Guwahati has been shortlisted in the first phase of the Centre’s nationwide Water Metro project aimed at improving urban water transport. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Brahmaputra-based project will help reduce traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and boost tourism through…
Fear spread across the Chokial area of Dergaon after a wild bear was spotted roaming through residential localities, including Chokial, Nathgaon and Kumar Gaon, on Saturday night. The bear was reportedly searching for food inside house premises, and the incident…
Gauhati University organised a disaster management training programme in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force at its campus to promote awareness on disaster preparedness and emergency response. Around 250 students participated in the programme, where NDRF officials conducted hands-on…
Guwahati Police seized suspected fake Indian currency notes worth Rs 8.8 lakh during a search operation in Azara linked to an ongoing investigation. Police recovered 1,760 notes of Rs 500 denomination from a rented room connected to Mijanur Rahman of…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reviewed the state’s essential commodity market and major infrastructure projects with senior officials. He directed authorities to closely monitor prices, prevent hoarding and black marketing, and ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG and…
Undertrial prisoners continue to outnumber convicts in Assam jails, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Home Affairs. As of December 31, 2024, Assam had 11,674 inmates, of which 8,144 were undertrials, making up 69.8% of the prison…
Senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has raised concerns over the poor functioning of the official NRC Assam website and helpline services. In a letter to the Chief Secretary, Saikia said he failed to retrieve his NRC details as the state…
Concerns are growing over the ongoing elevated railway corridor project near Deepor Beel, with many questioning the environmental impact on the Ramsar site and its surrounding greenery. The 4.7-km railway corridor aims to reduce elephant deaths caused by train accidents,…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday said supplies of petrol, diesel and LPG remain normal across Assam and urged people not to panic buy. According to the ministry, public sector oil companies including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat…
The Assam government has directed strict action, including cancellation of trade licences, against shops and businesses found charging abnormal prices amid rising fuel and essential commodity costs. After reviewing the price situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed district officials…