The Assam State Election Commission reviewed preparations for the upcoming Panchayat Elections during a meeting on Thursday at the Sonitpur District Commissioners' Office. State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar, Secretary Gitartha Baruah, and Inspector General of Police Devojyoti Mukherjee discussed the…
Hojai Police destroyed drugs worth ₹8 crore at Srimanta Sankardev Nagar. The disposal included 3.5 kg opium, 467.389 kg ganja, 2.77925 kg heroin, 66 cough syrup bottles, and 880 tablets and capsules. ASP Pallav Tamuli stated that the disposal was…
A Tezpur University delegation submitted a memorandum to Sonitpur DC Ankur Bharali, opposing road widening near the campus boundary. The proposed PWD road expansion threatens the university’s infrastructure, sensitive labs, and historic Main Gate. The delegation urged reconsideration, citing safety…
Noonmati Police uncovered a petroleum oil pilferage racket at IOCL’s Marketing Yard, arresting two individuals. During the December 12 raid, 600 liters of petroleum worth ₹54,000 and a vehicle were seized. Investigations are underway to identify others involved and assess…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined a Sijubari household ₹50,000 for dumping waste into the Basistha River. During a surprise inspection, officials halted the illegal discharge of boring materials and sealed the outlet. GMC shared the action on social media,…
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Jorhat’s ₹220-crore water supply scheme. The project aims to provide 24-hour purified water from the Brahmaputra River to Jorhat residents. The scheme is expected to be completed in 1.5…
Police detained eight individuals on Friday after a video showing a gang rape near Boragaon, Guwahati, surfaced online. The crime, which occurred on November 17 during the Raas festival near a Durga Temple, came to light through the viral video…
Intense protests erupted in Kaliabor on Wednesday as locals and organizations demanded the proposed four-lane highway follow its original route through Jakhalabandha from Kaliabor Tiniali. Led by the 'Four-Lane National Highway Demand Committee,' thousands gheraoed the Kaliabor revenue circle office…
The Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Samaj signed MoUs with 11 universities in Assam on Thursday for cultural mapping of the State's art and ethnicity. The project, under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Assam, involves universities like Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, and…
Farmers from three producer companies in Sivasagar district, including Dihingporia Mustard Fed Producer Company, Disangmukh Agro Producer Company, and Mitong Krishak Utpadak Company, successfully exported 1,000 kg of lemons and 1,500 kg of pumpkins to Dubai on Thursday. The export…