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…
In a major boost to the state’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will distribute appointment letters to 5,500 Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) teachers at a special ceremony in Guwahati today. The event will be held…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday praised the Cachar Police for a major drug bust that led to the seizure of 1.2 kg of heroin worth ₹6 crore and the arrest of three peddlers. Sharing the update on…
Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that scientists from the Botanical Survey of India’s Itanagar centre have discovered two rare Hoya species — Hoya chinghungensis, reported for the first time in India, and Hoya acuminata, recorded for the first time in…
Assamese filmmaker Rajesh Bhuyan has denounced the piracy of his film Roi Roi Binale, calling it a “devastating blow” to the 19-year dream he shared with late singer Zubeen Garg. In an emotional message, Bhuyan said the illegal circulation disrespects…