The Assam government has suspended Dhiren Bharali, Assistant Executive Engineer of Bihdia Jajikona Development Block, after the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered a case against him. The suspension was ordered with immediate effect as the vigilance investigation continues. Bharali…
Eleven Assam Police personnel have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day for their dedicated and distinguished service. The awardees include senior officers such as IG V. Siva Prasad Ganjala, AIG…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Friday staged a protest in Guwahati against the BJP over an alleged caste discrimination incident involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani. Led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, Congress workers marched from…
The Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) seized 10.184 kg of suspected heroin, estimated to be worth around ₹80 crore, during an operation in Guwahati. A Punjab-based man, identified as Hardeep Singh of Ludhiana, was arrested in connection with the…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Guwahati, said the state was moving towards a self-reliant, peaceful and opportunity-driven future through infrastructure, investment, industries, technology and reforms. He highlighted Assam’s economic growth, new industries…
Dhubri: Police raided an unauthorised pharmacy at Kalapkani Part-II early Tuesday and seized suspected narcotic tablets, banned cough syrup, fake Indian currency and an air gun. The pharmacy operator, identified as Eliyas Sarkar, was taken into custody for questioning. Police…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) plans to install 11 new Doppler weather radars across the Northeast to improve weather monitoring and forecast accuracy. The region currently has three Doppler radars at Sohra, Mohanbari and Agartala, all of which are more…
Guwahati: Assam Postal Department has launched a drone-based delivery service from Hajo Sub-Post Office, aiming to improve the speed and reach of postal services in remote areas. Chief Postmaster General of Assam Prashant Kishore inaugurated the service, under which consignments…
Guwahati: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday criticised the Congress-JMM government in Jharkhand over alleged police action against students protesting irregularities in state public service examinations in Ranchi. Hazarika alleged that police used tear gas, water cannons and lathi-charge against…
Guwahati: A young video journalist, identified as Dipu Choudhury, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a rented house in Hatigaon on Tuesday. Police recovered his body from a residence at Sewali Path with a ligature around his neck. The…