In October and November, Kaziranga National Park hosted 81,068 visitors, including 3,425 international tourists, generating ₹1.46 crore in revenue. The surge was driven by popular elephant safaris, offering glimpses of rhinos, tigers, and other wildlife, especially in the Kohora range…
A man from Bihar was arrested for forging a signature and embezzling ₹4.8 lakh from an Axis Bank branch in Rajgarh, Guwahati. Victim Rituparna Kalita reported the unauthorized transaction after receiving a mobile alert. Police investigations revealed the suspect, Singh,…
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati, exposed a ₹70 crore fake invoicing scam involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims. Natwar Kumar Jalan, a partner at M/s Yash Associates, was arrested for using ₹10 crore in fake ITC…
The 9th edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival began at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati. This four-day cinematic event showcases 30 films, including feature films, documentaries, and short films. Highlights include the premiere of Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham, Rima…
The government has allocated ₹378 crore to address soil erosion caused by the Brahmaputra River in Dibrugarh, announced Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika. During an inspection of erosion-hit areas, Hazarika highlighted ongoing permanent restoration efforts this winter, unlike temporary monsoon…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons, Gautam Borah, and Guwahati Prison Superintendent Parinita Bora investigated a molestation complaint filed by female jail warder Deepshika Rajbongshi in Dhubri. The probe, conducted on Wednesday, included a detailed review of the allegations. DIG…
The Assam government plans to set up 70 new ITIs in underserved constituencies, announced Skill Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah at the Industry Meet 2024 in Guwahati. The initiative aims to expand ITIs to every constituency and eventually to each block, enhancing…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Mintu Das, alias Rohit Chandra Das, owner of the Indian Institute of Banking & Information Technology (IIBIT), Guwahati, in Delhi. Accused of running a fraudulent investment scheme, Das allegedly lured victims with promises…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has opened a Rail Coach Restaurant at Guwahati's Uzanbazar riverfront. Inaugurated by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, the restaurant is part of NFR’s initiative to convert decommissioned coaches into heritage-inspired dining spaces. With 17…
A joint operation by Assam Rifles and Katigorah Police led to the arrest of Sajib Uddin Majumdar in Katigorah. He was caught traveling in an autorickshaw with counterfeit ₹500 notes worth ₹80,000. Two mobile phones and incriminating documents were also…