Guwahati ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam: ED Freezes ₹2.12 Crore in 43 Bank Accounts

  GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office-I, has issued a Provisional Attachment Order under the PMLA, 2002, attaching about ₹2.12 crore lying in 43 bank accounts. ALSO READ: Northeast’s First Tile Manufacturing Plant Inaugurated in Assam With ₹250 Crore Investment The accounts are held with Axis Bank, Bank of India, Federal Bank, IndusInd…

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Northeast’s First Tile Manufacturing Plant Inaugurated in Assam With ₹250 Crore Investment

  GUWAHATI: A new tile manufacturing plant was inaugurated in Jamugurihat in Assam’s Sonitpur district on Thursday, October 8, marking the first such manufacturing unit in the Northeast. ALSO READ: Raijor Dal Leaders, Supporters Detained During Protest Outside Assam CM’s Residence The plant has been set up with an investment of ₹250 crore and is expected…

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India Seizes 526 Kg Heroin, Meth Worth ₹3,000 Crore in Arabian Sea, 5 Pakistanis Apprehended

  GUWAHATI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), intercepted a vessel carrying narcotic substances worth over ₹3,000 crore in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. ALSO READ: Over 3 Lakh Girls Vaccinated Against HPV in Assam, State Targets 100% Coverage The joint operation led to the seizure of approximately…

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Guwahati: Drugs Worth ₹2.10 Crore Seized at Kamakhya Junction; Two Women Held

  GUWAHATI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized suspected brown sugar worth around ₹2.10 crore at Kamakhya Railway Junction in Maligaon, Guwahati, and arrested two women smugglers. ALSO READ: Union Minister Athawale Targets CJP Over Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Demand, Calls It ‘Istifa Janata Party’ Acting on an operation at the station, RPF personnel apprehended both women…

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Suspected Heroin Worth ₹4 Crore Seized From Guwahati Homestay, 6 Apprehended

  GUWAHATI: Acting on secret information, Dispur Police recently conducted a search at a homestay in Chachal, Guwahati, and recovered 506 grams of suspected heroin worth approximately ₹4 crore. ALSO READ: 19 Dead in Nagaland After Suspected Spurious Liquor Consumption, SIT Formed The announcement was made by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on X on Saturday,…

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Man Held in Assam’s Jogighopa Over ₹45 Crore GST Evasion

  GUWAHATI: The GST Intelligence and Enforcement Unit, Assam, arrested a man in Jogighopa, Bongaigaon, on Thursday, September 24, in connection with alleged GST evasion amounting to around ₹45 crore. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Inquiry Ordered After Late-Night Altercation Between Media Personnel, Police at Bharalumukh PS The accused, identified as Abdul Kader, was arrested with the assistance…

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Guwahati Police Seize Heroin Worth Nearly ₹2 Crore in Jorabat

  GUWAHATI: Basistha police, under the leadership of Officer in charge Kapil Pathak, along with support from Jorabat police, conducted a major operation resulting in the seizure of drugs worth approximately ₹2 crore. ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹85,100 Stolen from Pan Shop near Beltola Survey; Owner Alleges Inaction Despite Repeated Incidents The consignment was reportedly being transported…

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1.66 Lakh ST Students in Assam Receive ₹194.55 Crore Post-Matric Scholarship

  GUWAHATI: Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Wednesday, September 16, announced the release of the post-matric scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, benefiting 1.66 lakh students across the state. ALSO READ: Fuel Prices, UPI Charges: When Government Statements Changed With Policy Speaking to the media, Pegu said the total disbursal amounts to ₹194.55 crore, covering…

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Assam Rifles Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹327 Crore in Hailakandi

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized 109.2 kg of Yaba tablets valued at approximately ₹327 crore in Hailakandi district of Assam. ALSO READ: IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Bacteria-Based Method to Treat Toxic Textile Wastewater Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team of the Assam Rifles and…

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Auniati University in Jorhat Gets Additional ₹5 Crore Infrastructure Grant

  GUWAHATI: Auniati University at Kaliapani in Jorhat received a fresh boost on Tuesday, September 15, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing an additional ₹5 crore grant for its infrastructure. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Extends Namghar Colony Gate Timings to 9 PM After Two-Day Student Protest The academic building was constructed with financial assistance of…

