The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, utilized 76% of its allocated capital expenditure by November 2024, ranking highest among infrastructure ministries. The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlighted a significant capacity increase at ports, with…
Three PWD-contracted labourers were injured after an old wall collapsed on them while working on drainage in Guwahati’s Athgaon area. The incident occurred near Chabipul Chariali on Monday night. The injured were rushed to GMCH, with one in critical condition…
Nazima Begum from Rajiv Gaon has been missing since Tuesday morning. Her husband, Rowsan Ali, filed a missing person’s report at Dhekiajuli Police Station after failed search efforts. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the family urges the public to…
Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport ranked 10th in domestic passenger traffic for December 2024, handling 5,75,358 passengers. This highlights its growing role in Northeast India's aviation sector. Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports led the rankings. Managed by Adani Airport…
A 62-year-old woman, Taramani Barman, was killed after a wild elephant destroyed her house in Daorizer village, Tamulpur, near the Indo-Bhutan border. Her husband had died in a similar attack nine years ago. Earlier this month, two women were also…
A firing incident in Mariani’s Gabhoru Hills on the Assam-Nagaland border left locals in shock. Forest officials and police launched an investigation but found no evidence initially. Tensions have been high due to alleged land encroachments by Naga settlers. Locals…
A ₹400 crore GST scam involving fake invoices by non-existent firms, Adi Enterprise and PS Enterprise, has been exposed in Lakhimpur district. A departmental probe revealed fraudulent tax credit claims and suspicious trade routes. Investigations confirmed the firms were fake,…
The Gauhati High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of ongoing illegal rat-hole coal mining in Assam, despite a Supreme Court ban. It has directed the State government to explain its continuation. The International Human Rights Council (IHRC) claims this…
Inspired by the success of Makaibari tea tourism in West Bengal, Luxmi Tea Company is investing ₹300 crore in a mega tea tourism project at Lepetkata tea estate, Assam. Approved by the State Cabinet and trade unions, the project will…
Assam’s Orang Tiger Reserve has become a conservation success, with tiger numbers increasing to over 26. Despite its small size of 78.8 sq km, the reserve supports diverse wildlife, including rhinos and elephants. Conservation efforts like patrolling, surveillance, and eco-sensitive…