The NIELIT Jorhat Extension Centre held a three-day training on IT and cybersecurity for northeastern police and officials from December 2-5. The sessions covered AI risks, blockchain, cryptocurrency, data protection laws, and cybercrime investigations, with 21 police officers participating. Separately,…
The incomplete 61-meter bridge over the Kujia River in Bongaigaon's Jakuapara Part-II remains a symbol of neglect since construction began in 2019 under a ₹10 crore project. Villagers, frustrated by delays and lack of action from officials and politicians, built…
Assam Governor approved the reservation of 146 bighas of village grazing reserve land in Mangaldai for establishing a medical college and hospital, as assured by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In exchange, an equal area of government land will be…
AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India's global influence to protect Bangladesh's Hindu minority. In a letter, Ajmal highlighted reports of rising violence and discrimination against the community, calling it a violation of…
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya participated in the Assam Police Chiefs' Reunion Seminar at Ulubari. He lauded former DGPs for their leadership and sacrifices, inspiring police excellence. The Governor emphasized modernization efforts to tackle evolving threats like cybercrime and terrorism and…
A violent altercation broke out at the MLA quarters in Dispur on December 8, leaving one person critically injured. Sanjiv Gohain is accused of assaulting an individual, whose identity remains unknown. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for…
UP State Bridge Corporation Ltd has withdrawn from the Majuli-Jorhat bridge project, citing payment conflicts with its subcontractor, BRC. Construction, stalled since September 2024, achieved only 32% progress since its launch in November 2021. The ₹925.47 crore project will undergo…
Housing Minister Ashok Singhal announced that Guwahati Jal Board will provide 95,858 new tap water connections in South Central Guwahati this month. Applications open on the @gmdwsb app from December 2024, with a ₹7,000 subsidy for GMC ration cardholders. Residents…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to establish permanent BJP offices in all Assam mandals by 2026. Speaking at the inauguration of Sualkuchi Mandal's office, he emphasized these facilities would enhance public engagement. Sarma also launched the 12.2 km…
Employees of Lakwa Thermal Power Station (LTPS) staged a protest on Friday against the alleged privatization of India's power sector. Responding to a nationwide call by electricity employees' associations, they raised slogans against the Modi government and demanded a rollback…