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. The accused has been identified as Manoj Sungkreng, a resident of Downtown in Guwahati’s Dispur. Police recovered 60 grams of suspected heroin from his possession during the operation. Along with…
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. In a memorandum, the association said the proposed terminal would help decongest the heavily burdened railway infrastructure at Guwahati and…
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. Speaking on the development, an official from…
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. The waterlogged stretch has reportedly created unhygienic conditions in the locality and led to an increase in mosquito infestation over the years. Although the…
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. The pipeline in Chandmari was damaged on Wednesday, May 13. Local residents alleged that the supply of running water has not yet been fully restored, leading…
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. As per reports, questions were raised over the manner in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried…
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. The awareness event, organised by the District Social Welfare Department, Kamrup, was held at the auditorium of the Bongra Gaon Panchayat Office in…
GUWAHATI: After hours of questioning by the Crime Branch of Assam Police, Congress leader Pawan Khera has been released. He has been asked to come to crime branch again on Thursday, May 14 at 9.30 am for further questioning, he said speaking to reporters. "I am fully cooperating with the police during the probe. I will…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved ₹32 crore for the construction of the Bhupen Hazarika Museum at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati, aimed at preserving and showcasing the life, works, and legacy of the Bharat Ratna awardee. Out of the total sanctioned amount, ₹13 crore will be provided by the North East Council (NEC),…
GUWAHATI: The Assam cabinet on Wednesday, May 13, decided to downsize the convoys of all ministers, including those of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Governor, as part of a six-month austerity plan aimed at curbing public expenditure. The decision was taken at the first cabinet meeting of the new government after Sarma assumed office…
GUWAHATI: A young man from Guwahati has been reported missing, with his family claiming that he left behind a suicide note before disappearing on Tuesday evening, May 12. According to an FIR filed at Bhangagarh Police Station, the youth, identified as Rithik Bajaj, was last seen near Janaki Library on Zoo Road at around 8:30 PM. Family…
GUWAHATI: The new Assam government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to hold its first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 2 PM at the State Guest House in Koinadhara, Guwahati. The meeting comes a day after Sarma and his council of ministers took oath following the BJP-led NDA’s emphatic return to…
GUWAHATI: Senior Congress leader and national spokesperson Pawan Khera appeared before the Crime Branch of the Assam Police in Guwahati on Wednesday, May 13, in connection with a case linked to his alleged remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera arrived at the Crime Branch office located at Pan Bazar during the day…
GUWAHATI: Around 100 trees have been felled at Deepor Beel since April 25 for an upcoming 4.8 km long elevated railway corridor. Although necessary permissions have been taken, the locals have raised concerns regarding its environmental effect. So the question still remains – Should development always be at the cost of nature. The felling of these trees…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police on Tuesday, May 12, clarified that the INSAS rifle round recovered from a man at Veterinary Field, Khanapara, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Council of Ministers was a misfired bullet and did not indicate any security threat. The man was detained during security screening…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Police have arrested four persons in connection with separate theft cases involving stolen bikes, a bicycle, and construction materials. A team from Basistha Police Station arrested Rupam Roy (19), a resident of Lakhimi Path in Hatigaon, in a case linked to stolen bikes in Barama. In another operation, law enforcement authorities apprehended three…
GUWAHATI: Garbage piled up in broad daylight on the busy South Sarania Road in Guwahati on Tuesday March 12, drawing the attention of commuters and local residents as the dump sat right beside a temple in the area. The sight of heaps of waste along the roadside triggered concerns over cleanliness and public hygiene, especially…
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday, May 12, directed authorities to take immediate steps to cover open manholes across Guwahati while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) on the public safety risks posed by uncovered drainage systems in the city. The division bench was hearing PIL/11/2026 filed by Sadou Asom Pragatishil Jagrata Mancha through…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, May 12, said infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore are being planned for Assam, asserting that the BJP-led government under Himanta Biswa Sarma will continue to accelerate the State’s developmental push. Speaking to the media ahead of Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati, Gadkari…
GUWAHATI: A man was detained by law enforcement authorities on Tuesday, May 12, after live bullets were found in his possession during security screening at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the Assam government in Guwahati. The incident occurred at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, where preparations were underway for the oath-taking ceremony of…
