Once a cultural hub, Guwahati’s Dighalipukhuri now suffers from pollution, dead fish, and plastic waste. Locals blame administrative confusion, with the GMC and Tourism Department shifting responsibility. Citizens have begun clean-up drives, but lack of official support hinders progress. Concerns…
Following CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s order, Guwahati Police and Transport officials launched a late-night drive against illegal dumpers. Multiple vehicles without valid documents were seized. The move aims to curb night-time accidents and ensure road safety.
Paltan Bazar police rescued two missing 16-year-old girls from a guest house in Guwahati on Sunday. The girls were allegedly confined by two youths who fled during the police raid. Families suspect kidnapping and possible involvement of the guest house…
Assam’s ace swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first Indian to complete a two-way swim between Robben Island and Cape Town, South Africa. Battling cold, choppy waters, he dedicated the feat to Assam on Bihu. This adds to his…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi urged unity with Gaurav Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi to strengthen Assam’s Opposition. He accused BJP agents within Congress of sabotaging alliance efforts, though praised APCC president Bhupen Borah and Gaurav Gogoi’s support. Criticizing the BJP-led…
A protest rally against the Waqf Act turned violent in Silchar's Chamra Godam area on Sunday. Held without permission ahead of Panchayat elections, the rally escalated when protesters clashed with police, prompting a mild lathi charge. Some officers were injured…
Ahead of Rongali Bihu, Star Cement announced plans to rebuild two key watch towers—Daflang and Mahimiri—inside Kaziranga National Park. In partnership with park authorities, the eco-friendly towers will support wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching, and tourism. Equipped with modern surveillance tools and…
An NCDS team inspected the dam site to evaluate readiness for power generation. A report will be submitted to the Centre. Meanwhile, locals held rituals praying for the dam’s safe and smooth operation.
Purabi Dairy, operated by WAMUL, has earned ISO 22000:2018 certification for its milk plant in Panjabari and ISO 9001:2015 for its cattle-feed plant in Changsari. In FY 2024-25, the dairy cooperative reported a 25% growth, with turnover crossing Rs 320…
Central trade unions, employee associations, and Samyukt Kisan Morcha have called a nationwide strike on May 20. Assam will participate actively, as announced at a joint convention in Guwahati. The protest targets the Centre’s labour reforms, new labour codes, and…