A Guwahati resident fell victim to a cyber scam, losing ₹24.98 lakh to fraudsters posing as "International Equity Fund" (IEF). The scammers, claiming to offer 50% monthly returns through a "government-approved" platform, lured victims via WhatsApp. Initially offering small returns,…
Assam Special Task Force (STF) destroyed 37,000 bottles of Phensedyl, a controlled NDPS substance, at Panikhaiti, Guwahati. The disposal, valued at ₹70 lakh, was overseen by a Drugs Disposal Committee. Since March 2023, the STF has arrested 325 offenders in…
Bashatullah Sheikh, a handyman from Goalpara, died in an illegal coal mining accident in Ledo’s Lalchuri area on Monday night. The incident occurred at 7:30 PM while working with a coal-laden vehicle. Despite being rushed to Margherita Civil Hospital, he…
AGP chief Atul Bora announced plans to form committees to oversee upcoming Panchayat and Autonomous Council elections. Bora highlighted that Panchayat elections at the Gaon Panchayat level would be symbol-free due to an amended act. Party symbols will still be…
A pregnant elephant was found dead in Hasi-Muhipara village's paddy field under Bondapara Forest Range, West Kamrup. Forest officials, led by Range Officer Animesh Kalita, confirmed electrocution as the cause. Villagers alleged illegal encroachments and mining in reserve forests are…
Three individuals and a dairy cooperative from Assam won National Gopal Ratna Awards, recognizing excellence in livestock and dairy. Farmers Juna Tamuli Barman (Bajali) and Junuma Mali (Morigaon), and AI technician Md Abdur Rahim (Kamrup), received awards under the Special…
The INROAD project, funded by Apollo, Ceat, JK, and MRF, has developed 1,25,272 hectares of rubber plantations in Northeast India and West Bengal. Assam achieved 37,000 hectares of its 43,000-hectare target. With ₹1,100 crore invested, the initiative aims to double…
Manipur CM N Biren Singh confirmed efforts to identify individuals evicted from Assam, including those from Ukhrul and rural areas. The Assam government recently evicted 500-600 people, some reportedly Kuki families fleeing violence. Separately, Manipur Police deported 29 Assam residents…
A meeting in New Delhi at the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways decided to replace the Jorhat-Majuli bridge contractor. The decision follows failure to meet construction timelines, with the outgoing contractor's performance guarantee to be forfeited.
A wild elephant was found dead in the Bandpara Forest Range, Rajpara Muhipara, raising alarms among locals and conservationists. Initial reports suggest electrocution as the cause, though a detailed post-mortem is underway. Residents blame inadequate security and fencing, urging the…