Assam's growing electricity demand, up by 9% this year, forces the state to rely heavily on external power sources as local generation remains insufficient. Peak demand reached 2,879 MW in September, while the state generates only 320 MW. To bridge…
Hundreds protested in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday, seeking greater protection for Hindus and other minority groups facing violence since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest follows increased vulnerability among minorities after Hasina's removal during an August…
Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia submitted a petition to the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, seeking to stop the Noonmati-Dighalipukhuri Flyover Project until the Assam government provides a comprehensive plan addressing air and noise pollution, water drainage, and traffic management…
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)…