Goalpara Police, with district officials, destroyed opium poppy cultivation spread over 10 bighas in West Fetengapara Char. Led by DySP Border, the operation followed legal protocols, seizing illegal items. The estimated value of the destroyed opium is ₹2 crore. Earlier,…
Bhattadev University research scholar Lakhyajyoti Das was detained after a female student accused him of molestation. Multiple complaints of misconduct had been previously lodged against him. While some students claim he admitted to the allegations before later denying them, Das…
Mission Rabies, in collaboration with JBF and supported by Assam's Animal Husbandry Department and GMC, launched the Assam Rabies Elimination Project. Inaugurated by GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania, the initiative aims to vaccinate 70% of Guwahati's dog population, enhance rabies surveillance,…
The 94th annual conference of Srimanta Sankardev Sangha is set to take place from February 6-9 at Eraltoli Pathar, Mohbandha, covering 1200 bighas. Extensive preparations have transformed the venue into a hub of religious and cultural activities. Named Vaishnav Pandit…
Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed an MoU to develop epoxy bamboo-based composites as a lightweight alternative for bunkers in high-altitude areas. The project aims to enhance force preservation by reducing material transport efforts while maintaining…
Guwahati police shot car thief Divyajyoti Saikia in the leg after he attacked officers while attempting to escape during an operation in Jorabat. The Basistha police were escorting him when he tried to flee. Injured officers and the suspect were…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has initiated a Special Drive from February 1 to March 31, 2025, to streamline Building Permissions, Occupancy Certificates, and Regularisation Applications. Citizens can visit the GMC office at Uzan Bazar for faster approvals. Meanwhile, frequent…
Gauhati University (GU) will launch technical courses on the semiconductor industry, aligning with the upcoming semiconductor plant in Jagiroad. A climate change study centre will also be established. VC Nani Gopal Mahanta announced a collaboration with Terry for the GU-Terry…
The Silchar-Hailakandi Road is undergoing construction for a 4m x 4m RCC box cell culvert between C.R. Avenue Point and Shani Mandir. One key lane has been closed from February 5 and will remain inaccessible until March 20, 2025. Earlier,…
Salmara Police seized 7,800 Yaba tablets worth ₹2 crore from a residence, arresting one accused. In separate raids on January 21, South Salmara-Mankachar police arrested three individuals in Chirakhowa, Bangrichar, and Balughat, recovering brown sugar, Yaba tablets, tramadol capsules, cash,…