In a major success for anti-poaching efforts near Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve, Darrang police arrested notorious rhino poacher Khalilur Rahman, 40, from the Bhabapur area. Acting on a tip, police nabbed Rahman at Milan Chowka and later recovered…
In a tragic incident in Jorhat, Assam, Jyoti Prasad Das, a 50-year-old social welfare department employee, drowned after bathing in the Bhogdoi River. The severe cyclone 'Remal' had significantly raised the river's water level. Despite an immediate rescue operation by…
The annual Maha Ambubachi Mela, a major religious event, will start at the Shaktipeeth Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on June 22. The Prabriti (beginning) of the Ambubachi Mahayog is scheduled for June 26 at 8:43:29 AM. The festival is expected…
Meenakshi Das from Guwahati, Assam, is on a solo bike journey across 67 countries to promote women's empowerment. Starting on December 17, 2023, she has traveled through 32 countries so far, catching attention with her bike's "AS 01" number plate…
In response to extensive damage caused by Cyclone Remal, the Kamrup District Administration has suspended Guwahati-North Guwahati ferry services for May 29, 2024, due to the rising Brahmaputra River water levels. The cyclone damaged bamboo and wood ramps above the…
In anticipation of heavy rainfall and strong winds from cyclonic storm 'Remal,' the Barpeta district administration issued a new order on May 28. A yellow alert has been declared, with several precautionary measures. All departmental and private boat operations, including…
In a tragic incident at Khaplangkusi village near Barapujia, a two-month-old baby was allegedly killed by his father on Tuesday, according to police reports. The accused, 22-year-old Swaraj Senapati, has been apprehended. The infant's mother, who was outside doing household…
Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota led a comprehensive review of Assam's preparedness and response to Cyclone Remal, coordinating with various departments and response agencies. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is actively monitoring the situation, with district-level preparedness assessed…
In a tragic incident in Shantipur, Jagiroad, a wild elephant emerged from the nearby forest, attacking multiple individuals. The chaos resulted in the death of Prahlad Das, a biker from Nellie, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Two…
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) staged a protest at the Inspector of Schools office in Dibrugarh on Tuesday, decrying irregularities in textbook distribution. Activists criticized the government for failing to supply adequate textbooks, with many schools receiving significantly fewer…