The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has initiated an investigation into the illegal trade of elephants from the Northeast, following a complaint about 10 elephants being transported illegally from Arunachal Pradesh to Kerala. The Eastern Region unit has directed Chief…
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 7-km elevated corridor project in Silchar, estimated to cost Rs 1,200 crores. The project, aimed at easing traffic and improving connectivity, will be completed in two phases over 2-3 years. Sarma…
The Hindu Yuba-Chatra Parishad, Asom (HYCPA) has condemned the Dhing rape case and urged the government to ensure severe punishment for the culprits. HYCPA leaders Madhav Das and Anshuman Sharma expressed concern over the rising crime rate in the state…
The Executive Engineer of PWRD has imposed a ban on heavy vehicles exceeding 15 metric tons (MT) on the Borkhola-Kalain Road, currently under construction as part of the Asom Mala Project. The restriction, effective immediately, aims to prevent damage to…
The Indian Army conducted a week-long Agniveer recruitment rally in Udalguri district, with around 25,000 youths participating from across Assam and seven northeastern states. Held from August 16 to 23 at the Upendranath Brahma Football Stadium, the rally aimed to…
The Guwahati Crime Branch arrested Bulbul Hussain, a resident of Garigaon, Guwahati, on Friday for making obscene comments about the Chief Minister on social media platforms. The authorities acted swiftly, registering a case and taking Hussain into custody for interrogation…
Mithun (Bos frontalis), a bovine species native to northeastern India, has been confirmed in Assam for the first time, specifically in Dima Hasao district. This discovery enhances Assam's biological diversity and offers new opportunities for local farmers. Mithun, crucial to…
A woman tragically succumbed to her injuries at Shankardev Hospital in Dibrugarh today after being hit by a bike. The incident occurred in the Lachit Nagar area near Gym Nation, where the lady was walking when the collision happened. Despite…
Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi, who protested against rising electricity prices due to smart meters, received a manual meter from the government to compare rates. Installed at his Guwahati residence, Gogoi voiced concerns about rural residents who…
A Dhubri police official, Lance Nayak Akbar Ali, and a local DTP shop owner were arrested for allegedly creating fake police reports used for obtaining driving licenses. The arrests, made after a raid on the shop near the District Transport…