Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defended renaming Karimganj district as Sribhumi, referencing Rabindranath Tagore's century-old term for the area. He criticized Congress for opposing the move, stating the name "Karimganj" lacks historical significance. The state cabinet approved the renaming along…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined poultry, fish, and mutton shops ₹21,500 for hygiene violations during an inspection of 35 outlets. Conducted with the Animal Husbandry Department and police, the drive covered areas like Beltola, Basistha, and Khanapara. Shopkeepers were…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed four MoUs with IIT Guwahati to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The collaboration focuses on: High-speed camera systems to detect broken cargo seals. AI-based face recognition for passenger safety. Real-time alerts for alarm chain…
A tusker in Baksa district, Assam, was radio-collared on November 18 to track its movements and manage human-elephant conflicts. The initiative, led by the State Forest Department and Baksa Forest Division, involved veterinarians, biologists, and Aaranyak researchers. The GPS-enabled collar…
Guwahati Police have arrested a gang responsible for stealing and illegally selling manhole covers after an investigation into thefts in the Bamunimaidan area. The gang had been taking manhole covers from locations in Chandmari and Bamunimaidan, using small commercial vehicles…
Darrang district has been honored with the Best District award in the fishery sector under the Himalayan and North Eastern states category by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India. The award will be presented to…
The Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) continued its eviction drive for the second day, removing unauthorized roadside stalls at Thana Chariali and New Market areas using JCB machinery. Notably, a fast food stall near Rambadan Restaurant, considered one of the unhygienic…
The CBI Court rejected the bail plea of Sumi Bora, an accused in an online trading scam. Bora remains in custody at the central jail.
Special Task Force (STF) personnel conducted an operation in the Latakata area under Basistha Police Station. They arrested a suspect and seized 23.54 grams of heroin during the raid.
Pradeep Barman from Anil Nagar protested Guwahati’s five-day water shortage by bathing with drain water. The disruption in the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-managed supply has left residents desperate. Barman's act highlighted the community's plight, relying on private tankers or…