Guwahati: The Assam Police CID has uncovered a fake government job racket that allegedly cheated unemployed youths by promising jobs in the Water Resources Department using forged appointment letters and fake recruitment documents. Seven accused have been arrested so far,…
Guwahati: The first wave of floods in Assam intensified on Monday, affecting six districts—Dhemaji, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, and Dibrugarh. The IMD issued red alerts for Kokrajhar, Chirang, Tamulpur, and Baksa as heavy rainfall continued across the state. Union Home…
Nagaon: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu visited Nagaon University and held discussions on higher education, infrastructure development, and academic excellence. He highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and stressed the need to integrate modern technology with…
Bongaigaon: A man allegedly beat his father to death following a family dispute at Choutaki in Abhayapuri under Bongaigaon district. The deceased has been identified as Narottam Nath, while the accused is his son, Kamal Nath. According to family members,…
Kaliabor: The Kaliabor Co-District Administration has imposed strict restrictions along the Kaziranga National Park corridor to protect wild animals migrating due to monsoon floods. The orders include a 40 kmph speed limit on NH-715, a ban on gatherings, roadside parking,…
Dima Hasao: The three-day Pulse Polio National Immunisation Day campaign was launched across Dima Hasao on Sunday to vaccinate all children below five years against polio. The programme was inaugurated at Mahur Public Health Centre by Executive Member for Health…
Guwahati: The Guwahati Jal Board has warned residents against using unauthorised pumps to draw water directly from House Service Connection (HSC) pipelines, stating that the practice is illegal and disrupts water supply by reducing pressure for other consumers. The Board…
Guwahati: The Assam government will launch CM FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh to let football fans watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on giant screens. The first fan park will open at Latasil Playground in Guwahati on…
Dhemaji: Train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari have been suspended after a railway bridge collapsed due to heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion. According to Northeast Frontier Railway, no trains were damaged and no injuries were reported. Train operations…
Guwahati: An RTI reply from the Tea Board has revealed that nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards. Of 1,423 samples tested in 2024–25, 711 failed, while 835…