Meghalaya Police detained 15 Bhutanese trucks near Rongsai in West Garo Hills for overloading while exporting boulders to Bangladesh. Despite warnings, these trucks often exceeded weight limits, damaging roads and infrastructure. A recent bridge collapse near Hallidayganj highlighted the issue,…
A 22-year-old youth, Chukhu Obi, from Dobam village suffered critical injuries in a wild elephant attack near Nowbangha Nalla, 7 km from Banderdewa police station. Obi encountered the elephant while checking on his mithuns in the forest. The animal inflicted…
A tragic accident occurred on the Dibrugarh-Duliajan route as a vehicle (AS06AK 8716) plunged into the Sessa riverbed due to dense fog. Ishan Gogoi (27) lost his life, with his body recovered by the NDRF. Four others—Akhiraj Gogoi (28), Tridip…
The Goalpara administration has banned e-rickshaws and battery-operated three-wheelers on NH-17 to reduce congestion and accidents. District Commissioner Khanindra Choudhury highlighted their unsuitability for highways due to limited speed and power. E-rickshaws will now operate only on designated municipal routes,…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the Jalvahak scheme to promote long-haul cargo movement through National Waterways 1, 2, and 16. The initiative incentivizes cargo transport over 300 km, aiming to reduce road and rail congestion while promoting eco-friendly and cost-effective…
In a key political development, over 100 individuals, including former AASU, AAP, and Congress members, joined the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) at an induction program in Sonapur. Dimoria Legislative Council president Srikanta Deka presided, while AGP general secretary Dr. Tapan…
The Assam government plans to introduce a peer-to-peer green energy trading model allowing rooftop solar energy prosumers to sell surplus energy to neighboring consumers via a digital platform. This initiative, set for rollout in the next financial year, will offer…
To maintain focus and decorum, the Assam government has banned ministers, senior secretaries, and top officers from bringing mobile phones to cabinet meetings. The Cabinet Cell issued a directive following discussions in the December 7, 2024 meeting. The letter instructed…
The Assam State Election Commission reviewed preparations for the upcoming Panchayat Elections during a meeting on Thursday at the Sonitpur District Commissioners' Office. State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar, Secretary Gitartha Baruah, and Inspector General of Police Devojyoti Mukherjee discussed the…
Hojai Police destroyed drugs worth ₹8 crore at Srimanta Sankardev Nagar. The disposal included 3.5 kg opium, 467.389 kg ganja, 2.77925 kg heroin, 66 cough syrup bottles, and 880 tablets and capsules. ASP Pallav Tamuli stated that the disposal was…