A fire broke out in a cotton warehouse on Bhuiya Lane, Janiganj, Silchar, on Diwali evening, likely caused by a stray firecracker. The blaze spread quickly due to the area's narrow, congested lanes and highly flammable materials. Several fire engines…
A CBI court in Assam sentenced five individuals to 18 months to three years in prison for their involvement in the 1990s "Letter of Credit" (LOC) scam. They were also fined a total of Rs 1.6 lakh. The scam involved…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has initiated a Geographic Information System (GIS) survey across the city to improve civic services. The survey aims to assign unique smart addresses to all properties, including homes, shops, and offices. GMC officials stated that…
A Russian court has fined Google an unprecedented $2.5 decillion (two undecillion rubles) for refusing to restore pro-Kremlin media accounts, including Tsargrad, which YouTube banned in 2020. The fine far exceeds the global GDP, highlighting tensions between Russia and Western…
To ensure public safety and prevent noise pollution during Diwali and Chhath Puja, Nagaon District Magistrate Narendra Kumar Shah has issued restrictions. Firecrackers can only be burst between 10 pm and 12 am on Diwali, and from 6 am to…
Dhubri: The Dhubri district administration and police department organized a Unity Run on Tuesday to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. District Commissioner Dibakar Nath and Superintendent of Police Nabin Singh flagged off the event at Raja Prabhat Chandra Barua…
The Kamrup District Road Safety Committee met on Wednesday at Amingaon, chaired by District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra, to discuss measures for reducing road accidents. Officials from the police, transport, and public works departments, along with road construction agencies, participated…
Guwahati: Special Task Force (STF) personnel seized 36.5 grams of heroin from a woman in the Dhirenpara area under Fatasil Ambari Police Station last evening. The heroin, stored in 24 vials, was found in her possession during the operation. The…
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has completed the inspection of the newly laid double rail line between Nalbari and Baihata stations on October 29, 2024. The inspection covered telecommunication, signalling, civil works, and safety measures across stations like Nalbari,…
Guwahati: The body of an unidentified youth was discovered today on the footpath near ISBT at Betkuchi, Guwahati. Authorities noted slight bleeding from the nose, though the cause of death remains unknown. The police have sent the body for a…