Guwahati Traffic Police to Return to White Uniforms from Aug 16
Guwahati Traffic Police will resume wearing their traditional white uniforms from August 16, 2025, to enhance visibility, identity, and operational efficiency.
CM Sarma Unveils ₹576-Crore Projects on Nalbari District Day
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma marked Nalbari District Day by launching 27 projects worth ₹576 crore, including water supply, urban forest, convention centre, street lighting, sports facilities, and a railway overbridge. He also proposed a metro rail link from Nalbari…
Fatal Independence Day Accident on Bogibeel Bridge
A head-on collision between a Bolero and a motorcycle on Bogibeel Bridge, Dibrugarh, left the biker dead and two Bolero passengers injured on Independence Day. The deceased is yet to be identified.
307 Families Vacate Biswanath VGR Land Ahead of Eviction
Ahead of an August 17 eviction, 307 families in Nonke Japoriguri, Biswanath, have vacated 175 bighas of government grazing land they occupied for decades. Many, displaced by floods and erosion, voluntarily demolished their homes after receiving notices and now seek…
Two Held for Silchar Medical College Dialysis Centre Vandalism
Cachar Police arrested two SMCH dialysis centre staff for the August 10 vandalism that damaged nine machines, disrupting treatment for dozens of patients. The accused, a housekeeping worker and a technician, admitted to the crime. Authorities suspect involvement of hospital…
Incessant Rain Triggers Flood, Erosion in Sonitpur
Continuous rain has caused major tributaries of the Brahmaputra to overflow, flooding over 20 villages in Sonitpur district. Areas in Barchala, Dhekiajuli, and Tezpur are severely affected, with croplands damaged and erosion reported in Sarako Baliga and Bihaguri-Jhaonigaon. Tezpur town…
CM Sarma Pays Tribute on 79th Independence Day, Announces Key Initiatives
On Independence Day 2025, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma paid floral tributes to martyrs in Guwahati, urging peace, unity, and progress. He thanked PM Modi for supporting Assam’s development and announced naming the Noonmati-Dighalipukhuri flyover after Maharaj Prithu. Highlights included granting…
Assam Govt Issues Guidelines for 2025 Merit-Based Scooter Distribution
Assam’s Higher Education Department released guidelines for distributing scooters to HSSLC 2025 students scoring 80% or above under the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award of the Pragyan Bharati Scheme. The fully application-based initiative covers both boys and girls, offering…
GMC Commissioner Inspects Waterlogging Relief Measures in Guwahati
GMC Commissioner Dr. M.S. Lakshmi Priya inspected pumping operations at key waterlogged areas in Guwahati, directing teams to ensure 24/7 monitoring and faster drainage to provide timely relief.
44 Assam Police Personnel Honoured with CM’s Medals on Independence Day
On the 79th Independence Day, the Assam government awarded 44 police officers and personnel with the Chief Minister’s Special Service Medal in a Crisis Situation and the Chief Minister’s Police Medal for Outstanding Service, recognising their bravery, dedication, and exceptional…