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GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, September 3, said the just concluded two day Superintendents of Police (SP) Conference primarily focused on maintaining law and order in the state and reducing crime rates and occurrences. ALSO READ: New Anti Narcotics Task Force to Be Set Up in Assam to Combat Drug Trafficking…
GUWAHATI: Assam will soon establish an Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) to strengthen the state’s fight against drug trafficking and target the entire narcotics value chain, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday, September 3. ALSO READ: WATCH | Man Risks Life Crossing Railway Tracks at Mumbai Station, Sparks Accessibility Debate Speaking at a…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, September 3, announced that two new police battalions will be formed in the state. ALSO READ: Athgaon Durga Puja in Guwahati to Recreate Sri Venkateswara Temple for 2026 Celebrations Speaking at a press briefing on the outcomes of the recently concluded Superintendents of Police (SP) Conference…
GUWAHATI: Another road accident was reported at Dhupguri near Khetri in Sonapur on Wednesday, September 2, adding to growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of National Highway-27. The incident comes amid ongoing protests by locals following a series of accidents on the stretch that have claimed seven lives so far. ALSO READ: Two Vehicle Thieves…
GUWAHATI: Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in a police encounter in the early hours of Thursday, 3 September, after a stolen commercial vehicle was intercepted at a checkpoint in Marakdola, on the road leading towards Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Up to 20,000 Youths to Be Recruited Into Assam Police in Five Years, Says Assam CM…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to recruit around 15,000 to 20,000 youths into the Assam Police over the next five years as part of its initiative to provide government employment to two lakh youths, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, September 2. ALSO READ: Eight New Co-Districts Become Functional Across Assam, Total Rises…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has notified eight more co-districts as functional with immediate effect, taking the total number of functional co-districts in the state to 57. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Office Building in Guwahati’s Survey Area, No Injuries Reported The notification was issued following the approval of the state Cabinet at its meeting…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, September 2, said that the state got several big projects because of the tolls collected at highways. ALSO READ: SC Allows OIL India to Challenge Ban on Drilling Beneath Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Assam “We got Gohpur Tunnel, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor from the central government. We…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 2, allowed state-run OIL India Limited to withdraw its interim application challenging the Union government’s rejection of its proposed underground hydrocarbon extraction project beneath Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. ALSO READ: ‘Zubeen Khetra’ Memorial Inaugurated at Rajgarh in Guwahati A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya…
GUWAHATI: Assam emerged as the top-performing contingent at the 13th Northeast Zone Shooting Championship 2026, winning 80 medals, including 39 gold, 21 silver and 20 bronze. ALSO READ: ICU Doctor Dies by Suicide While on Duty at Guwahati Hospital The championship in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun NR events was held from August 25 to 30…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to choose domestic destinations over foreign holidays, and Assam is making a strong pitch as a destination worth exploring. ALSO READ: 100 Scholarships Proposed for IIT Guwahati Students to Expand Opportunities From the wild landscapes of Kaziranga and the river island of Majuli to the mighty Brahmaputra,…
GUWAHATI: A robbery gang arrested in Kochi in connection with two cases registered on August 28 and 30 was heading to Assam to purchase drugs using the proceeds from the robberies, Ernakulam Railway Sub Division DYSP George Joseph said. ALSO READ: Guwahati App-Based Cab Drivers’ Protest Enters Day 2 Over Demand for Higher Fares Police…
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has directed a Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee to consider the rehabilitation of nine Assamese elephants, including Joymala. ALSO READ: 47,505 Assam Graduates Receive ₹2,500 Each Under Jibon Prerana Scheme The court has sought a report from the committee, headed by retired Justice Deepak Verma, on issues concerning the ownership, transfer…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Tuesday, September 1, ceremonially launched the Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana Scheme, providing financial assistance and career support to fresh graduates. ALSO READ: Over 16,000 Flood-Affected Assam Families Receive ₹15,000 Financial Assistance Each in Third Relief Phase Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually transferred the money to 47,505 students at an…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Tuesday, September 1, transferred ₹15,000 interim flood relief monetary assistance to another 16,746 families in the upper Assam districts. The third phase of financial assistance would cost ₹25 crore to the exchequer. ALSO READ: Another Assam Man Arrested Over Alleged Links With Pakistan-Based SBN, Total Arrests Reach Five Previously, such…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF), Assam, arrested a 31-year-old man allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) from Changsari on MOnday, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five. ALSO READ: Guwahati App-Based Cab Drivers Begin Indefinite Strike, Demand Higher Fare This is in connection with STF P.S. Case…
Assam down town University (AdtU) commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary Assamese cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with an evening dedicated to music, dance and cinema on Saturday, August 29. The programme, titled "An Evening of Music, Dance and Cinema,” was organised on the university campus to honour Hazarika’s lasting contribution to Assamese…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police has realigned the jurisdictional areas of 312 police stations under 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam so that no station falls under the jurisdiction of more than one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). ALSO READ: 'Purple City’ to Add a Vibrant Twist to Guwahati’s Rehabari Area The alignment of the jurisdictions of…
GUWAHATI: Eight workers from Assam who were stranded in Nepal following a devastating flood have been rescued and safely brought back to Dhubri, while five others from Nagaon, Nalbari and Karbi Anglong remain missing, officials said. ALSO READ: Death Toll Rises to At Least 919 in Nepal-Tibet Floods, Over 4,700 Missing The rescued workers were…
GUWAHATI: The existing Social Welfare Committee of the Gaon Panchayat (GP) will also function as the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) at the GP-level for matters related to drinking water and sanitation. ALSO READ: Assam Extends Tea Garden Land Valuation Window for Stamp Duty, Registration Fees The decision, taken in compliance with the Jal…
