GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, urged all political parties to extend unequivocal support to the Assam Police in its fight against the drug menace, saying law enforcement agencies need political backing to dismantle organised narcotics syndicates operating across the state. ALSO READ: Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Eyes Semiconductor Investment in Assam,…
GUWAHATI: Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Corporation (MEC), one of Japan's leading engineering firms, has expressed interest in investing in Assam's emerging semiconductor sector following high-level talks with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur. ALSO READ: Drive on the Left, No Overtaking: Guwahati DCP Traffic Issues Fresh Rules for Green Buses The meeting, held on Tuesday,…
GUWAHATI: A fresh wave of chaos involving city buses erupted in Guwahati in recent times after multiple accidents, prompting swift reaction from traffic authorities. Addressing the issue, the DCP (Traffic) said the incident was triggered by a bus deviating from its designated route, leading to confusion and disruption in the area. ALSO READ: Assam Seeks…
GUWAHATI: In the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly Budget Session, Minister Ajanta Neog highlighted the state government’s efforts to improve Anganwadi infrastructure and informed the House that Assam has sought financial assistance from the Central Government for the redevelopment of remaining model Anganwadi centres in the state. ALSO READ: Commercial Vehicle Catches Fire Near Guwahati’s Lalganesh…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge will remain closed to traffic from July 13 to September 15, to allow the Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway to carry out repair work on the railway bridge, officials announced on Tuesday, July 7. ALSO READ: WATCH | Man Dressed as Spider-Man Helps Commuters Cross Waterlogged Road in Mumbai The Kamrup Deputy…
GUWAHATI: The BRICS nations on Tuesday, July 7, adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening international cooperation to combat illicit drug trafficking and related transnational organised crime. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Raises Concerns Over Dysfunctional JJM Projects, Arsenic-Contaminated Water The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug…
GUWAHATI: Several concerns over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Assam were raised in the Assam Assembly on Tuesday, July 7, with legislators from both the treasury and opposition benches flagging dysfunctional water supply schemes, pending projects, alleged discrepancies in official records, and arsenic contamination in water. ALSO READ: CM Urges Assam…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, appealed to all political parties to extend firm support to the Assam Police in their crackdown on the drug menace. ALSO READ: Gauhati High Court Benches to Be Established in Silchar, Dibrugarh: Assam Law Minister Responding to a discussion on drug abuse on the second day…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Minister for Judicial, Susanta Borgohain, has announced that a bench of Gauhati High Court would be established in Silchar and Dibrugarh, respectively, to provide access to justice to the people of the two important regions of the state. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Rejects Report on Schools Lacking Basic Infrastructure, Cites Major Progress Replying…
GUWAHATI: Another acid attack case has surfaced in Assam, with a woman allegedly attacked by her husband and his associate in Morigaon district's Moirabari area following a domestic dispute. ALSO READ: Assam CM Clarifies Guwahati Road Rage Accused Not Linked to BJP, Confirms Arrest According to the media reports, the victim, identified as Mousumi Sultana…
GUWAHATI: Responding to a newspaper report claiming that 1,640 government schools in Assam lack electricity, the state government said the report is inaccurate and clarified that far fewer schools remain without power. The clarification was posted by Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on X. ALSO READ; Opposition Flags Local Hiring Concerns in Assam's Incentivised Industries…
GUWAHATI: The opening day of the Budget Session in the Assam Legislative Assembly saw a heated exchange over whether local youth are actually benefiting from industrial incentives handed out by the state government. ALSO READ: WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo's Final World Cup Journey Ends in Portugal's Defeat to Spain An opposition MLA (Badaruddin Ajmal) raised…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, said the accused in the Guwahati road rage assault case has been arrested and is not associated with the BJP, asserting that "road rage has no place in Assam" and that anyone involved in such acts will face the full force of the…
GUWAHATI: Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed after suspected militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on NH-202 near Nungshang Kong in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, the Eastern Command of the Indian Army stated on Tuesday, July 7. ALSO READ: FIR Registration Row Sparks Heated Clash Between Akhil Gogoi, Pijush Hazarika on Budget Session's Opening Day…
GUWAHATI: The first day of the Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation between Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika and Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi during Question Hour over the alleged non-registration of FIRs by Assam Police. ALSO READ: Power Crisis Triggers Congress Walkout on Opening Day of Assam Budget…
GUWAHATI: The opening day of the Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed high political drama as Congress legislators staged a walkout after Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass rejected an adjournment motion seeking an urgent discussion on the state's worsening power crisis. ALSO READ: Assam, Japan Discuss Cooperation in Semiconductors, Clean Energy…
GUWAHATI: Assam is looking to expand cooperation with Japan in semiconductor research, clean energy and Japanese language training, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday, July 6, following discussions on opportunities emerging from the recently concluded India-Japan Summit. ALSO READ: GMC Warns of ₹25,000 Spot Fine for Blocking Drains, Issues Public Notice on Sanitation…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued a public notice on Monday, July 6, introducing a schedule of spot fines for various sanitation-related offences across the city, with penalties ranging from ₹300 to ₹25,000. The initiative aims to strengthen enforcement of civic regulations and promote cleanliness in Guwahati. ALSO READ: 670 kg Ganja Seized…
GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Police seized approximately 670 kilograms of ganja from the cargo terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati and arrested four alleged traffickers. Investigators suspect the involvement of an international drug smuggling network. ALSO READ: 19-Year Old Beaten By Youth BJP Leader Over Traffic Dispute…
GUWAHATI: A 19-year-old man has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Latasil Police Station, alleging that he was physically assaulted by a youth BJP leader following a minor traffic dispute on the Maharaj Prithu Flyover near Guwahati Club on Sunday evening, July 5. ALSO READ: Election Commission of India Announces Bypolls to Three Assembly…
