Huge Cache of Explosives Seized in Assam’s Mankachar
Assam police seized 160 ammonium nitrate sticks, explosive wires, and 285 detonators in Mankachar. Two individuals were arrested, and a special investigation team is probing the case.
Dibrugarh University to Host International Literature Festival 2.0
Dibrugarh University, in collaboration with FOCAL, will host the Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival 2.0 from February 5 to 8. Over 120 writers from 25+ countries, including renowned international and Indian authors, will participate in 50+ sessions and workshops. The…
Assam Ships 8 Lakh Fish Spawns to Boost Farmers’ Income
The Assam Government, with APART's support, facilitated the shipment of 8 lakh fish spawns from Gohpur FPC to enhance farmers' earnings and showcase transportation expertise. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the government's commitment to fish farmers' growth. He also praised…
CBSE Releases Admit Cards for Class 10 & 12 Board Exams
CBSE has issued admit cards for Class 10 and 12 final exams on the Pariksha Sangam Portal. Schools can download them from cbse.gov.in using their login credentials. Students must collect their hall tickets from their respective schools, as direct downloads…
Two Arrested for Cattle Smuggling in Guwahati, Police Intensify Crackdown
West Guwahati Police arrested two men, Saminur Islam and Hashmat Ali, for smuggling seven cattle in Jalukbari. Legal action has been initiated. Despite occasional raids, cattle smuggling from Assam to Bangladesh via Meghalaya remains rampant. Smugglers use NEC Road and…
Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls Rahul Gandhi a “Hypocrite” Over Election Panel Remarks
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “hypocrite” over his demand for a transparent selection of Election Commissioners. Sarma accused Congress of past opaque appointments and political posturing. Gandhi had raised concerns over the removal of…
Kaziranga Records Highest Migratory Bird Count in Wetlands
Kaziranga National Park recorded 112,062 water birds across 124 species during the 6th Water Bird Counting Programme. Conducted across 189 water bodies, the survey found 62 migratory species and seven globally threatened ones, including Baer’s pochard and Pallas’s fish eagle…
Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge Cost Rises by ₹422 Crore
The budget for the Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge has surged from ₹2,608 crore to ₹3,030 crore due to cost escalations. Funded 80% by the New Development Bank and 20% by the Assam government, the project is expected to be completed between…
Numaligarh Refinery Drivers Protest Wage Disparity
Over 200 motor drivers at Numaligarh Refinery staged a protest on Sunday, demanding equal pay for equal work. Led by the Assam Motor Drivers' Association, they highlighted the wage gap—₹400 for 12-hour shifts versus ₹775 for 8-hour shifts for directly…
Guwahati Police Busts Theft Gang, Recovers Stolen Valuables
Paltan Bazar Police in Guwahati busted a major theft gang, arresting four suspects from Barpeta. Identified as Mokibul Khan, Rushikesh Kishan Shinde, Mokibul Hussain, and Harshjit Mandal, they were linked to multiple burglaries under case no. 13/25. Police recovered gold…