Since the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), authorities in Assam have intensified efforts against illegal brewing and transportation of alcohol. The Commissionerate of Excise, Assam, has reported the seizure of approximately 3.28 lakh litres of illegal liquor…
The Assam Rail Passengers' Association (ARPA) has requested a review of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) station selection and work program in a letter to the NF Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager. ARPA's general secretary, Dipankar Sharma, raised concerns…
A joint team led by ACP Basistha from the East District and Crime Branch in Guwahati conducted a successful raid, resulting in the arrest of a cyber criminal gang on Saturday. The gang, operating from a rented room in Guwahati's…
In Assam's Baksa district, a tragic incident unfolded as a student took her life due to failing the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination. The student, from Salbari, consumed pesticides and was rushed to the hospital, where she later passed…
Miscreants attacked an on-duty police officer from Basistha police station in Guwahati at THE ECHO Pub & Grill on Basistha road, dousing him with engine oil and attempting arson. This attack followed recent police actions against the pub, accused of…
The lifeless body of Simanta Dutta (23), a resident of Pani Gaon in Lakhimpur, Assam, was found under suspicious circumstances in Hyderabad on Friday night. Simanta, employed at a private firm in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, was discovered with injury marks on…
In Boroichala near Mererchar police station, Bongaigaon district, a pond owned by Shamsul Sikdar was maliciously poisoned, resulting in the death of a significant number of fish. This reprehensible act of sabotage has led to the loss of fish valued…
In the 11-Sonitpur Parliamentary Constituency, a significant voter turnout was observed during the first phase of elections on April 19. Out of a total of 16,33,800 voters, 12,82,021 exercised their franchise rights. The breakdown included 6,52,580 female voters and 6,29,434…
The HSLC (High School Leaving Certificate) examination results for 2024 have been released, showing a pass rate of 84.2% in the Kamrup (Metro) district. Out of 12,775 candidates, 10,763 were successful. The district ranked sixth overall. The breakdown includes 5,023…
Guwahati is facing a widespread mobile network connectivity issue, disrupting daily life since Saturday morning. Citizens are unable to make calls or send messages across different networks, causing frustration and inconvenience. This outage has affected businesses, hindering their operations that…