Villagers in Hailakandi’s Banglabasa and Kukicherra polling stations boycotted the Panchayat elections on Friday, citing decades of neglect in roads, healthcare, and education. No votes were cast in protest. Residents accused both Congress and BJP of failing them and vowed…
Three wild elephants were found dead in Manas National Park near the India-Bhutan border, likely killed by poachers. The incident occurred near the Palengshi and Banchum beat areas during Panchayat polls. Tusks were removed, and one elephant was reportedly beheaded…
Following the first phase of Assam's Panchayat elections, repolling will be held in 43 polling stations across Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Lakhimpur, Golaghat, and Majuli due to untoward incidents. Assam recorded a 70.19% voter turnout, with Majuli leading at 80.02% and Sonitpur…
Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura have committed to providing tap water to all rural households by March 2026 under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Assam has covered 81.32%, Manipur 79.59%, Meghalaya 81.76%, Nagaland 92.69%, and Tripura 84.95% of rural…
The Assam government will establish 3 pet care hospitals in Guwahati, Bokakhat, and Dibrugarh, along with 5 multi-care veterinary centres in key districts by 2025. Announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the initiative aims to enhance animal healthcare for both…
City Cyber Police recovered ₹88,888 lost in an online scam and credited it back to the victim. Efforts continue to recover the remaining ₹1,21,000.
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation fined a Surya Path resident ₹2,500 for stacking construction materials on the road. The action is part of a crackdown on civic violations. GMC warned stricter measures ahead and urged proper storage practices to prevent obstruction…
A gas leak with black smoke occurred at 450 feet depth during well digging at Shankar Kumar’s home in Khatkhati, near the CRPF group centre. Nearby residents were evacuated. Fire services are on-site, and ONGC officials are en route. The…
A clash at Dalgram polling station in South Karimganj left several injured, including a Congress Zila Parishad candidate. BJP supporters are accused in the attack. Separately, in Narayanpur, independent candidate Pankaj Bhuyan was detained by villagers for allegedly trying to…
BSF intercepted a wildlife smuggling attempt in Dhubri, rescuing 202 Sand Boas and arresting two West Bengal residents. Arif and Talib Mal were caught with the snakes hidden in sacks near the Ghewmari border. Authorities suspect a larger wildlife trafficking…