A significant portion of the Bhagalpur-Sultanganj Bridge in Bihar collapsed for the third time, raising concerns about SP Singla Constructions, the firm behind the Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge project. The repeated failures at the Bihar site have sparked doubts about the…
Women journalists in Assam have formed the Assam Women Journalists’ Forum to promote professional growth, safety, and equality. The forum, established at a meeting at Gauhati Press Club, will focus on skill enhancement, mentoring, and ensuring workplace safety. A committee…
A high-level meeting of Assam Police officials, including SDGP Harmeet Singh and IGP Partha Sarathi Mahanta, is underway in Sivasagar. The focus is on the ongoing investigation into recent bomb threats. Crucial CCTV footage from Guwahati locations is being analyzed…
Assam's Eri Silk has earned the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard certification, recognizing it as a sustainable and eco-friendly fabric. This certification boosts its global reputation and supports its ethical production practices. As the world’s only vegan silk, Eri Silk’s international appeal…
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) signed an MoU to launch an experimental Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) in Dima Hasao and Cachar districts. This initiative aims to predict and mitigate landslide risks…
Following a bomb threat by ULFA-I on Independence Day, Assam Police has announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for credible information. A dedicated phone line and social media channels are available for tips, with informants' identities kept confidential. A Special…
A Class 2 student, Mira Rajbhor, was killed when a speeding dumper truck hit her on the Rowta-Nalbari road in Udalguri while she was on her way to school. The accident sparked local protests demanding justice, and tensions escalated to…
Nalbari and Kalaigaon police arrested Padmalochan Das, also known as Udgiran Asom, on suspicion of being a ULFA-I linkman. Das, a former leader of the ULFA Coordination Committee, was apprehended based on intelligence about his presence in Tangla. He was…
The Assam State Electricity Supply Workers' Union (ASESWU) will host the east-zonal committee meeting of the Electricity Employees' Federation of India (EEFI) in Guwahati on August 18. Representatives from multiple states and power entities will attend. ASESWU General Secretary Dhrubajyoti…
Assam Police are seeking public assistance in their investigation after bomb-like devices were planted by the ULFA-Independent faction in protest against Independence Day. The police have offered a ₹5 lakh reward for information and assured confidentiality for informants. Four cases…