Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday visited Calcutta Medical College and Hospital to meet those injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. At least 19 people were killed and 25 injured in the incident…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested another accused in West Bengal on Saturday in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy linked to Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), an offshoot of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). Digital devices, including mobile phones…
Nameri National Park, Assam, received a new entry gate, inaugurated by Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, constructed at ₹24 lakh. A jeep safari facility was also launched to attract more tourists. Located in Sonitpur district, the park, a tiger reserve…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the Centre to establish a defence corridor in Assam to strengthen supply chains for defence equipment. Highlighting the strategic importance of the region, he emphasized the need for readiness against potential threats to…
In Sonari's Namtola, businessman Moslek Ali was abducted on November 25 by suspected armed Naga miscreants. The kidnappers demanded a ₹25 lakh ransom. Witnesses reported that the armed men fired blank rounds and threw a grenade that didn’t explode before…
The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) began in Guwahati, marking its first edition in the Northeast. The four-day event, with over 8,000 delegates and 12,000 students, aims to popularize science and innovation. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the…
A nationwide bike rally by the Tibetan Youth Congress advocating for Tibet's historical independence reached Dibrugarh on Friday. Flagged off on November 22 from Bumla Pass, Arunachal Pradesh, the rally will cover 20,000 km in two months. Activists aim to…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is taking proactive steps to ensure safe train operations during winter and foggy conditions. Key measures include rail joint lubrication, cold-weather patrolling with GPS-enabled monitoring, and deployment of Fog PASS devices for real-time navigation. Advanced…
ASTC Chairman Pallab Lochan Das inaugurated 'Rhino Food Xpress' at ISBT, Betkuchi, under the 'Alternative Business on Shut Down Buses' initiative. The project repurposes decommissioned buses into small business spaces, offering opportunities for Assamese youth and enhancing ASTC's financial stability…
Basistha Police arrested a drug smuggler during a late-night naka checking operation on Friday near the BJP office. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted an Alto K10 and found 20.91 grams of suspected heroin hidden in the driver's pocket. The…