A major fire at a rubber factory in Assam’s Sribhumi District caused damages estimated at ₹10 lakh. Prompt action by firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. The factory was completely destroyed. Authorities are investigating the cause and…
Air India Express has increased flights from Guwahati, Agartala, and Imphal under its winter schedule. Weekly flights from Guwahati rose to 106, connecting eight domestic and six international destinations. Imphal's flights increased to 34 weekly, while Agartala saw a rise…
India faces security and economic concerns as instability in Bangladesh grows. Freed extremist leaders and reduced intelligence-sharing risk increasing terrorism, especially in Assam. Economic turmoil, including garment factory closures and flood impacts, may drive illegal migration into India. Anti-India rhetoric…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Advantage Assam 2.0: Investment & Infrastructure Summit' on February 24 at Khanapara Veterinary Ground, Guwahati. The summit aims to explore infrastructure opportunities and leverage Bhutan’s river waters for irrigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
The ISBT police outpost under Garchuk Police Station seized 416 counterfeit 500-rupee notes from David Rai (26) of Sikkim on Saturday. The total face value of the seized fake currency is Rs 2.08 lakh.
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday night, around 11:05 p.m. The tremor was felt in the district and nearby areas. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage have…
Two experts from IIT-Madras, Sridhar and Sheik Abdullah Bin Jahan, along with their team, recently conducted inspections in Tamulpur district to evaluate the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The team visited six pipe water supply schemes (PWSS) and…
The Hindu Jagaran Manch, Morigaon district committee, celebrated the birth anniversary of Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan at Morigaon Stadium on Sunday. Thousands of children dressed as Lachit participated, performing the iconic song "Akou Jadi Jaba Lage Saraighataloi." Chief spokesperson Basistha…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Panchayat elections would conclude by February 10, 2025. He also highlighted BJP's historic victory in Samaguri, reclaiming it from Congress after 25 years. Reaffirming BJP's "justice to all, appeasement to none" approach,…
Dhubri district faces a public health crisis as over 300 HIV cases were reported in 2024, with 95% linked to needle-sharing among drug users. Dr. Mirdha Sanowar Hossain, District TB and AIDS Control Officer, revealed 30–40 new cases monthly, affecting…