Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the R.G. Baruah Memorial Awards 2025 to Padmashree D.N. Bezboruah (Journalism), Padmashree Jahnu Barua (Culture), Dr Narendra Nath Dutta (Business), and Larsing L.D. Sawyan (Sports). Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Tribune MD Babita Rajkhowa…
The Kamrup Metro Transport Department held a road safety awareness programme during the 28th Tetelia Gandhinagar Raax Mahotsav. Inaugurated by Officer Gautam Das, the event featured stage performances promoting traffic safety. A Krishna-themed act creatively spread the road safety message…
Basistha Police seized heroin worth ₹4 crore and arrested three women from Manipur—Kimneihoi, Tingneilam, and Lahlam. Acting on a tip-off, police recovered 420 grams of heroin packed in 35 soap boxes. The accused allegedly brought the drugs from Manipur to…
CID Guwahati’s Cyber Police received a complaint over the illegal recording and online circulation of the Assamese film Roi Roi Binale. Producer Shyamantak Gautam reported that pirated clips were uploaded on multiple platforms, causing major financial losses. The FIR cites…
Farmer Bahgaban Talukdar from Laupara, Nalbari, built a bamboo bridge using ₹1 lakh from his savings to reconnect villages cut off by floods for decades. The bridge now links Laupara, Ghularpara, and Nowapara, easing travel for locals who once swam…
Kaziranga National Park, usually hit by multiple floods yearly, is now facing a severe water shortage due to low rainfall. Only one flood wave occurred in June, leaving water bodies dry and affecting animal habitats. Park Director Sonali Ghosh said…
The Indian Air Force staged a grand air show at Lachit Ghat, Guwahati, marking its 93rd anniversary. Over 75 aircraft, including Rafale, Tejas, and Sukhoi-30, performed breathtaking formations like “Lachit” and “Kaziranga.” The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team wowed spectators with…
Goalpara district administration launched a major eviction drive at Dahikata, clearing 1,140 bighas of encroached forest land. Over 50 excavators and heavy security, including CRPF and Black Commandos, were deployed. Around 580 families were issued eviction notices earlier, with most…
Bodies of three NIT Silchar students—Sauhard Rai, Sarbavartika Singh, and Radhika—were recovered after they drowned at Bulchol waterfall in Dima Hasao. The students slipped and were swept away by strong currents during an outing. Rescue teams faced tough terrain and…
Dhubri Police arrested three men from South Salmara for running a fake online gaming app, “RSN Marketing,” that defrauded several users. The accused—Shahinur Ali, Ahinur Rahman, and Zobbar Ali—were caught with ATM cards, passbooks, mobiles, and financial records. The app…