Five individuals were detained after locals discovered contraceptive materials near a Tezpur salon, sparking allegations of illegal activities, including sex trade. Following complaints, police conducted a search and apprehended suspects. Authorities are questioning them and plan to summon the salon…
Assam Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass prioritized Kamakhya Temple's tourism development, inspired by the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. Plans include expanding the temple area from 3,000 to 100,000 square feet, widening corridors, and restoring six Nilachal temples. A new ropeway connecting…
Assam's waterways sector has seen over ₹1,018 crore invested since 2021 by the Modi government. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced an additional ₹645 crore this fiscal for Brahmaputra (NW-2) and Barak (NW-16) development. The Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route has boosted cargo…
A ward boy at a private hospital in Guwahati has been detained for attempting to assault a minor female patient. The incident has been reported to Basistha Police Station, and an investigation is ongoing. Further details are awaited.
The East Guwahati Police District intercepted a pickup truck at Jorabat crossing, seizing 10 live cattle being smuggled to Byrnihat. Saha Ali (31), a resident of Abhyapuri, was arrested, and legal proceedings have been initiated.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have created a biological method using Methylosinus trichosporium bacteria to convert methane and carbon dioxide into bio-methanol. This process, which avoids toxic by-products and expensive catalysts, offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. The…
Najib Ismail Russel, a renowned badminton referee from Bangladesh, was found dead in a Guwahati hotel room. Russel was attending an international badminton competition at the Sarusajai Indoor Stadium. Police are investigating the unclear circumstances surrounding his death.
Four newly inducted Assam ministers received their portfolios following the December 7 oath-taking ceremony. Krishnendu Paul: Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Public Works Roads. Kaushik Rai: Food, Public Distribution, Mines, and Barak Valley Development. Prasanta Phukan: Power, Skill Development, and Medical…
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…