GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday, 22 June, 2023, chaired the 12th Brainstorming Session on the future of India's oil and gas sector in Duliajan, Assam. The session brought together senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the leadership of major energy…
GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police rescued eight Golden Langurs and arrested nine alleged wildlife traffickers in an operation conducted in Assam’s Chirang district between June 19 and 20, police officials said on Saturday. ALSO READ: Centre Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drugs Over Public Health Concerns The rescued Golden Langurs, which…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the process for the upcoming election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation by announcing the schedule for the preparation, revision and publication of the electoral roll. ALSO READ: Budget Session of Assam Legislative Assembly Scheduled to Begin on July 6 According to a notification issued on Friday,…
GUWAHATI: The Sribhumi Police have seized a huge consignment of narcotics worth ₹6.4 crore and arrested two traffickers as part of the Assam government's ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking. ALSO READ: Assam Fishery Scam Probe Deepens: Former Project Director Among Three Officials Re-Arrested During the operation, police recovered 20,000 YABA tablets and 14,100 bottles of codeine…
GUWAHATI: Dima Hasao Police achieved a significant breakthrough in their ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, arresting two individuals and seizing 446.62 grams of heroin during a targeted operation carried out on Wednesday, June 10. ALSO READ: Assam Ranks Third in India’s Rubber Production; Gets World’s First Genetically Modified Rubber Plant The operation was launched based on…
GUWAHATI: Renowned wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman from Assam has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award. The honour recognises her pioneering contribution to the conservation of the endangered greater adjutant stork, popularly known in Assam as the hargila. ALSO READ: Reserved Forests Cannot Be Occupied, Says Gauhati High Court;…
GUWAHATI: A striking aerial photograph of Bagurumba dancers performing at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati has been featured by the BBC among its selection of the nine most remarkable images of 2026 so far. ALSO READ: Gauhati HC Declines to Hear Siddharth Sharma's Bail Plea, Cites Existing Order on Related Cases The image captures thousands of…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s rising skating star Navhyam Nihan Borah has made the state and the country proud by securing a silver medal at the International Speed Skating Championship 2026, which was held in Jakarta from May 29 to 31. ALSO READ: Centre Unveils ₹411-Crore Mission ‘Senehjori’ to Boost Assam’s Muga Silk Sector Representing India at the prestigious…
GUWAHATI: In a major initiative aimed at revitalising Assam’s muga silk industry, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually launched Mission ‘Senehjori’ on Tuesday, June 2, a ₹411-crore project designed to benefit more than 2.5 lakh weavers, rearers and entrepreneurs associated with Muga silk production across the state. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: A rare sighting of the yellow-throated marten in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted the strength of the State’s conservation efforts and the rich biodiversity thriving within its protected habitats. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Network In Khanapara, 15 Youths Detained Known scientifically as Martes flavigula, the yellow-throated marten is native…
GUWAHATI: A local leader of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Madhurjya Barman, was killed while his cousin, Mridu Mudra Deka, sustained critical injuries following an attack in Assam’s Nalbari district on Sunday evening, police said on June 1. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2026 Finally Gets India Broadcaster as Zee Secures Broadcast Rights The…
GUWAHATI: A series of tragic road accidents were reported in Assam’s Lakhimpur district over the past 24 hours, leaving three people dead and several others seriously injured, raising concerns over road safety and reckless driving along National Highway 15. ALSO READ: Assam CM Discusses Sports Infrastructure, Workers’ Welfare with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya The most fatal…
GUWAHATI: Three persons, including two daily-wage labourers, died in Assam's Goalpara district after accidentally falling into a septic tank on Friday morning, May 29, police said. ALSO READ: Woman Fruit Seller Loses Life After Truck Runs Over Her in Assam’s Dhemaji The incident happened in the Goraimari area under Agia Police Station at around 9:30 am…
GUWAHATI: A tragic road accident in Assam’s Dhemaji district claimed the life of a woman roadside vendor on Thursday, May 28, leaving the local community in a state of mourning. ALSO READ: Assam Begins District-Level Training for Census 2027 Functionaries The deceased, identified as Monika Sonowal, was known in the area for running a small fruit…
GUWAHATI: In a major anti-drug operation, police in Assam’s Barpeta district seized narcotics worth approximately ₹2.44 crore, including 671 grams of heroin and 22,000 YABA tablets. ALSO READ: Kaziranga National Park to Close for Tourists from May 29 Ahead of Monsoon Season Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of the operation on X on…
GUWAHATI: The first confirmed record of the bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus bapme) in Assam has been documented from Urpad Beel in Goalpara, highlighting the rich biodiversity supported by the state’s fragile ecosystems. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Revised CUET 2026 Dates; Admit Cards for May 31 Exam Released Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the development on…
GUWAHATI: A kidnapped person was rescued and four kidnappers were arrested during an operation conducted at Sipajhar in Assam’s Darrang district, police said on Thursday, May 28. ALSO READ: Three Killed in Head-On Collision at North Guwahati’s Gauripur The operation was launched after law enforcement authorities received a complaint regarding the kidnapping of an individual and…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has declined to 84, dropping below the national average of 88 for the first time, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26, describing the development as a “historic achievement” for the State. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Frames Murder Charges Against Four Accused, Trial…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri in the field of Art to eminent Assamese cultural figure Haricharan Saikia for his exceptional contribution to Sattriya dance and music. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Protest Put on Hold After VC Assures Fee Waiver Relief Widely recognised as a master of Sattriya dance and music, Saikia has…
GUWAHATI: Assam government’s expenses on salaries, wages, pensions, and interest payments continue to pressure fiscal space, according to a CAG report. ALSO READ: Assam GDP Nearly Doubles in Five Years, but Fiscal Strain Deepens: CAG Report As per the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finances for the year 2024-25 –…
