The health department in Hailakandi has issued a high alert following the reported spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus after the tragic death of a one-and-a-half-year-old child. The district surveillance officer, Dr. KTS Rongmei, initiated an inquiry and directed…
A tense situation unfolded in Assam's Biswanath district when an elephant calf became separated from its herd, causing chaos in Rangsali village, Behali. The incident occurred after a herd of 20-25 elephants ventured out of Kaziranga sixth addition, leaving the…
In a successful operation in Assam's Hailakandi district, a money lender named Tapan Nath, aged 48, was arrested following a raid conducted by a police team led by the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP). The raid, prompted by a complaint,…
The shipment of an elephant, whose viral picture stirred social media, to the Ambani-owned zoo-cum-rehab facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has sparked controversy. The elephant, reportedly critically ill, was being transported along with its calf. Concerns arise over the decision to…
The Governor of Assam has declared May 7, 2024, a public holiday in four Lok Sabha constituencies - Guwahati, Kokrajhar (ST), Dhubri, and Barpeta. This declaration encompasses the closure of government/non-government offices, educational institutions, businesses, and commercial establishments within these…
A tragic road accident occurred at Sootea on Saturday evening, claiming the life of truck driver Naseed Ali from Udalguri, BTAD. His truck, bearing registration number AS 01 GC 1779, veered off the road and collided with the under-construction concrete…
Acting on specific information regarding the supply of drugs in Jagun area under Margherita Sub-division, the All Assam Gorkha Student Union (AAGSU) Tirap Jagun regional committee, in conjunction with Lekhapani police personnel, successfully apprehended three drug peddlers from Phaneng Kenya…
Indian Railways has removed the outer limit of geo-fencing restrictions on the UTS on Mobile App, aiming to improve passenger convenience and simplify the ticket booking process. This move is part of the railway's digitization efforts to promote three C's…
A medical check-up camp has been set up at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Assam ahead of the 3rd Phase Elections. Targeting drivers and conductors responsible for transporting election officials, the initiative aims to address potential health concerns among…
The Margherita community in Assam was shaken by a distressing incident as the lifeless body of a newborn was found floating along a water body at No. 2 Babupathar. The harrowing discovery has reignited discussions about human values and moral…