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2.2 Kg Suspected Heroin Worth ₹13 Crore Seized in Assam’s Silchar

  GUWAHATI: Cachar Police seized 2.2 kg of suspected heroin, valued at around ₹13 crore, from a truck at Ramnagar Bypass in Silchar and apprehended one person in connection with the seizure. ALSO READ: India’s Wholesale Inflation Remains Near 10% For Fourth Consecutive Month The suspected heroin was concealed in 150 soap cases inside a secret…

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Guwahati International Marathon Set for February 7, 2027 With ₹1.25 Crore Prize Pool

  GUWAHATI: The inaugural edition of the Guwahati International Marathon will be held on February 7, 2027, with a total prize pool of ₹1.25 crore, organisers announced. ALSO READ: Delhi Gears Up for BRICS Summit as Putin Arrives, Xi Jinping Set to Attend Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the logo of the Guwahati International…

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VP Radhakrishnan Lays Foundation Stones for Five Meghalaya Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹1,010 Crore

  GUWAHATI: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday, September 7, laid the foundation stones for five major infrastructure projects worth ₹1,010.95 crore during his maiden visit to Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Truck Carrying Cement Bags Overturns on NH-27 in Assam's Jagiroad The projects cover drinking water supply, road connectivity, healthcare and power infrastructure and are aimed…

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₹534 Crore Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre to Come Up in Assam’s Dibrugarh

  GUWAHATI: Assam is set to expand its wildlife conservation infrastructure with a proposed ₹534-crore Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre in Dibrugarh district, aimed at strengthening wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, veterinary care and research while promoting eco-tourism in Upper Assam. ALSO READ: Nepal Floods: Stories Of Courage And Humanity Emerge Amid Devastation The centre will be developed…

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66,000 Tablets Worth ₹6.6 Crore Seized in Assam's Sribhumi, Four Arrested

  GUWAHATI: Sribhumi Police recently seized 66,000 tablets worth around ₹6.6 crore after intercepting a vehicle in the district and arrested all four accused linked to the consignment. ALSO READ: Third Accident Reported on Pothole-Riddled NH-27 Near Khetri in Assam Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seizure in a post on X. The CM…

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₹50,000 Crore Infra Investment, 30 MW Solar-BESS Project Cleared in Assam’s Goalpara

  GUWAHATI: A ₹50,000-crore infrastructure investment has been approved under the Viksit Assam: Infra Vision initiative. ALSO READ: Assam Approves Orunodoi Aid, ₹15,000 Assistance for Flood-Affected Families In another decision, an integrated 30 MW solar power and 25 MW (100 MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project has been approved in Goalpara district. The solar and…

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1.1-km Railway Overbridge to Come Up Near Hawaipur in Assam at ₹155 Crore

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the construction of a 1.1-km railway overbridge near Hawaipur Railway Station in West Karbi Anglong at a cost of more than ₹155 crore. ALSO READ: Gopal Bhar Theme To Take Centre Stage At Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration in Guwahati's Pandu The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion in Lanka…

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Gauhati University to Get New Hostels, Academic Building Under ₹109 Crore Plan

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved an allocation of ₹109 crore for various infrastructure and development projects at Gauhati University, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, August 30. ALSO READ: Sexual Harassment, Misconduct Allegations Raised Against Assam AYUSH Official The allocation will cover the construction of a G+5 academic building, a G+4 hostel…

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NFR Catches Over 76,000 Passengers Without Valid Tickets in July, Collects ₹10.95 Crore

  GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway's ticket-checking squads caught 76,989 passengers travelling without valid tickets or with irregular ones across its network in July, collecting ₹10.95 crore in fares and penalties in the process. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Normal Traffic Movement Resumes at Jorabat After Floodwater Recedes Most of that figure, 55,988 people were travelling with no ticket…

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₹168 Crore Yaba Consignment Seized in Assam’s Cachar, One Held

  GUWAHATI: Assam Rifles and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Silchar have seized a major consignment of Yaba tablets worth approximately ₹168 crore during a joint operation in Assam’s Cachar district. ALSO READ: Nepal Flash Floods Claim At Least 162 Lives, Hundreds Still Missing The operation was conducted in Jujhang Pahar area of Lakhipur on the…

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