Gorchuk Police arrested three individuals, including a minor, from Barpeta for ATM card swapping. The arrested suspects are Amirul Ali (26) and Injamumul Khan (23). Police seized 20 ATM cards, eight SIM cards, and an ATM swap machine. The gang…
Guwahati's rapid urbanization has led to a rise in illegal rooftop constructions, despite existing regulations. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) struggles to enforce building codes due to limited resources, relying on public complaints for inspections. Unauthorized structures, including open terraces…
A devastating fire broke out at Delask brick kiln in Karimganj district's Kaliganj region on November 10, engulfing multiple structures. Fire brigades quickly contained the blaze, and no casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause and extent of the…
Rajesh K. Mediratta, Managing Director and CEO of the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), stated that the exploration of natural gas in Northeast India could significantly cut imports, boost the local economy, and create trade opportunities, especially with Bangladesh. Speaking at…
The Moran and Motok Students’ Unions have called for a 12-hour bandh in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia on Monday, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities, including Moran, Motok, and Adivasi/Tea tribes. Protesters, led by Akash Moran, President of the…
Three youth were detained early Sunday for protesting against tree felling for a proposed flyover in Bharalumukh. The detainees, including artist Marshal Baruah, were held at Bharalumukh Police Station after creating graffiti with an objectionable slogan targeting Assam CM Himanta…
At a poll rally in Bongaigaon, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal predicted that NDA candidate Diptimoyee Choudhury would win the Bongaigaon Assembly seat by over 50,000 votes. He also promised to address the long-pending demand for a bridge over the Champavati…
A severely decomposed elephant carcass was found in the Khanapara range of Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, sparking criticism of the Forest Department's management. Locals and media had reported the carcass on Friday, but a forest team was unable to…
Border disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Arunachal Pradesh, will be resolved faster after a review by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Agreements with both states were signed earlier this year. Surveys in six disputed areas along the…
The 6th edition of the Jatinga Festival began in Haflong, organized by the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council and Tourism Management Committee. The event was inaugurated by Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member, who emphasized the district's potential as a tourist hub…