The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested four individuals near Lahowal’s Teliapatty area for stealing railway materials, including Overhead Equipment (OHE) wire. An auto rickshaw (AS-06CC-4091) was seized along with 39 pandrol clips, four fish plates, iron angles, and OHE wires…
An immigration checkpoint (ICP) was inaugurated at Darranga, Tamulpur district, strengthening ties between Assam and Eastern Bhutan. Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, and union ministers attended the event. Tobgay emphasized the checkpoint's role in enhancing…
The Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd. (UPSBC Ltd.), responsible for constructing the Jorhat-Majuli bridge over the Brahmaputra, has halted work and expressed its inability to complete the project. In response to a cure notice from Assam PWD (NH Division),…
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has directed the Assam government to prepare a feasibility report on using 271 wetlands to divert floodwaters and rejuvenate them by December 2024. The project may cost up to Rs 500 crore, with details to…
Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) encourages patients to carry their Aadhaar card to create an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. This initiative supports the government’s goal to digitize health services and improve care continuity. ABHA IDs allow doctors…
The Gauhati High Court has directed the central and state governments to respond within 22 days regarding the cancellation of Garbhanga Wildlife Sanctuary's recognition. This follows a PIL filed by activist Subrat Talukdar, challenging the Assam government’s decision to revoke…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the establishment of high-quality cancer care centres providing affordable treatment through the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF). On National Cancer Awareness Day, Sarma emphasized advancements in cancer treatment and recovery chances. The state…
The Central Government is focused on resolving boundary disputes in the North East, and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed talks between Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Meeting with the states' Chief Secretaries, Mohan emphasized swift implementation of…
Donald Trump secured 295 electoral votes and most swing states in the 2024 election, driven by concerns over immigration, the economy, and inflation under outgoing President Joe Biden. Despite a criminal conviction and past impeachments, Trump garnered significant support, especially…
A Class 10 student named Vishal from Betkuchi High School tragically drowned on Thursday morning in Guwahati’s Garaliya region. Vishal and his friends were bathing in a deep excavation pit formed during land clearing for highway expansion. Unable to save…