Nazira: Police seized an oil tanker near Halowating on the Assam–Nagaland border during a crackdown on suspected illegal liquor smuggling. Acting on confidential information, a team led by Nazira Co-District Police Officer Tushar Desai intercepted the tanker (AS-06-AG-1844) and suspected…
Barpeta: A massive fire triggered by a gas cylinder explosion at Bhella Bazar, about 8 km from Barpeta town, destroyed six shops and left two people critically injured on Sunday morning. The explosion reportedly occurred inside a broiler chicken shop,…
Guwahati: Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika has warned seed suppliers that strict legal action, including criminal proceedings, blacklisting and licence cancellation, will be taken against those providing delayed or poor-quality seeds to farmers. Chairing a review meeting with district agriculture…
Maligaon: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reported significant improvements in railway infrastructure and connectivity over the past 12 years, backed by a sharp increase in budget allocation to Rs 11,486 crore for 2026-27. According to NFR, the zone completed metre…
Guwahati: The Assam government's decision to discontinue dialysis-related treatment packages in private empanelled hospitals under AB-PMJAY and AA-MMJAY from July 1 has raised concerns among chronic kidney disease patients. Under the new policy, dialysis services will be available only at…
Silchar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Senior Section Engineer of the Carriage and Wagon Department of NF Railway in Silchar for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a contractor. According to the CBI, the…
Jorhat: Authorities in Jorhat have uncovered a suspected recruitment fraud involving forged Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) and caste certificates allegedly used by candidates from outside Assam to secure jobs in central security forces. The fraud came to light during routine…
Guwahati: The All Assam Motor Transport Association (AAMTA) has proposed a 70% hike in bus fares on Lower Assam-Guwahati routes, effective from July 1, citing rising fuel and operational costs. The association has submitted a memorandum to the state government…
Guwahati: The Department of Posts will introduce drone-based mail and parcel delivery services in Assam within the next two to three months, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced. Around 150 routes have been identified across Assam and Himachal Pradesh…
Golaghat: A Class XI student, identified as Achinta Rajkhowa of Furkating Senior Secondary School, was found dead in Makrang Tea Garden under Ghiladhari Police Station on Sunday, a day after he went missing from his home. According to reports, Achinta…