The Guwahati Jal Board (GJB) is progressing on the South West Guwahati water supply project, initiated in 2020 by former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Aimed at providing water to 30,000 households in the Kamakhya distribution zone, the first phase is…
At least three coal miners are trapped following a landslide inside an illegal rat-hole mine in Assam's Patkai hills, Tinsukia district. The incident occurred around 12:30 am at the Tikok West mining site between Bargolai and Namdang. The trapped miners…
In a horrifying incident, a class VII student fell from the second floor of her school building in Digboi, Assam. The girl sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Tata Referral Hospital in Chabua, where she is currently in the…
Guwahati is grappling with extreme heat as temperatures soared past 40°C, marking the second-highest May temperature ever recorded. On Saturday, Guwahati's Dispur area hit 40°C, while the airport and IIT areas recorded 39°C. This follows a three-day rise in temperatures…
A family in Guwahati's Pandu area was attacked by three miscreants on Saturday night. The attackers used sticks and beer bottles, injuring the family of Mohan Rajak and vandalizing his car. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown.
In a major crackdown on counterfeit currency, Assam's Special Task Force (STF) intercepted a vehicle and arrested two individuals in Guwahati's Gota-Nagar on May 25. Acting on specific intelligence, the STF seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth Rs. 5,55,500,…
A Special Task Force (STF) team of Assam Police apprehended two individuals in Guwahati with over Rs 5 lakhs worth of fake currency notes. Acting on a tip-off, an operation led by Inspector Kapil Pathak intercepted a vehicle in Guwahati's…
The Indian Army, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, conducted a three-week pre-recruitment training program aimed at inspiring Upper Assam youth to join as Agniveers. The program culminated on Friday. The initiative began with an initial screening to identify…
In a significant development, Guwahati Police apprehended three youths involved in the assault of a Rapido driver on Friday. The incident occurred near the Ganeshguri bus stop, where a few drug addicts allegedly attacked Dipjyoti Thakuria, the Rapido driver, at…
Dhubri police successfully rescued two Bangladeshi nationals, Mostofa Kamal and Rabiul Islam, who were kidnapped on May 23, 2024. The victims were abducted from Aminarchar and held for a ransom of Rs 15 lakh. A family member arranged a bank…