The Majuli-Jorhat bridge construction is set to resume as the Centre considers issuing a fresh tender. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is personally overseeing the issue. The project stalled after the previous contractor, UP…
Guwahati Police have ruled out murder in the death of Dhruvajyoti Barman, an administrative superintendent from Cotton University, stating it was likely an accident. Barman died after a collision and confrontation with a truck driver in Jorabat. Police suspect he…
The Assam government plans to make swimming proficiency mandatory for Class I officers to enhance disaster preparedness in the flood-prone state. The proposal, discussed in the 51st State Executive Meeting, includes incentives like training reimbursement and linking promotions to swimming…
Two drug peddlers, Ratul Sonowal and Rajen Mura, escaped police custody in Digboi. Rajen was quickly recaptured, while Ratul remains at large. The incident occurred during their transfer to Tinsukia District Jail. A manhunt is underway to apprehend Ratul.
Nagaon police successfully rescued Mofijul Haque, who was kidnapped by Sohidul Haque and Shariful Haque. The abductors, caught in Laokhowa, had demanded a hefty ransom. The police acted swiftly, apprehending the kidnappers and securing the victim's release.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "baby" who imagines himself as a "phantom." The comments were made during a campaign in Jharkhand, reigniting their long-standing rivalry. Sarma, who left Congress in…
The Assam government has announced new Child Adoption Leave (CAL) rules for female employees, granting up to 180 days of leave for adopting a child under one year old. Eligibility requires fewer than two surviving children (biological or adopted). CAL…
Dispur police arrested Dhanmani Das, a suspended health department employee, for allegedly luring women with fake job offers. He contacted victims through text messages and later engaged in immoral activities. The investigation is ongoing to identify more victims and uncover…
A joint operation by the Government Railway Police and Assam Forest Department led to the recovery of 31 live Channa Barca fish at Guwahati Railway Station. This endangered species, found in the Brahmaputra basin, is highly valued in the international…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated four Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants in Assam by Oil India Ltd. (OIL) during Swachh Bharat Diwas. Located in Guwahati, Jorhat, Sivasagar, and Tinsukia, the plants will convert 500 tonnes of waste into 8…