Noonmati Police uncovered a petroleum oil pilferage racket at IOCL’s Marketing Yard, arresting two individuals. During the December 12 raid, 600 liters of petroleum worth ₹54,000 and a vehicle were seized. Investigations are underway to identify others involved and assess…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined a Sijubari household ₹50,000 for dumping waste into the Basistha River. During a surprise inspection, officials halted the illegal discharge of boring materials and sealed the outlet. GMC shared the action on social media,…
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Jorhat’s ₹220-crore water supply scheme. The project aims to provide 24-hour purified water from the Brahmaputra River to Jorhat residents. The scheme is expected to be completed in 1.5…
Police detained eight individuals on Friday after a video showing a gang rape near Boragaon, Guwahati, surfaced online. The crime, which occurred on November 17 during the Raas festival near a Durga Temple, came to light through the viral video…
Intense protests erupted in Kaliabor on Wednesday as locals and organizations demanded the proposed four-lane highway follow its original route through Jakhalabandha from Kaliabor Tiniali. Led by the 'Four-Lane National Highway Demand Committee,' thousands gheraoed the Kaliabor revenue circle office…
The Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Samaj signed MoUs with 11 universities in Assam on Thursday for cultural mapping of the State's art and ethnicity. The project, under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Assam, involves universities like Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, and…
Farmers from three producer companies in Sivasagar district, including Dihingporia Mustard Fed Producer Company, Disangmukh Agro Producer Company, and Mitong Krishak Utpadak Company, successfully exported 1,000 kg of lemons and 1,500 kg of pumpkins to Dubai on Thursday. The export…
Jonbeel Mela, an age-old cultural and trade festival, will take place from January 16 to 18 at Jonbeel Pathar, near Jagiroad in Morigaon district. Organized by the Gova Tiwa Deoraja Raj Darbar and Jonbeel Mela Development Samiti, it features the…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Assam Police Special Task Force conducted raids in Goalpara, targeting areas like Tukura, Barpahar, and Govindpur. Three individuals were arrested: Zaynal Avedin, an imam from Milanpara, Abu Taleb from Bor Hills, and Sahanur Alam,…
Gauhati University has introduced the GU Initiative for Competitive Examinations (GUICE) to prepare students for exams like UPSC, ACS, SSC-CGL, banking, GATE, and more. The one-year program offers two courses: Professional Course (60 seats) for UPSC/APSC at ₹35,000, with limited…