GUWAHATI: A rare sighting of the yellow-throated marten in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted the strength of the State’s conservation efforts and the rich biodiversity thriving within its protected habitats. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Network In Khanapara, 15 Youths Detained Known scientifically as Martes flavigula, the yellow-throated marten is native…
GUWAHATI: A young man’s body which was recovered near Lok Bhawan in Guwahati’s Uzan Bazar area in a water tank was a murder, DCP Central Shambhavi Mishra told reporters on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: Major Betting Racket Busted in Guwahati During IPL Final, Kingpin Alok Jain Arrested “It was clearly a case of murder. The…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have busted a major IPL betting racket and arrested eight people during the IPL final match on Sunday night, officials said on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: Hot and Humid Conditions Likely Across Assam for Next 48 Hours: IMD Addressing reporters, DCP (Central) Shambhavi Mishra said the operation led to the arrest…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted hot and humid weather conditions across several parts of Assam over the next 48 hours, with temperatures expected to remain significantly above normal levels. ALSO READ: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Vice President to Discuss State’s Growth, Seeks Support for ‘Viksit Assam’ In a press release issued by…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 1, met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at the VP Enclave in New Delhi and briefed him on the state’s ongoing development initiatives and future growth plans. ALSO READ: AASU Leader Killed, Cousin Critically Injured in Attack at Assam’s Nalbari; Accused Dies in Police Encounter Sharing…
GUWAHATI: A local leader of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Madhurjya Barman, was killed while his cousin, Mridu Mudra Deka, sustained critical injuries following an attack in Assam’s Nalbari district on Sunday evening, police said on June 1. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2026 Finally Gets India Broadcaster as Zee Secures Broadcast Rights The…
GUWAHATI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises on Monday, June 1, announced that it has secured the rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 other FIFA events in India through 2034, ending months of uncertainty over the tournament’s broadcast availability in one of the last major unsold markets. ALSO READ: Guwahati Burns Under Rising Heat…
GUWAHATI: The administration of Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district has imposed a temporary ban on the import and movement of pigs and pork products from Assam’s Tinsukia district after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) was confirmed in the neighbouring region. ALSO READ: Rare Dragonfly Species Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After More Than 100 Years In…
GUWAHATI: The Commissionerate of Food Safety, Assam, launched an investigation after suspected adulterated pointed gourds (potol) were detected at the wholesale vegetable market in Barpeta Road. ALSO READ: Three Apprehended in Guwahati Theft Cases, Stolen Items Recovered According to officials, samples of the suspected vegetables were collected on-site following prescribed food safety procedures during the…
GUWAHATI: A series of tragic road accidents were reported in Assam’s Lakhimpur district over the past 24 hours, leaving three people dead and several others seriously injured, raising concerns over road safety and reckless driving along National Highway 15. ALSO READ: Assam CM Discusses Sports Infrastructure, Workers’ Welfare with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya The most fatal…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 1, held a detailed discussion with Union Labour and Employment as well as Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on strengthening sports infrastructure in the state and improving welfare measures for workers. ALSO READ: Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy:…
GUWAHATI: A 35-year-old rape accused was injured in a police encounter in the Chaygaon area of Assam's Kamrup (Rural) district, officials said on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by ₹42 Per Cylinder; Domestic Cooking Gas Rates Unchanged The accused, identified as Akkas Ali, sustained a bullet injury to his left leg. …
GUWAHATI: Commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and eateries became more expensive from Monday, June 1, after oil marketing companies increased prices by ₹42 per 19-kg cylinder, while keeping domestic cooking gas prices unchanged. ALSO READ: 8th Central Pay Commission Extends Memorandum Submission Deadline to June 15 According to reports, the price of the…
GUWAHATI: The Eighth Central Pay Commission has extended the last date for submission of memorandums to June 15, giving stakeholders additional time to submit their recommendations and proposals. ALSO READ: Assam Temporarily Suspends Affordable Pulses, Sugar and Salt Scheme From June In an official notice issued on May 29, the Commission stated that the extended…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has temporarily suspended the “Affordable Price Pulses, Sugar and Salt Scheme” from June 2026 due to the ongoing vote-on-account budget arrangement, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced through a post on X on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: 26 Drug Peddlers Caught, Illegal Cannabis Destroyed in Guwahati Railway Corridor Sweep In…
GUWAHATI: A team from Basistha Police Station apprehended two burglars in connection with a theft case reported from Sanjogi Byelane in Guwahati’s Sixmile area, police said on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: 26 Drug Peddlers Caught, Illegal Cannabis Destroyed in Guwahati Railway Corridor Sweep The accused have been identified as Md. Sahjahan Ali alias Saru (22),…
GUWAHATI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained their Indian Premier League title with a victory over Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday, May 31, successfully defending their crown and becoming back-to-back champions after a commanding performance in the summit clash. ALSO READ: 26 Drug Peddlers Caught, Illegal Cannabis Destroyed in Guwahati Railway Corridor Sweep Source…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police, in coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF), apprehended 26 drug peddlers from railway corridor areas across the city. ALSO READ: Ninth Arrest in Assam Fishery Fund Scam; Former AFDCL Project Director Held During the joint crackdown, officials seized 29 grams of heroin along with empty vials…
GUWAHATI: A former Project Director of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDCL) was arrested in Odisha on Saturday, May 30, in connection with an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of government funds in the state-run corporation. ALSO READ: Election Commission Begins Electoral Roll Revision in 4 States Under SIR Revision Phase III Padma…
GUWAHATI: Enumeration has begun in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur under the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, marking the rollout of Phase III of the nationwide exercise. ALSO READ: Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy: CM Meets EAM Jaishankar The Election Commission of India launched…
