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GUWAHATI: India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati, on July 6 and 7, bringing together the heads of anti-drug agencies and senior officials from BRICS member countries to strengthen international cooperation against drug trafficking. ALSO READ: Assam: Jorhat Forest Official Suspended After Alleged Viral Phone Call Sparks Probe Hosted by…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police arrested four alleged drug peddlers in two separate operations carried out by personnel of Panbazar Police Station, recovering over 60 grams of suspected heroin and several empty vials. ALSO READ: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest-Ever Indian to Debut in International Cricket In the first operation, a team from Panbazar Police Station arrested three…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government on Saturday, July 4, reviewed the GIS-based Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan for Guwahati and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Bahini-Bharalu Basin as part of its efforts to tackle the city's recurring waterlogging problem. ALSO READ: Flood Situation Improves in Assam, Only Dhemaji Remains Affected The review meeting, chaired by…
GUWAHATI: The Central Police District of Guwahati Commissionerate on Saturday, July 4, has arrested 39-year-old Avik Das, alias Abhimanyu Das, in connection with a case of armed extortion, physical assault, and wrongful confinement. A subsequent raid at his residence in Chapaidong, Bonda, led to his apprehension and the seizure of a large cache of…
GUWAHATI: Ajay Biswakarma, one of the key accused in the recent fake Indian currency note (FICN) racket in Guwahati, was injured in a police encounter after he attempted to flee from police custody. ALSO READ: Assam: African Swine Fever Spreads to Lakhimpur and Nagaon, Curbs Imposed to Contain Outbreak "During interrogation, he revealed about a…
Adoption is growing in Guwahati, but myths and misconceptions still keep many families from taking the step Adoption may be a single word, but the journey behind it is anything but simple. It is a life-changing decision marked by hope, uncertainty, patience and a range of emotions for both the prospective parents and the…
Guwahati’s grand urban redesign dream faces a reality check The idea of redesigning Guwahati is as ambitious as it is unsettling. For a city that has grown organically, and often chaotically over decades, the promise of a structured, modern and decongested urban future is undeniably appealing on paper. But beneath the glossy projections and…
GUWAHATI: Contrary to reports suggesting that about ₹100 crore fake Indian foreign currency (FICN) being seized in Guwahati, police officials on Friday, July 3, said a total of ₹13.46 lakh counterfeit notes has been recovered in two different operations. ALSO READ: Two Killed After Green Bus Hits Scooty in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar Five accused, three…
GUWAHATI: Activist and spiritual practitioner Satya Ranjan Borah has appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene in alleged illegal construction activities near the Hatishila (Elephant Stone) shrine in Chandrapur, claiming that the project threatens the naturally formed stone structure revered as Lord Ganesha as well as the eco-sensitive zone of the Amchang…
GUWAHATI: A three-day summer camp aimed at promoting inclusive learning and holistic development for children, including those with special needs, concluded in Guwahati on Friday, July 3. The camp brought together around 90 students and offered a mix of recreational, creative and educational activities designed to encourage participation, confidence and social interaction in an…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, July 2, has forecast generally cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms in Guwahati over the next seven days, indicating that wet weather is likely to persist across the city during the ongoing monsoon season. ALSO READ: Assam Eyes Fisheries, Dairy Boost as CM Sarma Unveils Growth…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Sports Association (GSA) will conduct selection trials for its Junior Girls Football Team on Sunday, July 5, ahead of the upcoming Inter-District Football Championship organised by the Assam Football Association. ALSO READ: Honeymoon Murder Case: Meghalaya Police Move Supreme Court to Stay Sonam Raghuvanshi Bail The trials will take place at the…
GUWAHATI: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) has shifted all international flight operations to Terminal 2 (T2) from Thursday, July 2, as part of efforts to streamline operations and improve passenger handling. ALSO READ: Fresh Violence Erupts in Manipur's Kamjong; Houses in Multiple Border Villages Torched In a passenger advisory issued on Wednesday, July…
GUWAHATI: The 135th edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup will kick off on July 25, with 24 teams competing across five host cities- Kolkata, Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong and Ranchi. The month-long tournament will culminate with the final at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on August 23. ALSO READ: Centre Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police seized heroin, cash and mobile phones and arrested three persons during a raid in the Birubari–Shankarpur area, officials said on Wednesday, July 1. ALSO READ: WATCH | At Least 7 dead, Several Injured After Collision Triggers Fire on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from Fatasil Ambari…
GUWAHATI: Automated Assamese announcements will be introduced at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati within the next 10 days, according to retired IPS officer Kuladhar (Kula) Saikia's recent tweet. ALSO READ: Centre Denies Describing E20 Programme as an ‘Experiment’ Before Supreme Court Sharing the update on social media, Saikia said that the…
GUWAHATI: The Proof of Concept (PoC) field trials for India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network were successfully conducted in Guwahati from June 29 to July 1, demonstrating strong performance across critical field test indicators including operational readiness, seamless interoperability, reliable voice and broadband data services, coverage effectiveness, network resilience, and mission-critical…
GUWAHATI: In what has been described as the largest seizure ever made by Assam Police, officers recovered 37.064 kg of suspected gold valued at more than ₹54 crore, along with 13 grams of silver nodules and flakes, during an operation in the Kharghuli area on the night of June 29-30. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and…
GUWAHATI: A proposed Aerocity and satellite township near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has triggered widespread concern among indigenous communities in Assam's Kamrup district, with local organisations alleging that more than one lakh people across 16 villages could face displacement if the project proceeds. ALSO READ: Slippery Road Conditions Reported on Maharaja Prithu Flyover…
GUWAHATI: Police have busted an inter-state dog theft gang from Guwahati, arresting 5 accused in an operation launched by Basistha PS, Officer in Charge Kapil Pathak told media on June 29, Monday. ALSO READ: Truck Rams Hydra Crane on NH 27 in Guwahati, Operator Killed According to police, the arrested were identified as Rangsina Rangkhang,…
