The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has intensified efforts to control mosquito-borne diseases in the city by hiring additional staff and procuring new equipment for fogging operations. Dr. Preetam Kumar Das, Senior Medical Officer with GMC, stated that several more staff…
The body of 74-year-old Anup Kumar Ganguli was discovered hanging from a tree on ADP Road in the Christianpatty locality of Nagaon on Monday. A passerby on a morning walk spotted the body and alerted the locals, who then informed…
In the Bichan Kuchi area near the Kaldiya River in Assam's Bajali district, over 100 trees were illegally cut down, exacerbating environmental concerns amidst global warming. Sankar Nath, a field officer of disaster management, witnessed the illegal activity and alerted…
Three youths tragically died of suffocation after becoming stuck in a well in Tractortilla village, Cachar district, on Sunday night. The incident began when Prasenjit Dev (29) jumped into the well to remove a dead hen contaminating their drinking water…
Manas National Park will temporarily close its river rafting and elephant safari activities starting May 20, according to a forest ranger's announcement on Sunday. The jeep safari will remain available until June 5. The closure follows a decline in tourist…
A tense situation emerged in Kayakuchi, Barpeta District, Assam, after clashes between locals and police following an alleged incident of police brutality. The conflict began when an on-duty police constable, Samsul Haque, was searching for an absconding accused in the…
In a startling revelation, 30% of the global population is currently suffering from Fatty Liver Disease, highlighting a critical public health issue that demands immediate attention. In India alone, it is estimated that at least 25 million individuals are affected…
Samagra Shiksha, Assam, in partnership with UNICEF-Assam, conducted a comprehensive training program on Safe Touch and Unsafe Touch, addressing child sexual abuse. The program aimed to empower teachers as Master Trainers, with 287 participants from all 33 districts of Assam…
In Guwahati, ahead of the IPL showdown between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a teenager reportedly engaged in black market ticket sales. The teenager sold tickets originally priced at Rs 1,600 for inflated prices ranging from Rs 3,000 to…
Heavy rain disrupted the crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The downpour, which began as a drizzle before the match, intensified, causing frustration for players…