Manas National Park & Tiger Reserve will reopen for the 2024-25 ecotourism season on September 27, following the annual monsoon closure. All activities will follow guidelines under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and Assam Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1997. The park,…
In response to rising dengue cases, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) procured five new thermal fogging devices. These remote-controlled devices, mounted on mopeds, can cover congested areas more efficiently. With the addition of 15 new field workers, GMC has increased…
The Gauhati High Court directed the DGP to investigate the missing 1,995.29 grams of seized heroin in a Karbi Anglong drug case. The investigation officer was unaware of the contraband’s location, prompting concerns over evidence handling. The High Court quashed…
Assam police busted a fraud network issuing fake government work orders, duping businesses of crores. BJP SC Morcha state secretary Ashim Das, along with Birinchi Borkotoki and Niranjan Das, were arrested. The group targeted companies by posing as state officials,…
A Class 11 student at Dahotiya Higher Secondary School, Jorhat, was brutally attacked by three classmates with a sharp object on Wednesday. He sustained severe head and chest injuries and is currently receiving treatment. One suspect has been detained, while…
Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah expressed concerns about overtourism in Kaziranga as it reopens on October 1. He warned that footfall exceeding 1 lakh could harm biodiversity. In 2023-24, the park recorded 3.27 lakh visitors, including 13,919 international guests. To…
RTI activist Dulal Bora was arrested by the Delhi Crime Branch amidst allegations of extortion, conspiracy, and cheating. He faces 31 criminal cases, including involvement in the death of BJP worker Debajit Hazarika. Bora was detained at Kalra Hospital, West…
The Assam cabinet approved multiple projects, including the doubling of railway tracks in the Azara-Kamakhya section and a Rs 150 crore fund for three new polytechnic institutes. Eight bighas of government land were allocated for the railway track expansion to…
Kaziranga National Park has launched a refresher training program for 700 Gypsy safari drivers and mahouts, funded by the Assam Skill Development Mission. The training focuses on improving visitor safety, wildlife interpretation, and enhancing tourist experiences. Three batches, each with…
Mangal Pathak has accused Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) of medical negligence after his newborn's arm was fractured during a cesarean delivery. Pathak claims the injury occurred during the procedure, with doctors later confirming the fracture. Despite assurances from hospital…