Twelve cattle were stolen from farmers in Debpur, Sonapur, and Bhekelai villages near Demow. While Demow Police seized a vehicle used in the theft, the thieves escaped. Farmers, who rely on cattle for their livelihood, suspect a cattle syndicate at…
The Assam government has shifted administrative control of 12 villages from Pachim Mayong Gaon Panchayat in Morigaon district to Kamrup Metropolitan District. This transfer affects villages like Kajali Chouki and Gobardhan Grant. The change is for administrative purposes only and…
Assam has begun a Rs 1,200 crore initiative to improve power transmission, focusing on rural areas. In 2024, over 12,000 km of old low-tension lines were replaced with safer conductors, and 250 km of new 11 kV lines were added…
A tragic accident occurred in Guwahati's Khanapara area during Diwali, when two Scorpio vehicles collided, killing a man and a woman. Another person was injured and is receiving treatment at GMCH. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A fire broke out in a cotton warehouse on Bhuiya Lane, Janiganj, Silchar, on Diwali evening, likely caused by a stray firecracker. The blaze spread quickly due to the area's narrow, congested lanes and highly flammable materials. Several fire engines…
A CBI court in Assam sentenced five individuals to 18 months to three years in prison for their involvement in the 1990s "Letter of Credit" (LOC) scam. They were also fined a total of Rs 1.6 lakh. The scam involved…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has initiated a Geographic Information System (GIS) survey across the city to improve civic services. The survey aims to assign unique smart addresses to all properties, including homes, shops, and offices. GMC officials stated that…
To ensure public safety and prevent noise pollution during Diwali and Chhath Puja, Nagaon District Magistrate Narendra Kumar Shah has issued restrictions. Firecrackers can only be burst between 10 pm and 12 am on Diwali, and from 6 am to…
Dhubri: The Dhubri district administration and police department organized a Unity Run on Tuesday to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. District Commissioner Dibakar Nath and Superintendent of Police Nabin Singh flagged off the event at Raja Prabhat Chandra Barua…
The Kamrup District Road Safety Committee met on Wednesday at Amingaon, chaired by District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra, to discuss measures for reducing road accidents. Officials from the police, transport, and public works departments, along with road construction agencies, participated…