STF raided Athgaon's 4 No. Railway Gate under Bharalumukh PS and arrested two drug peddlers, Md. Asou Ali and Anand Kumar Jha. Authorities seized 46.9 grams of suspected heroin, ₹3,300 in cash, and a mobile phone during the operation.
A Dibrugarh family of five sustained critical injuries after their vehicle fell 50 feet into a gorge on NH-313 near Anini, Arunachal Pradesh. Among the injured, Pramila Singh's condition remains critical. The accident occurred due to loss of vehicle control…
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi raised concerns over Assam’s rising debt, now at 48% of its Rs 3 lakh crore GSDP. He criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for misrepresenting the state’s economy, noting that while GDP grew to 8.8%,…
Partha Sarathi Mahanta assumed office as Guwahati Police Commissioner, succeeding Diganta Barah. He launched a 24/7 WhatsApp helpline (6026900651) for citizen complaints and queries. Mahanta emphasized community cooperation to address crimes like theft and traffic issues. He also praised recent…
Over 400 workers at Hatijan Tea Estate in Duliajan face financial insecurity following a lockout since December 31, 2024. The closure resulted from a violent protest on December 30, where some workers assaulted the garden manager over work disputes. Management…
The state government has issued strict SOPs to address illegal migrants using fake documents for Aadhaar registration. A new "State Government Portal" software ensures physical document verification before Aadhaar issuance for residents above 18 years. Key measures include: Document verification…
The trailer and music of the highly anticipated film Gulai Soor were launched on Friday at AIDEO Cinema Hall, in collaboration with Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation Ltd and Zeng Entertainment. Directed by Raktim Kamal Barua, the film…
A pipeline burst in Kharguli early Thursday displaced 28 families, damaging homes and sparking landslide fears. The sudden water surge destroyed belongings, forcing immediate evacuations. ASDMA has set up a relief camp at Lalsingh Academy, providing shelter and essentials to…
Dense fog disrupted air and surface travel across Assam on Friday. Sixteen flights were canceled and 30 delayed at Guwahati’s LGBI Airport, with fog persisting until 11 a.m. Ferry services on the Brahmaputra River were also affected, leaving passengers stranded…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has allocated ₹19,338 crore for National Highway projects in the North East for FY 2024-25. Currently, 190 projects spanning 3,856 km, worth ₹81,540 crore, are underway across the region. Completion is targeted…