A fire destroyed 10 huts in Dibrugarh's Amolapatty area on Wednesday evening. Although no casualties were reported, two LPG cylinders exploded during the incident. Timely intervention by fire services helped contain the blaze. According to officials, valuable documents and property…
Assam Transport Minister Keshab Mahanta has directed officials to urgently resume ferry services between Nimatighat and Kamalabari before the Raas Festival. The services were halted due to low water levels in the Brahmaputra, causing new sandbanks to block the route…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken custody of three key accused, including actress Sumi Borah, in connection with an online trading scam. This follows an order from a special court in Dibrugarh, Assam.
The Silchar-Kalain road, plagued by sinking zone issues, is set to undergo significant improvement with the construction of a 210-meter elevated road. Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty recently blessed the project and inaugurated piling works. The road will be built using…
Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia announced that Congress might field its own candidate for the Behali by-poll if the ongoing Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASOM) deadlock over candidate selection continues. This statement followed ASOM chief Bhupen Kumar Borah’s resignation due…
A Congress delegation, led by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Bhupen Kumar Borah and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, submitted a memorandum to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. They raised concerns about the state government's alleged plan to allocate 9,000…
The Directorate of Museums, Assam, recovered an ancient artefact, believed to be part of a historic pillar, from the Rajgarh area. The intricately designed artefact highlights the region’s rich cultural heritage and artistic mastery. A team of experts, including museum…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday called the issue of 171 police encounters in Assam between May 2021 and August 2022 "very serious" and sought detailed information, including the investigation status. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan criticized…
Guwahati is facing a rising dengue outbreak, alarming residents as cases steadily increase. The Zoo Road area has reported a significant surge, while Bhaskar Nagar, Karbi Path, Ambikagiri Nagar, and Bamunimaidam Railway Colony have been designated as ‘Red Zones’ due…
A 33-year-old woman, Prema Thomu, was critically injured after allegedly jumping from a six-storey building in Guwahati's Kalapahar area on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Puhor Guest House, where she was attending to her husband's medical needs. Locals rushed her…