Dhubri District Jail Superintendent Prasanta Rajbongshi was detained after a female jail warder accused him of molestation during Diwali celebrations. The victim also named two others, Krishna Barman and Mazzifur Rahman, in the complaint. A case has been filed under…
Villagers in Sonitpur's Bihaguri area face sleepless nights as a herd of over 100 wild elephants damages crops and disrupts life. Farmers report extensive destruction of paddy, potatoes, and vegetables on fertile Brahmaputra riverbanks, leading to significant losses. The problem…
Residents of Joypur, Kharghuli, have raised concerns over Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s (IOCL) plan to establish a petrol pump in a wildlife-rich green zone near Ramsa Hill and the Brahmaputra River. They fear the project will harm local fauna, including…
Amid rising reports of minority persecution in Bangladesh, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence in PM Modi’s diplomatic efforts to ensure Hindu safety. Speaking at an event in Silchar, he assured that ongoing communication between Indian and Bangladeshi authorities…
Indian Railways introduced state-of-the-art laundry facilities to provide clean linen for AC sleeper class passengers. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated a high-capacity laundry in Guwahati, capable of processing 32,000 bedrolls daily using an advanced tunnel-based system. Similarly, North Western…
The Special Task Force (STF) raided Pachim Boragaon under Gorchuk PS, seizing 23.43 grams of heroin. Ellias Ali from Barpeta was arrested during the operation. Officials also confiscated two soap boxes containing the drugs, a mobile phone, and Rs 100…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) introduced a Subsidized Water Supply Connection scheme for ration card holders. Mayor Mrigen Sarania inaugurated the program, offering a Rs 7,000 subsidy on 15 mm house connections. Kanaklata Rajbongshi became the first applicant under the…
The Gauhati High Court granted the state respondents three weeks to file their affidavit in opposition regarding WP(C)/2798/2019, filed by the All Assam Inland Water Transport Workers' Union. The petition challenges the validity of the Assam Inland Water Transport Regulations,…
The Sikkim Power Department inaugurated the Power Sector Development Project at Samman Bhawan, aiming to modernize the state's electricity distribution and enhance renewable energy integration. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang highlighted the project’s role in improving electricity quality, reducing losses,…
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal directed officials to draft short- and long-term strategies to tackle Guwahati's flood issues. In a meeting under the "Mission Flood Free Guwahati," advanced drainage systems, sludge removal, and waste disposal were prioritized for…