A Central Guwahati Police team from Chandmari Police Station arrested Kulwinder Singh of Dispur at Bhaskar Nagar with 0.90 grams of suspected heroin. A two-wheeler and a mobile phone were also seized. In a separate incident, the Special Task Force…
The cabinet decided to complete the delimitation process for Gaon Panchayats and Blocks by September 15 to facilitate Panchayat elections by November. Delimitation for Gaon Panchayats and Anchalik Panchayats is set to finish by August 30. Currently, there are 2202…
A team from Assam University, Silchar, has discovered a new disease affecting tea leaves, identified as leaf necrosis caused by the fungus Lasiodiplodia theobromae. This disease, previously documented only in China, is now threatening tea production in Assam by rotting…
The Pamerbela Bridge, an essential link between Dhubri and Goalpara districts, collapsed over the Jinjiram River, causing significant disruptions. The collapse has cut off a vital route for daily travel and goods transportation, severely affecting students, who now struggle to…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) organized a human chain protest in Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, on Wednesday to voice dissatisfaction with the ongoing flyover construction from Dighalipukhuri to Noonmati. The CPI(M) highlighted several issues, primarily the lack of safety measures at…
In Digboi, a woman discovered worms in a Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly chocolate bar purchased for her daughter. The chocolate was still within its expiration date. The woman recorded a video of the incident and reported it to the Digboi…
Heavy rain over the past three days has caused the Barak River and its tributaries to rise. Although the water level at Annapurna Ghat is still below the danger level of 19.83 meters, it is increasing rapidly by 2 to…
A devastating landslide late Tuesday night in Gainachora (Bendargool) village, under Badarpur police station in Karimganj district, claimed the lives of five individuals, including a woman and her three daughters. The victims were identified as Roymun Nessa (55), Sahida Khanam…
The Khetri regional unit of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) organized a protest near Dimoria College Gate today against the increasing costs of essential goods, including fuel and life-saving medications. Protesters, including students and locals, criticized the state administration…
Despite heavy rains affecting Guwahati and surrounding areas, preparations for the annual Ambubachi Mela are in full swing. Sadhus and tantriks have started arriving in the city for the festival, which will run from June 22 to June 26 this…