Monsoon brings relief from heat but also increases health risks, with Assam witnessing a rise in seasonal infections and diseases After months of scorching heat, the arrival of monsoon often brings a welcome sense of relief. The fresh smell of rain, cooler temperatures and greenery create an atmosphere of calm and rejuvenation. ALSO READ: Too…
A new Assam Police campaign highlights the hidden risks of sharing children's photos and videos on social media In today's digital age, where every smile, first step and playful moment is just a tap away from being shared online, babies and toddlers have increasingly become a regular feature on social media. Parents, grandparents and…
Assam’s elephant crisis deepens as electrocution and conflict claim hundreds of lives over a decade The death of a female elephant in Tinsukia district after an electrocution incident has once again brought Assam’s growing human-elephant conflict into focus, with the state government revealing that the crisis has claimed 1,147 human lives and 246 elephant…
Projects worth crores in Guwahati raise questions over revenue, maintenance and cost recovery Guwahati’s urban infrastructure challenges have repeatedly raised questions over the performance of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), particularly regarding projects designed to generate revenue through user charges. ALSO READ: Excessive Honking Continues Despite Traffic Rules in Guwahati While GMDA was established…
GUWAHATI: A day ahead of the auction for the inaugural edition of the Assam Premier League (APL), Taranga Gogoi, President of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), said the event would be a key moment for players who will be part of the auction process. ALSO READ: Wild Elephant Found Dead Near Forest Reserve in Assam’s…
Resolving Guwahati’s urban floods requires political will, something that has been in short supply. The city’s flooding problem is not new, not unknown, and not unsolvable. What is missing is the urgency to act decisively. ALSO READ: Poultry Transport in Assam Raises Questions Over Animal Welfare A few minutes of hail and intense rainfall, nothing…
GUWAHATI: A wild elephant was found dead near a forest reserve in Sonari area of Assam’s Charaideo district, forest officials said on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Dies in Road Accident While Carrying Mother’s Body for Last Rites According to a forest official who visited the spot, a post-mortem examination will be conducted…
GUWAHATI: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a man while he was carrying his mother's body for the final rites in Guwahati's Azara area on Saturday, July 18. ALSO READ: 1.35 Kg Heroin, ₹14.06 Lakh Cash Seized in Assam’s Dibrugarh, One Held The deceased, identified as Parag Das, was serving as the Sub-Postmaster…
GUWAHATI: Dibrugarh Police under Tingkhong Police Station seized 1.35 kg of heroin, ₹14.06 lakh in cash, and two vehicles during an anti-narcotics operation in Naharkatia, Assam. ALSO READ: Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 Becomes India’s First Privately Developed Rocket to Reach Orbit The heroin was found concealed in 107 soap boxes. One person has been apprehended in…
GUWAHATI: India’s private space sector achieved a historic milestone as Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 successfully completed its maiden orbital mission, becoming the country’s first privately developed launch vehicle to reach orbit. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive in Guwahati's Ganeshguri to Clear Unauthorised Encroachments The rocket achieved all mission objectives, with its final burn successfully…
GUWAHATI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to her maiden Super 750 final at Japan Open on Saturday, July 18, after China's Chen Yufei retired due to a hamstring injury during their semi-final. Sindhu was in complete control of the 44-minute contest, leading 21-19, 15-10 when the fourth seed was forced to concede the…
GUWAHATI: Two individuals were arrested by Guwahati Police on Saturday morning, July 18, for painting activist Sonam Wangchuk's portrait at a public place without taking prior permission from the authorities. ALSO READ: WATCH | Sonam Wangchuk Removed from Protest Site, Taken to Hospital by Delhi Police on Day 21 of Hunger Strike "Our police patrolling…
Buying car insurance online has made protecting your vehicle quicker and more convenient than ever. Within minutes, you can compare policies, review benefits, and complete your purchase from the comfort of your home. However, selecting the right policy involves much more than finding a low premium. Before you buy car insurance online, it is…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued an official order restricting leave for employees engaged in Census 2027 duties, citing preparations for the upcoming nationwide exercise. ALSO READ: Assam's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan Reaches Nearly 1 Lakh Beneficiaries According to the order issued by the Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, no leave of any kind, including Casual…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has said that nearly one lakh aspiring entrepreneurs have received support under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan (CMAAA), with financial assistance, skill development and institutional support aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship across the state. ALSO READ: Is Lord's Set to Be Rohit Sharma's Final ODI for India? Biman Borah,…
GUWAHATI: Speculation over Rohit Sharma's international future has reached fever pitch ahead of India's third and final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday, July 19, with multiple reports suggesting the match could mark his farewell to international cricket. ALSO READ: Assam Marks World Snake Day with Rescuer Training, New App and Booklet on Bodoland's…
GUWAHATI: A two-day snake rescuer training workshop got underway in Kokrajhar on Wednesday, July 16, marking World Snake Day and bringing together some of the most experienced snake handlers in the state. ALSO READ: Assam Police Becomes Northeast's First Offline Aadhaar Verification Entity Organised under the SERPENT Assam initiative, the programme has drawn around 30…
GUWAHATI: In a significant step towards strengthening digital policing, Assam Police has become the first state police agency in the Northeast to be registered as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). ALSO READ: First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Launched in India With this registration, Assam Police has also…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind railway station in Haryana. ALSO READ: GMC Seizes Nearly 300 Bags of Banned Single-Use Plastic in Overnight Drive The train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route and cover the distance in around two hours, with 12…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out a major enforcement drive against banned single-use plastics (SUP) last night, seizing a total of 297 bags across two locations in the city. ALSO READ: Man Allegedly Slashes Limbs And Brutally Kills Dog In Assam's Rangia According to an official statement from GMC, 209 bags of banned…
