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GUWAHATI: In a significant crackdown under the ongoing anti Drugs campaign, a joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of West Guwahati Police District and Gorchuk Police Station has arrested a drug peddler identified as Maharam Ali (47), a resident of Boko. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Erupts Over ST Status Delay; Opposition Stages Walkout…
GUWAHATI: A 25-year-old man from Guwahati's Fatasil area, who went missing during an outing to the Garbhanga Reserved Forest, was found dead on Monday, July 13. ALSO READ: Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah Trio Reunite In India's ODI Squad After 2.5 Years The deceased has been identified as Nikhil Jha. He visited the forest on Sunday with…
GUWAHATI: Basistha Police seized 78 grams of heroin, recovered stolen electronic devices and ₹1.36 lakh in cash, and arrested a woman during a raid at Amtola Basti in Byrnihat. ALSO READ: assam: Three Held in Separate Wildlife Crime Operations at Raimona National Park The accused, identified as Nehar Begum (30), is alleged to be involved…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Traffic Police on Sunday, July 12, implemented immediate traffic diversions following severe waterlogging at the 9th Mile and 10th Mile stretches in Jorabat, disrupting vehicular movement in the area. ALSO READ: Rare Himalayan Plant Cyananthus Hookeri Recorded in India After 158 years According to the traffic advisory, light motor vehicles (LMVs) travelling towards…
Helmet choices in Guwahati reflect the growing gap between affordability, safety and legal compliance Every day, thousands of two-wheelers navigate Guwahati's crowded roads. While helmets have become a common sight, so have riders riding without them. As traffic violations continue to rise, one question stands out: are people wearing helmets because they genuinely value…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹5.54 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to M/s Jeevan Suraksha Group of Companies and its Directors. ALSO READ: Woman Gives Birth At Guwahati Railway Station Platform, Rescued Along With Newborn And Elder Daughter The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study for integrating a metro rail system over or alongside the Guwahati Ring Road, as part of efforts to ease congestion in the city and encourage urban expansion beyond the ring road corridor, with a particular focus on satellite towns. ALSO READ: Assam to…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a ₹2,500 crore project to shift Guwahati’s overhead power network to underground cables in a phased manner. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans 5-Star Hotels in Umrangso, Haflong and Manas to Boost Tourism In Phase I, ₹200 crore will be spent under the RDSS scheme to cover five major stretches,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government, in the Budget for 2026-27, proposed the development of an Aerotropolis around the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Polygamy May Cost Men Welfare Benefits, Government Jobs Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the new bridge over Brahmaputra near the airport at Palashbari-Suwalkuchi will give further…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have made three additional arrests in connection with the recent Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) circulation racket. ALSO READ: WATCH | 7 Foot Python Rescued from Guwahati's Lokhra Market, Released into Garbhanga Forest The arrested individuals are Md Hejbur Rahman (37), Md Mizanur Rahman aka Mizu (36), and Md Ekramul Islam (26),…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has shut down a food outlet that was operating inside a public toilet complex in front of Arya Vidyapeeth College, near Arya Nagar Flyover, citing serious concerns over public health and hygiene. ALSO READ: Assam's Deka Satradhikar Arrested in Sivasagar After Teen Alleges Years of Sexual Abuse Acting promptly…
GUWAHATI: The South West Guwahati and South Central Guwahati water supply projects are expected to be completed by December 2026, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai informed the Assam Legislative Assembly during the Budget Session on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja The…
GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a team from Hatigaon Police Station under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) busted a drug trafficking racket operating out of Arunoday Path near Mini Taj Mahal in Hatigaon, arresting three individuals allegedly involved in the racket. ALSO READ: 61-Year-Old Man Critical After Alleged Wrong Blood Transfusion…
GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a biological material derived from blue-green algae that can remove toxic lead from contaminated water, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional water treatment methods. ALSO READ: Assam Eyes ₹500 Crore Investment to Develop Luxury River Cruise Tourism on Brahmaputra The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has initiated measures to expedite the renovation of Rabindra Bhawan, one of the state's premier cultural venues, with the aim of restoring it for public use after remaining closed for nearly four years. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies 'VIP Dining Hall' Row, Says Project Meant to Expand Guest House Facilities Culture…
GUWAHATI: Heavy rainfall on Wednesday, July 8, led to widespread waterlogging across several parts of Guwahati, severely disrupting traffic and daily life. Areas including Maligaon, Ambari, Rajgarh, Lamb Road, Kahilipara, Lokhra Road, Boragaon, Silpukhuri and Chandmari witnessed inundated roads, while the National Highway beneath the Jorabat flyover was submerged, bringing traffic on the lower…
GUWAHATI: A fresh wave of chaos involving city buses erupted in Guwahati in recent times after multiple accidents, prompting swift reaction from traffic authorities. Addressing the issue, the DCP (Traffic) said the incident was triggered by a bus deviating from its designated route, leading to confusion and disruption in the area. ALSO READ: Assam Seeks…
GUWAHATI: The BRICS nations on Tuesday, July 7, adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening international cooperation to combat illicit drug trafficking and related transnational organised crime. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Raises Concerns Over Dysfunctional JJM Projects, Arsenic-Contaminated Water The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, said the accused in the Guwahati road rage assault case has been arrested and is not associated with the BJP, asserting that "road rage has no place in Assam" and that anyone involved in such acts will face the full force of the…
GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Police seized approximately 670 kilograms of ganja from the cargo terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati and arrested four alleged traffickers. Investigators suspect the involvement of an international drug smuggling network. ALSO READ: 19-Year Old Beaten By Youth BJP Leader Over Traffic Dispute…
