Assam DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his tenure until November 30, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre,…
The Margherita administration, with local police, Coal India, and APDCL, destroyed 13 illegal rat-hole mines in Namdang on Saturday. Mining tools, pumps, motors, and an excavator were seized, and electrical lines powering the sites were dismantled. Workers found at the…
The 2025 Asian Water Bird Census at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary observed over 10,000 birds, including notable migratory species like Baikal Teal, Tufted Duck, and Bar-headed Goose. Conducted by 22 experts across nine water bodies in collaboration with Aaranyak and the…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a judicial inquiry, led by retired judge Anima Hazarika, into the Umrangso coal mine tragedy. Three more arrests, including a labor leader, raise the total to five. Four bodies have been recovered,…
A school bus accident near Necem cement factory in Umrangso, Assam, left one student dead and 15 injured, including three critically. The deceased, identified as Dalmir Rongpi, was a student of Sacred Heart School. Further details are awaited.
Guwahati Police is implementing strict security measures for a safe Republic Day celebration. A review meeting at Khanapara, led by the Police Commissioner, addressed event preparations and law enforcement plans. Officials assure seamless and secure proceedings.
Police raided Vishal Marriage Hall near Fatasil Ambari, Guwahati, and arrested Manish Gupta for alleged child marriage. The groom, a resident of Itabhata, was apprehended mid-ceremony. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities urge the public to…
The Basistha Police Station team recovered 11 lost mobile phones and returned them to their owners. Citizens are urged to report lost devices, as authorities assure continued efforts to retrieve missing items. Residents praised the team's swift and dedicated action.
Assam's Industry Minister Bimal Borah met British Minister Catherine West in London, highlighting Assam's economic potential and India's initiatives for development. Borah also attended an investors' meet, inviting British investors to the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit in Guwahati this February…
Water supply will be disrupted in multiple Guwahati areas on January 17-18 due to pipeline repair at Joypur. Affected localities include Chandmari, Rajgarh, Lachit Nagar, Ulubari, Zoo Road, and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to store water in advance. Authorities…