahpur constituencies, covering 4.74 lakh voters and 1,312 candidates. So far, 261…
In Hailakandi, four poll officials were suspended for misplacing ballot papers at Polling Station 39 during the Assam Panchayat Elections. District Commissioner Nisarga Hivare confirmed their suspension for gross negligence. An FIR has been lodged, and a police investigation is…
The BJP has dismissed opposition claims of an ED raid at KAAC CEM Tuliram Ronghang's residence as false. Spokesperson Salawar Bey clarified no ED officials visited the house and termed the allegations as baseless. The party also stated the residence…
The first phase of Assam Panchayat Elections saw high voter turnout in Sivasagar today. Voting began at 7:30 am across 858 booths and continued smoothly till 4:30 pm. A total of 2,291 candidates contested for posts in five regional panchayats,…