Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Assam, in collaboration with TSA Foundation India, has initiated a conservation program for the critically endangered black softshell turtle. Native to the Brahmaputra basin, this species faces severe threats. The project, focusing on the Biswanath…
The 25th Hornbill Festival, celebrating Nagaland’s vibrant cultural heritage, began on December 1, 2024, in Kohima and will run until December 10. Known as the "Festival of Festivals," it showcases tribal music, dance, ethnic cuisine, crafts, rock concerts, and fashion…
A decomposed male body was discovered near the Jalukbari police outpost on Friday morning following a foul odor reported the previous night. Police conducted a search operation and located the body, which remains unidentified. Officials stated that a magistrate would…
The STF Assam seized 182 grams of heroin worth nearly Rs 1.5 crore from a vehicle in Amingaon on Thursday night. Acting on a tip-off, the team arrested Masum Chowdhury (23) and Kazi Sanwar Hussain (24), who were transporting the…
In October and November, Kaziranga National Park hosted 81,068 visitors, including 3,425 international tourists, generating ₹1.46 crore in revenue. The surge was driven by popular elephant safaris, offering glimpses of rhinos, tigers, and other wildlife, especially in the Kohora range…
A man from Bihar was arrested for forging a signature and embezzling ₹4.8 lakh from an Axis Bank branch in Rajgarh, Guwahati. Victim Rituparna Kalita reported the unauthorized transaction after receiving a mobile alert. Police investigations revealed the suspect, Singh,…
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati, exposed a ₹70 crore fake invoicing scam involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims. Natwar Kumar Jalan, a partner at M/s Yash Associates, was arrested for using ₹10 crore in fake ITC…
The 9th edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival began at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati. This four-day cinematic event showcases 30 films, including feature films, documentaries, and short films. Highlights include the premiere of Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham, Rima…
The government has allocated ₹378 crore to address soil erosion caused by the Brahmaputra River in Dibrugarh, announced Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika. During an inspection of erosion-hit areas, Hazarika highlighted ongoing permanent restoration efforts this winter, unlike temporary monsoon…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons, Gautam Borah, and Guwahati Prison Superintendent Parinita Bora investigated a molestation complaint filed by female jail warder Deepshika Rajbongshi in Dhubri. The probe, conducted on Wednesday, included a detailed review of the allegations. DIG…