A massive fire on Eid-ul-Fitr reduced two homes, a general store, cash, and documents to ashes in Katarihara village, Jaleswar. The fire broke out at Abdul Awal's residence after he returned from Eid prayers, causing losses estimated at ₹10 lakh…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation for Assam’s second ropeway connecting Biswanath Ghat to Umatumuni River Island, with a ₹60 crore budget and an 18-month completion target. The ropeway will enhance connectivity and tourism. He also inaugurated a…
A theft accused, Imran Ali (25), was found dead inside Jonai Police Station lock-up on Sunday morning. He was arrested on Saturday evening from Abor Leku near the Assam-Arunachal border. Police were set to produce him in court but found…
The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has demolished one of Assam’s oldest concrete structures, the Mahafezkhana (record room), sparking outrage among conservationists. The demolition, carried out for the Brahmaputra Riverfront Project, has been condemned as cultural destruction. Built between 1855…
Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Super Fast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in Odisha’s Cuttack district. No injuries were reported. Emergency teams, including NDRF and railway officials, were dispatched. Helpline numbers were issued, and restoration work will begin…
Guwahati's streets are overcrowded as unchecked street vending continues due to the Guwahati Municipal Corporation's (GMC) failure to enforce regulations. Beltola Road is among the worst-hit areas, causing traffic chaos. Despite announcing 81 vending zones, GMC has not conducted a…
Unchecked construction projects in Guwahati have led to a surge in mosquito breeding, raising fears of a health crisis. Stagnant water, clogged drains, and poor waste disposal have worsened the situation, especially near construction sites. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC)…
Hatigaon police arrested a girl and her boyfriend for attempting to honeytrap a youth. The girl had earlier accused two men of rape at a homestay but later retracted. One of the accused, Bishal Barman, later filed a complaint stating…
The Assam government has extended Child Care Leave (CCL) to single fathers in state departments. Announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the policy allows widowers, divorcees, and unmarried fathers to avail up to 730 days of leave for childcare. Previously…
Brief: Former Biswanath BJP vice president Dr. Ranjan Gogoi, along with 1,500 others, joined Congress ahead of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s district visit. Gogoi, welcomed with a grand procession, criticized BJP for sidelining loyal members and fostering corruption. He vowed…