A fire at Shaniboriya commercial centre in Jamugurihat's Balijuri destroyed nine businesses early today. Sparked by an electrical short circuit, the blaze quickly spread, intensified by nine gas cylinder explosions. Despite locals alerting the fire brigade, delayed response led to…
Hundreds of workers from Pallorband Tea Estate and its four division gardens in Cachar staged a protest on Friday, demanding payment of pending wages, gratuity, and provident fund (PF) dues. Barak Cha Shramik Union's general secretary, Rajdeep Goala, highlighted that…
The CBI has filed five chargesheets in cases related to an investment scam where thousands were defrauded. Sixteen individuals and two organizations—M/s Upepithets Holdings Pvt. Ltd (UHPL) and Brahmaputra Sanchay & Biniyog Cooperative Society Ltd (BSBCSL)—were named. Key allegations include:…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma began a four-day visit to Bhutan to discuss key bilateral issues, including energy, water resources, tourism, healthcare, education, trade, and urban development. Upon arrival at Paro, he received a ceremonial welcome from Bhutanese officials…
A new dialysis centre under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) was inaugurated at MG Model Hospital, Katigorah, Cachar district, on Monday. MLA Kamalakhaya Dey Purkayastha, District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, and Dr. Ashutosh Barman attended the ceremony, highlighting the…
A 55-year-old man was injured in an attack by a one-horned rhinoceros near Jhargaon, Morigaon district, on Monday. The rhino had strayed from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and attacked the man in the morning. He was promptly taken to the hospital…
Tensions flared at Tularam Bafna Kamrup District Civil Hospital after a newborn’s death. The grieving family accused gynecologist Dr. Nikunja Deka and Dr. Pallav Lochan Sharma of negligence. The baby, born to Dolly Kakoti, was referred to GMCH due to…
A tragic accident occurred on the Dibrugarh-Duliajan route as a vehicle (AS06AK 8716) plunged into the Sessa riverbed due to dense fog. Ishan Gogoi (27) lost his life, with his body recovered by the NDRF. Four others—Akhiraj Gogoi (28), Tridip…
The Goalpara administration has banned e-rickshaws and battery-operated three-wheelers on NH-17 to reduce congestion and accidents. District Commissioner Khanindra Choudhury highlighted their unsuitability for highways due to limited speed and power. E-rickshaws will now operate only on designated municipal routes,…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the Jalvahak scheme to promote long-haul cargo movement through National Waterways 1, 2, and 16. The initiative incentivizes cargo transport over 300 km, aiming to reduce road and rail congestion while promoting eco-friendly and cost-effective…