Frustrated by inaction from authorities, residents of Raghunandanpur's Kamarpara in Bongaigaon district repaired a 2-km earthen road themselves. Despite repeated pleas to officials and the panchayat, no action was taken, leaving the road impassable during rains. On December 22 and…
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has expressed concern over the latest India State of Forest Report, which shows Assam lost 79 sq. km of forest cover between 2021 and 2023. In a letter to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Gogoi highlighted threats…
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve recorded ₹5.7 crore in revenue within three months of reopening in October 2024, a significant jump from ₹3 crore in the same period of 2023. Tourist arrivals surged to 2.2 lakh, including 7,500 international…
A massive fire erupted on Sunday night in the Gumi area under Chhaygaon LAC, Kamrup district, destroying eight shops and an office of Gumi Worker Sangha. Fire tenders successfully contained the blaze, preventing further damage. While the fire caused significant…
A woman in Guwahati has sought police protection after her partner, already married to two others, allegedly attempted to murder her near the Dispur Police Station. The man had blackmailed her with a private video to maintain their relationship. He…
A giant 15-kg python was rescued from the house of Dilip Kurmi, a resident of Tupiya, today. The snake was removed by Kurmi in collaboration with Haren Kurmi. After the rescue, the python was handed over to the Diplonga range…
The Goalpara district road safety committee, in collaboration with the transport and health departments, organized a free eye camp for drivers and handimen at Hasila bus station on Monday. The camp, supervised by Dr. Bhaskarjyoti Baishya and his team from…
The Assam police department has undergone a reshuffle with IPS officer Partha Sarathi Mahanta appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Guwahati. Mahanta, a 1999 batch officer, brings extensive experience and a proven track record in policing. He replaces…
Twenty days into his tenure, Power Minister Prasanta Phukan addressed the growing controversy surrounding smart meters, assuring the public that the government is taking the issue of high tariffs seriously. Following a review meeting at Bijuli Bhawan, Phukan clarified that…
A tourist influx at Kaziranga National Park's year-end jeep safari counters led to rampant overcharging. Tourists report paying two to three times the standard fare despite fixed rates set by the forest department. Allegations target jeep operators and travel agencies…