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…
GUWAHATI: Rajasthan Royals may have halted Punjab Kings’ winning run on Tuesday, April 28, but the spotlight quickly shifted away from the result to an off-field controversy involving skipper Riyan Parag. ALSO READ: Assam’s Abhijit Bhattacharya Appointed as India Volleyball Team Selector Ahead of Asian Volleyball Championship 2026 During the latter stages of the Royals’ run…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set for the counting of votes for the Legislative Assembly elections 2026 with elaborate arrangements in place across the state, officials said during a press briefing on Wednesday, April 29. ALSO READ: Car Crashes into Electric Pole, Catches Fire in Assam’s Golaghat; Three Injured According to election authorities, a total of 47 counting centres…
GUWAHATI: Early projections from exit polls suggest that the contest for power in West Bengal is heading towards a nail-biting finish, with most surveys indicating only a slender edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 294-member Assembly. To stake claim to government formation, any party or alliance must secure at least 148 seats….
GUWAHATI: Exit poll trends for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election largely indicate an advantage for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), with several agencies suggesting that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s party is on course to secure a comfortable mandate in the 234-member House. ALSO READ: West Bengal Exit Polls 2026: Slender Edge for BJP in Tight Battle…
GUWAHATI: Several exit polls largely suggested a tight UDF–LDF contest, with several polls giving the Congress-led alliance a slight advantage. ALSO READ: Exit Polls Suggest DMK Victory in Tamil Nadu, Spotlight on Vijay’s TVK Debut Vote Vibe has predicted 70-80 seats for Congress-led UDF, and 58-68 seats for LDF in the 140-member Assembly. The pollster has…
GUWAHATI: The exit poll results for Assam, which voted in a single phase on April 9 to elect its 16th Legislative Assembly, have been released. Most projections indicate a return of the BJP-led government in the state. A party requires 64 seats to secure a majority to form a government. ALSO READ: Court Orders Freezing of…
GUWAHATI: A man was apprehended with suspected heroin during an anti-narcotics operation carried out by Assam Police based on a tip-off in Lakhimpur, officials said on Thursday, May 14. ALSO READ: ₹32 Crore Approved for Bhupen Hazarika Museum in Guwahati’s Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra According to reports, a team comprising TSI personnel and police staff intercepted…
