A herd of wild elephants was seen crossing Nimatighat in Assam's Jorhat district, taking shelter in Kohua Chapori near the Brahmaputra River. With continuous heavy rainfall, the river's water level is rising, prompting the elephants to move towards residential areas,…
On International Day of Yoga, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a Yoga session with cabinet colleagues in Tezpur. In a post on X, Sarma described Yoga Day as a celebration of India's unique contribution to global health…
A gunfight between police and brigands in Assam's Bokakhat town early Friday resulted in one individual sustaining a bullet wound. The encounter occurred in the Agoratoli region of Bokakhat, within the Golaghat district. The injured dacoit, Pallab Basumatary, was taken…
Tezpur University, in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, has initiated a seven-day Science Teachers Training Programme for secondary level teachers from government schools in Assam, starting June 18. The programme aims to enhance the quality of science education and will…
A team from the Central Guwahati Police District's Paltan Bazaar Police Station successfully solved a theft case at a shop in Kamarpatty with the arrest of Krishna Das. Authorities recovered Rs 5,17,030 in cash, a blue helmet used during the…
The Kamrup Metro DC office announced that no VIP passes will be issued for Maa Kamakhya Darshan from June 21 to June 30, 2024, due to the expected large influx of devotees for the Ambubachi Mela. Additionally, car passes will…
The Centre for Efficient Governance has raised alarms over the proximity of several cement factories to Air Force Station Digaru, a key logistical base for the Indian Air Force in Northeast India. The base houses the 51 Air Stores Park,…
Due to rising water levels in the Longai and Kushiyara rivers from continuous heavy rainfall, the Karimganj district administration has extended the closure of all educational institutions until June 22. Despite the closures, previously scheduled examinations will proceed as planned…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in Assam conducted two successful operations on Thursday, catching forest officials accepting bribes. Gopal Deka, Forest Beat Officer of Gabhoru Beat in Sonitpur district, was trapped after accepting a bribe to allow unhindered movement…
In Jorhat’s Mariani, severe flooding led to widespread panic when a leopard sought refuge in a resident’s bedroom. Heavy rains have caused significant flooding, displacing both humans and wildlife. The dramatic incident occurred in the Bahoni tea garden area, where…