Over 20 individuals have been hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning in Majuli, Assam. The incident occurred after attendees consumed prasad at a religious ceremony hosted by Gobin Payeng. Those affected experienced various health issues, including nausea, and were admitted…
A devastating boat accident on the Brahmaputra River near the Indo-Bangla border in Hatshingimari, Assam, has left a community in mourning. The accident, which occurred around 5 pm local time, involved a small engine-powered boat carrying eighteen passengers, including children…
Ananta Dutta, a young chief constable of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) stationed at the Indian High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The climb commenced on March 25, and Ananta…
A group of 25 litchi farmers, associated with Agnigarh Producer Company Limited promoted by Assam Agricultural University (AAU), participated in a 3-day capacity-building program titled “Agri-Entrepreneurship through Improved Litchi Cultivation” at the ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi (NRCL) in Muzaffarpur,…
On March 31, Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport grappled with severe flooding, causing widespread chaos and stranding passengers. Heavy rainfall worsened the flooding, damaging crucial airport infrastructure and disrupting communication in northeastern India. Despite efforts by airport staff,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall in Assam and other northeastern states until April 4. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati, a cyclonic circulation over North East Assam and…
A powerful storm hit Assam's Jorhat district during the early hours of Sunday, causing widespread destruction in both the town and surrounding villages. The aftermath of the storm has rendered numerous families homeless, with extensive damage reported to homes and…
Amidst a wave of Congress members defecting to the BJP, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing critique of the Congress party. Sarma expressed confidence that the Congress office in Assam would soon be shuttered as members continue…
In Guwahati, a youth's dead body was discovered under mysterious circumstances in the Satgaon locality on Sunday. Identified as Isad Ali, police apprehended a suspect in connection with the murder from Hatigaon. Locals alerted authorities upon finding the body, and…
The National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau (NHRCCB) raised concerns about the non-compliance of certain Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) petrol pumps with government guidelines. NHRCCB's State President, Nishant Thard, highlighted the disregard for Clause 18.3 of the Ministry of…