STF Arrests Peddler with Heroin in Guwahati
The Special Task Force (STF) arrested a drug peddler in Guwahati's Khanapara area today. Authorities seized 30.67 grams of heroin packed in 23 vials from his possession.
Rukminigoan Residents Demand Action on Waterlogging Issues
Residents of Rukminigoan voiced frustration over the Assam government's inaction on persistent waterlogging problems ahead of next year's monsoon. Locals highlighted unfulfilled promises despite a special committee's recommendations to mitigate artificial flooding. Poorly designed drainage, inflows from the Bahini River,…
Youth Arrested for Selling Rented Cars in Guwahati
Noonmati police arrested Manab Deka, 25, for selling four rented cars in breach of trust. Three vehicles have been recovered and returned to their owners.
23 Cattle Seized, Five Arrested in Guwahati Police Operation
Jorabat police intercepted a truck carrying 23 cattle at Nine Mile, Meghalaya-bound. A Baleno car escorting the truck was also seized. Five individuals were arrested: Pankaj Das and Mukshedur Rahman from the car, and Jakir Ali, Nur Alom, and Mohibul…
Congress Seeks Re-Poll in Samaguri Over Booth Capturing Claims
The Congress has urged the Election Commission to order re-polling in Samaguri, alleging booth capturing, rigging, and voter intimidation during the November 13 bypolls. Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia accused authorities of failing to ensure fair elections and claimed violations…
Raidang Tea Estate Faces Tensions Over Manager’s Assault
Workers at Raidang Tea Estate, Doomdooma, blocked NH-37 demanding arrests for an attack on Assistant Manager Rajiv Thapa. Thapa was assaulted on November 15 by unidentified assailants, leading to hospitalisation. The estate management issued a pre-lockout notice citing escalating threats,…
LGBI Airport Records Passenger Traffic Surge
Since November 6, 2024, Guwahati's LGBI Airport handled over 1.74 lakh passengers and 1,202 flights. On November 14, it recorded its highest daily passenger count of 20,413 and 146 flight movements. In October, the airport achieved a record 7,651 international…
Ghoramara Waterlogging Woes Persist Amid Neglect
Ghoramara faces severe waterlogging due to clogged drains and slow roadwork on the Ghoramara-Shivanagar Path. Overflow from nearby areas and irregular garbage collection worsen the issue. Locals demand urgent action from authorities to resolve drainage and water supply problems. Residents…
Fire in Jhansi NICU Claims Lives of 10 Infants
A fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, on Friday night resulted in the deaths of 10 infants. The fire, caused by an electrical short circuit, occurred while 47 infants were in the…
Gauhati University Employee Arrested for Accepting Bribe to Alter Marks
Ankur Barman, an employee of Gauhati University, was suspended and handed over to the police on November 14 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 to increase a student's marks. The university immediately reported the incident to the police,…