A massive fire broke out on National Highway 31 in Kokrajhar after an ethanol-loaded tanker overturned and burst into flames. The tanker, en route from West Bengal to Assam, lost control at Ramphalbil. The driver, Raj Kumar Singh, was critically…
The Department of Personnel, Government of Assam, issued a notification on Friday announcing a significant reshuffle of District Commissioners (DCs) and other key officers across the state. This move is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance administrative efficiency…
Assam Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is now fully powered by solar energy. The project, costing Rs. 52.60 crores, includes 1,215 solar lamps along a 10.150 km…
Guwahati will host its first-ever 'Guwahati Asian Film Festival' (GAFF) from February 7 to 9, 2025. The event will showcase prominent films from Asia and Northeast India, marking a milestone in regional and international cinema. GAFF will feature competitive and…
A West Guwahati Police District team intercepted a truck at a checkpoint near AEC on Thursday, catching it smuggling 23 live cattle. One suspect, Atowar Ali of Dalgaon, was arrested. Legal action has been initiated.
The death of detainee Gobinda Rajbongshi inside a police lockup has sparked public suspicions. Found hanging in the bathroom, police suspect suicide. Rajbongshi, recently arrested by West Guwahati Police for concealing a stolen bike, had the bike recovered and returned…
Asomiya Yuva Mancha of Golaghat district submitted a memorandum to the District Commissioner, demanding protection of indigenous rights and wildlife. The organization urged action against non-indigenous individuals illegally constructing on agricultural land and operating brick kilns on government property. They…
Manas National Park will reopen for the 2024-25 tourist season on October 1, as announced by Dr. C. Ramesh, Field Director of the Manas Tiger Project. The reopening follows directives from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and…
Northeast Frontier Railway has installed its first Automatic Train Examination System (ATES) at New Jalpaiguri. This AI-based technology uses cameras and sensors to monitor trains, capturing and analyzing visual data in real-time. ATES detects temperature anomalies in axle box bearings…
A police officer, Suruj Deka, working at the DGP office, has been arrested for alleged involvement in a ₹2,200 crore online trading scam. His arrest followed a confession by the prime accused, Anjan Supriyam. The CID is currently interrogating Deka…