GUWAHATI: Rupali Langthasa, the newly elected BJP MLA from Dima Hasao, on Thursday, May 14, said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to be introduced by the Assam government would not impact tribal communities or interfere with their traditional customs and practices. ALSO READ: Drug Peddler Arrested With Heroin in Guwahati Police Anti-Drug Operation Speaking in…

  GUWAHATI: The West Bengal Government has made the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ mandatory during morning assemblies in all state-run and state-aided schools across the state, officials reportedly said on Thursday, May 14. ALSO READ: Drug Peddler Arrested With Heroin in Guwahati Police Anti-Drug Operation According to reports, school authorities have already been informed about the…

  GUWAHATI: India on Thursday, May 14, strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, calling the targeting of civilian shipping “unacceptable” amid escalating tensions across the Gulf region and key maritime routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz. ALSO READ: ECI Announces Phase-III of Special Intensive Revision Across 16 States…

  GUWAHATI: In a fresh anti-drug operation, Basistha Police arrested an alleged drug peddler and seized heroin during a raid carried out at Balughat in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Assam Exports First Legally Approved Agarwood Chips to Saudi Arabia and UAE The accused has been identified as Manoj Sungkreng, a resident of Downtown in Guwahati’s Dispur. Police…

  GUWAHATI: Assam has marked a major milestone in its agro-forest economy with the first legally approved export of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), opening new opportunities for the state’s agarwood industry in the international market. ALSO READ: ECI Announces Phase-III of Special Intensive Revision Across 16 States and 3…

  GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, May 14, announced the launch of Phase-III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which will be conducted in a phased manner across 16 states and 3 Union Territories (UTs). ALSO READ: Saucer Drain Construction Underway on GNB Road in Guwahati to Tackle Water…

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Rail Passengers Association (ARPA), on Thursday, May 14, urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene in the long-pending demand for establishing a full-fledged passenger terminal at Agyathuri (AGT) railway station near Guwahati. ALSO READ: Water Supply Disrupted in Guwahati’s Chandmari Colony and Ambari Due to Leakage in Pipeline In a memorandum, the…

  GUWAHATI: Drainage improvement work is currently underway on GNB Road, Guwahati, to address the recurring issue of waterlogging during heavy rainfall. Authorities have begun constructing saucer drains along the stretch as part of a flood mitigation initiative aimed at improving stormwater flow and reducing accumulation on the road. ALSO READ: Persistent Waterlogging at Dwarka Nagar’s…

  GUWAHATI: India has imposed an immediate ban on sugar exports until September 30, or until further notice, in a move aimed at preserving domestic supplies amid concerns over declining stock levels. ALSO READ: VD Satheesan Named Kerala Chief Minister as Congress Ends Leadership Speculation The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Directorate General…

  GUWAHATI: Persistent waterlogging on Udayan Path in Dwarka Nagar, Guwahati, has continued to cause inconvenience for commuters and residents, with stagnant water remaining on the road even during dry weather conditions. ALSO READ: VD Satheesan Named Kerala Chief Minister as Congress Ends Leadership Speculation The waterlogged stretch has reportedly created unhygienic conditions in the locality…

  GUWAHATI: A leak in a drinking water pipeline in Ambari and Chandmari Colony area of Guwahati has disrupted water supply in these localities, causing inconvenience to residents and business establishments. ALSO READ: Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to DB Stock Scam Accused Deepankar Barman Amid Alleged Lapses by CBI The pipeline in Chandmari was damaged on…

  GUWAHATI: The Congress on Thursday, May 14, named senior leader V. D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, bringing an end to days of speculation over the party’s leadership choice following its victory in the Assembly elections. ALSO READ: Assam Government Allocates Portfolios to Four Ministers in New Cabinet Expansion The announcement was…

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Government on Thursday, May 14, officially allocated portfolios to four ministers following the recent expansion of the State Cabinet under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. ALSO READ: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped Inside Sleeper Bus in Delhi; Driver, Conductor Arrested According to an official communication issued by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the proposed allotment…

  GUWAHATI: Deepankar Barman, the prime accused in the multi-crore DB Stock Consultancy scam, has been granted bail by the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday, May 13, with alleged procedural lapses in the investigation reportedly influencing the court’s decision. ALSO READ: Teacher Caught on CCTV Assaulting Students in Assam’s Charaideo, Attempts to Throw Child From Window As…

  GUWAHATI: A woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a stationary sleeper bus in Delhi, following which the driver and conductor of the vehicle were arrested by police on Thursday, May 14. ALSO READ: Assam Police Officer Birdie Boro Wins Two Gold Medals at All India Police Games According to reports, the incident took place on May…

  GUWAHATI: A shocking incident from Assam’s Charaideo district has sparked outrage after CCTV footage from a government primary school in Mathurapur area went viral on social media on Wednesday, May 13. ALSO READ: Kamrup District Administration Observes ‘Day Against Superstitious Beliefs’ to Promote Scientific Temper The video shows a teacher, identified as Ariful Islam, assaulting students…

  GUWAHATI: Assam Police officer Shri Birdie Boro, Deputy Superintendent of Police (STF), won two gold medals at the All India Police Games (Badminton & Table Tennis Cluster) held in Lucknow from May 9 to 13, 2026. ALSO READ: Assam Police Dog ‘Jimmy’ Dies in Cachar; Accorded Full Honours Representing Assam Police in the tournament, Birdie…

  GUWAHATI: Jimmy, a loyal female canine of the Assam Police attached to Cachar Police, passed away following sudden health complications, police said on Wednesday, May 13. ALSO READ: Man Held With Suspected Heroin in Assam’s Lakhimpur The police dog had been part of the force for several years and was known for her dedicated and…

  GUWAHATI: The Kamrup district administration on Wednesday, May 13 organised a programme to observe “Day Against Superstitious Beliefs”, aiming to raise awareness about scientific thinking and encourage social reform initiatives across the district. ALSO READ: ₹32 Crore Approved for Bhupen Hazarika Museum in Guwahati’s Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra The awareness event, organised by the District Social Welfare…