A fire broke out early Saturday in a shop behind Pragjyotish College, Santipur, Guwahati, spreading to a nearby residence. Despite locals' efforts to control the flames, fire services were needed to contain the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) conducted a surprise raid on Barbi Hotel and Fast Food in Guwahati, discovering alarming hygiene issues, including food prepared in unsanitary conditions and rodents in cooking areas. Led by Joint Commissioner Mrinal Bora, the GMC…
WhatsApp banned more than 8.5 million accounts in India during September for policy violations, with 1.65 million accounts proactively banned. The company received 8,161 user grievances and took action on 97 cases, according to its compliance report under the IT…
The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police arrested a narcotics peddler during a raid in Hengerabari, under Dispur Police Station. The suspect, Bhaskar Kalita, was caught with 138.84 grams of heroin, Tramadol, Ganja, cash, and a Mahindra XUV 3XO…
The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) has imposed a ban on commercial vehicle transportation in Kuki areas of Manipur, effective immediately. This decision aims to restore peace after Kuki individuals confiscated goods from a Naga woman, violating an agreement exempting Naga…
A Columbia University study has found that long-term exposure to arsenic in water increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, even at levels below the regulatory limit. This is particularly significant for Assam, where arsenic contamination is present in 19 districts,…
The Central Government has designated the Darranga land check post in Assam's Tamulpur district as an official immigration point. This move will allow entry and exit for all passengers with valid travel documents, as per the Passport (Entry into India)…
The film Gobuk-Harmony in the Highlands, documenting conservation efforts in Gobuk village, Arunachal Pradesh, has been shortlisted for the TVE Global Sustainability Films Awards 2024. Produced by Tezpur-based Green Hub fellows Stanzin Tandup and Pauzatuala Suante, it competes in the…
The Coordination Committee Against CAA, Assam, led by Dr. Hiren Gohain and Deben Tamuly, has urged the Registrar General of India (RGI) to release the final NRC draft, submitted on August 31, 2019. They argue there's no justification for withholding…
East Guwahati District Police arrested 20-year-old Abu Firdaus Raji from Mangaldai for stealing two-wheelers. The arrest took place on Hewwali Path, where police seized a suspected stolen bike (AS08M1149) and two mobile phones. Raji allegedly used OLX to purchase secondhand…