The STF apprehended three individuals in connection with a fake currency case in Tegheria, under Khetri Police Station. The accused, Mofidul Islam (29), Nurjamal Islam (20), and Abdul Kalam (30), were found with a Swift Dzire car (AS 01 EP…
The Labour Ministry is upgrading IT systems to allow EPFO subscribers to withdraw funds directly from ATMs by January 2025. Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra emphasized the initiative’s aim to simplify processes and improve ease of living. The Ministry is also…
Mojibur Rahman was arrested in Rupahihat for allegedly selling beef at a temporary hotel in the weekly market. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid and apprehended him. This marks the first arrest under Assam's ban on selling beef…
Manas National Park, located in Assam's Baksa district along the Bhutan border, has reported ₹33 lakh in revenue over two months, driven by an influx of 9,000 domestic and international tourists. The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, regained its…
A raid at New Star Beauty & Spa Salon in Ulubari, Guwahati, led to the seizure of 7 vials of suspected heroin (9.28 grams) and 9 wraps of ganja (81.05 grams). Three individuals—Saleha Khatun (21), Trisha Das (23), and Munni…
Jayanta Mallabaruah, the new DoHUA minister, held an introductory meeting at Janata Bhawan to review key state projects. Commissioner Kavita Padmanabhan presented an update on ongoing works. The minister emphasized timely execution, streamlined processes, and aligning efforts with Chief Minister…
The body of Vishal Ram, a painter, was found near B Borooah Cancer Institute with injury marks, tied hands, and a cloth around the neck. Police sent the body for a post-mortem at GMCH, while CID fingerprint experts collected evidence…
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati has introduced a daily direct flight to Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony and passenger activities. This new service, the longest route from Guwahati, aims to boost…
The vulnerability of India's Chicken Neck Corridor, connecting the Northeast to the rest of the country, has escalated due to the volatile situation in Bangladesh. Retired Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita highlighted concerns over increased Chinese and Pakistani ISI influence…
Assam has proposed Jagiroad for inclusion in the New Cities Scheme, an extension of the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The scheme earmarks ₹8,000 crore as a performance-based challenge fund to incubate…