Guwahati Traffic Police has towed 114 unclaimed vehicles since January 21 to ease congestion and free parking spaces. Of these, 29 were returned after verification, 34 sent to garages, and 49 moved to parking zones. Two stolen vehicles were identified,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has intensified its cleanliness drive, seizing two vendors' carts on Rehabari Road for repeated hygiene violations. Vendors have been warned of strict action, including fines and confiscation, for neglecting cleanliness standards. Citizens are urged to…
Guwahati Traffic Police, under the supervision of the Police Commissioner, has initiated a drive to remove illegal rickshaws and carts for improved traffic management. Vendors are urged to shift to designated zones, and the public’s cooperation has been requested. Legal…
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early on January 24, 2025, with tremors felt in Assam and Northeast India. The quake, at a depth of 106 km, caused panic but no reported damage or injuries. Earlier, on January 21, a…
The Gauhati High Court lifted its interim stay, allowing panchayat elections in nine Assam districts, including Hailakandi and Cachar, to proceed. The court clarified that the elections could be declared illegal if genuine issues arise. The stay had been imposed…
Brief: The Supreme Court criticized the Assam government for submitting a "defective" affidavit on the detention of 270 foreign nationals at the Matia transit camp. The court noted the lack of justifications for the detentions and insufficient progress on deportations,…
Assam's peak power demand is projected to rise from 2,800 MW to 7,006 MW by 2041-42, posing challenges for APDCL. Current supply arrangements total 2,496 MW, with additional short-term procurement of 471 MW. Long-term plans include agreements with NUPPL, NTPC,…
Protests intensified in Jorhat as KMSS, student groups, and civil society opposed oil exploration in the eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The agitation follows the National Wildlife Board granting Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas permission for exploratory…
In a significant action, Guwahati Police arrested six individuals for allegedly sharing offensive video clips related to cow slaughter on Instagram. The videos, deemed provocative and capable of inciting communal disharmony, drew widespread concern. The arrested individuals have been identified…
The Assam State School Education Board reopened the online portal for HS first-year exam form submissions. The portal, initially open from December 26 to January 13, will now close on January 30, 2025. Institutions are urged to complete form submissions…