The BP Katakey Commission on illegal coal mining urged action against Dima Hasao DC Simanta Kr Das for alleged inaction during the Umrangso coal crisis. Congress leaders accused the Assam government of protecting a coal syndicate, alleging involvement of ministers…
An investigation by Assam's Social Justice and Empowerment Department revealed SOP violations at two unregistered rehab centres where two Meghalaya residents died in November 2024. Closure notices were issued, and no foul play was found in the deaths. Concerns were…
Assam Police arrested three drug dealers in Cachar's Sonai Rangirghat area, seizing nearly 9,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹2 crore. The arrested individuals are Prabindra Riyang, Baharul Islam, and Prabhat Barman. Authorities have launched an investigation to dismantle the drug trafficking…
Two Myanmarese nationals were arrested in Mizoram's Siaha district with ₹1.48 crore in foreign currency by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police. Meanwhile, BSF foiled another smuggling attempt in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar, seizing foreign currency worth ₹89 lakh, including $103,800…
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…