SRIBHUMI: In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sribhumi police in Assam have successfully dismantled a significant drug syndicate operating in the Kandigram region, which is under the jurisdiction of the Badarpur Police Station. Acting on credible intelligence, law enforcement officials conducted a raid that led to the seizure of an unprecedented 150,000 YABA…
NALBARI: Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has publicly condemned the alleged disrespect shown to fellow artist Diganta Bharati by the Chanmari Bihu Committee during a recent Bihu celebration. This incident, which reportedly took place at an event in Nalbari, has ignited considerable controversy and raised demands for accountability. Zubeen Garg, recognized for his candid stance…
DIPHU: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed his full support for the proposal to establish a Greenfield Airport on the contentious PGR/VGR land in Kheroni, West Karbi Anglong, as presented by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC). During a press conference today at the Kajir Ronghangpi Guest House in Taralangso, Diphu, CM Sarma…
TEZPUR: To ensure peace and public order during the Panchayat Election 2025, for which the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is currently applicable across the district, District Magistrate Ankur Bharali has enacted a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, effective immediately and continuing until further notice throughout the Sonitpur district. As part…
GUWAHATI: The Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended five individuals from Assam in connection with an elaborate credit card fraud scheme. This group allegedly exploited the personal documents of individuals with strong CIBIL scores to fraudulently acquire credit cards from a financial institution, subsequently maxing out these cards. The investigation traces back to last year when…
GUWAHATI: In response to allegations from Assam Congress leaders claiming that their nominees for the Panchayat Elections were coerced into withdrawing their nominations, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma categorically refuted these claims, accusing the Congress party of consistently attempting to tarnish Assam’s reputation. Addressing concerns that state police were being utilized to intimidate candidates, CM…
NEW DELHI: Pabitra Margherita, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, will lead a significant Indian delegation to the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair, scheduled for April 18–19, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This initiative is part of the ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025, which aims to…
DIPHU: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit the Karbi Anglong district on Thursday to launch a series of development initiatives totaling over Rs 100 crore. The Chief Minister highlighted that these projects aim to improve connectivity in the area and honor local unsung heroes. In a message posted on X, CM…
GUWAHATI: In a significant advancement for healthcare infrastructure in Assam, the historic Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) is set to be demolished to pave the way for a cutting-edge 3,000-bed facility. This initiative follows the recent inauguration of three new hospitals: Pragjyotishpur Hospital, Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH), and a dedicated Mother & Child Hospital….
BOKAKHAT: The 12th Annual Rongali Bihu Sammelan, hosted by the Bokakhat district Moina Parijat, took place successfully today at the Parijat Bhawan in Bokakhat. The event commenced in the morning with a flag hoisting ceremony led by Parijat President Kailash Saikia, accompanied by twelve other notable figures from the community. Following this, a tribute ceremony…