Manas National Park will temporarily close its river rafting and elephant safari activities starting May 20, according to a forest ranger's announcement on Sunday. The jeep safari will remain available until June 5. The closure follows a decline in tourist…
A tense situation emerged in Kayakuchi, Barpeta District, Assam, after clashes between locals and police following an alleged incident of police brutality. The conflict began when an on-duty police constable, Samsul Haque, was searching for an absconding accused in the…
In a startling revelation, 30% of the global population is currently suffering from Fatty Liver Disease, highlighting a critical public health issue that demands immediate attention. In India alone, it is estimated that at least 25 million individuals are affected…
Samagra Shiksha, Assam, in partnership with UNICEF-Assam, conducted a comprehensive training program on Safe Touch and Unsafe Touch, addressing child sexual abuse. The program aimed to empower teachers as Master Trainers, with 287 participants from all 33 districts of Assam…
In Guwahati, ahead of the IPL showdown between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a teenager reportedly engaged in black market ticket sales. The teenager sold tickets originally priced at Rs 1,600 for inflated prices ranging from Rs 3,000 to…
Heavy rain disrupted the crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The downpour, which began as a drizzle before the match, intensified, causing frustration for players…
Abu Sama, an independent candidate in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls for the Nagaon parliamentary constituency, was arrested on Saturday evening on charges of sexual harassment, blackmail, and extortion. The arrest followed an FIR filed by a female victim from…
Lakhimpur Police rescued a 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped from Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh. The girl, from Bhimpora, was abducted on May 8 while waiting with her grandmother for a vehicle to Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital (LMCH)…
Deepor Beel, a 40.1 square kilometer ecological hotspot in the Brahmaputra valley, is facing severe pollution issues. The main source of pollution is the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) dumping grounds in Belortal, East Boragaon, with garbage flowing into Deepor Beel…
Khatkhati Police seized a large consignment of cannabis worth approximately Rs 4 crore in Bokajan, Karbi Anglong district, following specific intelligence inputs. During the raid, police intercepted a truck with West Bengal registration WB 76 B 2883 and found 75…