On Day 8 of the Sivasagar gas leak, ONGC confirmed the gas is non-toxic and mainly methane. A portion has been safely diverted to a production facility. Water blanketing continues, and air and noise levels remain within safe limits. Only…
Following Eid-Uz-Zuha unrest, Dhubri District Administration has mandated CCTV installation in all public, commercial, and large residential buildings. Issued under the Assam Public Safety Act, establishments have 10 days to comply, covering all entry, exit, and common areas. Footage must…
A bridge on the Silchar-Kalain highway collapsed early Wednesday at Bhangarpar, disrupting Barak Valley’s road link to Tripura and Mizoram. Two overloaded trucks fell into the Harang River; no casualties were reported. Minister Kaushik Rai confirmed a probe has been…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that private hospitals in Assam can no longer detain bodies due to unpaid bills. Calling the practice unconstitutional, he said legal steps-not force-should be used to recover dues. A helpline will be launched for families…
Tensions flared in Raha after the body of 13-year-old Pinky Das was found near Diphlu on Tuesday. Missing since June 11, her body bore visible injuries, raising suspicions of abduction, rape, and murder. Alleging “love jihad,” locals and Pinky's family…
A severed cattle head was found near a Naamghar in Chiring Chuk, Lakhimpur, triggering communal tension concerns. Police arrested seven suspects from nearby villages. Locals fear it’s a deliberate attempt to disrupt harmony. This is the first such case in…
Residents of Bhatiapar in Sivasagar district have alleged irregularities in the Rs 25,000 relief distribution for gas leak victims. Around 16–17 families claim they were unfairly excluded despite being directly affected. Villagers accused local officials of bias and negligence, stating…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Assam’s plan to establish 30 medical colleges by 2030, up from the current 13, aiming to produce 4,000 doctors annually. At an event in GMCH, he emphasized a shift towards tech-integrated healthcare, with AI, robotics,…
ONGC has confirmed its commitment to containing the gas leak at Bhatiapar-Barichuk in Assam’s Sivasagar district, calling it a “rare geological phenomenon.” Executive Director Bhaskar Choudhury stated the incident is unprecedented in 60 years of data. An internal probe is…
A newly repaired bridge on the Silchar-Kalain NH collapsed at Bhangarpar early Wednesday, halting road connectivity to Barak Valley, Tripura, and Mizoram. Two trucks fell into the Harang River; no casualties were reported. The collapse, just a month after ₹1.37…