News Desk Report

MEA Calls Attack on Indian-Flagged Ship Near Oman ‘Unacceptable’; All Crew Members Safe

  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…

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Drug Peddler Arrested With Heroin in Guwahati Police Anti-Drug Operation

  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…

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Assam Exports First Legally Approved Agarwood Chips to Saudi Arabia and UAE

  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…

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ECI Announces Phase-III of Special Intensive Revision Across 16 States and 3 UTs

  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…

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Rail Passenger Body Urges Assam CM to Push for Agyathuri Terminal to Ease Guwahati Congestion

  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…

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Saucer Drain Construction Underway on GNB Road in Guwahati to Tackle Water logging Issue

  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…

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India Bans Sugar Exports Till September 2026 Amid Concerns Over Domestic Supply

  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…

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Persistent Waterlogging at Dwarka Nagar’s Udayan Path in Guwahati Raises Hygiene Concerns

  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…

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Water Supply Disrupted in Guwahati’s Chandmari Colony and Ambari Due to Leakage in Pipeline

  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…

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VD Satheesan Named Kerala Chief Minister as Congress Ends Leadership Speculation

  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…

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Assam Government Allocates Portfolios to Four Ministers in New Cabinet Expansion

  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…

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Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to DB Stock Scam Accused Deepankar Barman Amid Alleged Lapses by CBI

  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…

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Teacher Caught on CCTV Assaulting Students in Assam’s Charaideo, Attempts to Throw Child From Window

  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…

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Assam Police Officer Birdie Boro Wins Two Gold Medals at All India Police Games

  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…

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Kamrup District Administration Observes ‘Day Against Superstitious Beliefs’ to Promote Scientific Temper

  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…

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Riyan Parag Caught Vaping Inside RR Dressing Room; Risks Imprisonment, Heavy Fine

  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…

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Assam Gears Up for Counting Day May 4 for Over 2.5 Crore Electors

  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…

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West Bengal Exit Polls 2026: Slender Edge for BJP in Tight Battle with TMC

  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….

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