Dense fog disrupted air and surface travel across Assam on Friday. Sixteen flights were canceled and 30 delayed at Guwahati’s LGBI Airport, with fog persisting until 11 a.m. Ferry services on the Brahmaputra River were also affected, leaving passengers stranded…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has allocated ₹19,338 crore for National Highway projects in the North East for FY 2024-25. Currently, 190 projects spanning 3,856 km, worth ₹81,540 crore, are underway across the region. Completion is targeted…
Tinsukia: The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the Buridehing River near Malung Gaon on Friday afternoon. Ledo Police retrieved the body, described as approximately five feet tall, wearing a yellow T-shirt, grey jacket, and pyjamas. It was…
Morigaon: In a significant operation, Morigaon police arrested 10 cybercriminals in a district-wide crackdown targeting online fraud and identity theft. Led by Additional SP (Crime Branch) Samiran Baishya, raids were conducted in Moirabari, Laharighat, Bhuragaon, and Mayang. Police believe the…
Guwahati/Kolkata: In a major breakthrough, researchers from IIT Guwahati and the Bose Institute Kolkata have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel for localized cancer treatment. The hydrogel, designed to deliver anti-cancer drugs directly to tumor sites, reduces systemic side effects often…
The Assam State Health Department is set to digitize autopsy records, enhancing transparency and efficiency in forensic investigations. Current Progress: Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has already begun digitization, with plans to expand statewide. Autopsy Data: GMCH managed over…
The Elephant Population Estimation (EPE) 2024 report, released Wednesday, recorded 5,828 elephants in Assam, up from 5,719 in 2017. Key findings include: Population Distribution: 82% of elephants reside in five Elephant Reserves (ERs), with Chirang-Ripu Reserve recording the highest density…
The Co-District Commissioner of Dimoria has announced a traffic diversion due to road construction on the Borkhat-Byrnihat road, effective until further notice. Light vehicles traveling from Byrnihat to Borkhat can use two routes via Kamalajari-Borkhat Chowk-Chamata Pathar Chowk or Kamalajari-Borkhat…
25-year-old Payel Saikia was found dead in her rental apartment at Doya Sagar Apartment, Nizarapar, Guwahati. Her mother alerted the building’s security after failing to contact her. Security personnel broke into her fourth-floor unit, discovering her hanging. Police recovered the…
Kaziranga National Park welcomed a record 1.64 lakh tourists, including 6,429 foreigners, between October and December 2024, earning Rs 4.32 crore in entry fees. Despite over 600 jeeps operating, heavy demand left many tourists unable to enjoy elephant and jeep…