Assam
January 09, 2025
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Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹4.5 Crore In Two Major Drug Busts

Assam Police have seized narcotics worth ₹4.5 crore in two separate anti-drug operations, making significant progress in their fight against the drug trade. In the first operation, Cachar Police recovered 215 grams of suspected heroin, valued at ₹1.5 crore, from the Chota Manda area in Lakhipur. One person was arrested in connection with the recovery. […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Indian Navy Divers Deployed to Rescue Trapped Miners in Assam

Guwahati: In response to an urgent request for assistance, the Indian Navy has deployed a specialized team to aid in the rescue of miners trapped in Umrangso, located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The team, airlifted from Visakhapatnam, comprises one officer and eleven sailors, including highly trained Clearance Divers experienced in deep-sea diving […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Air India Express Flight Diverted To Kolkata To Avoid Bird-Hit Near Guwahati

An Air India Express flight from Delhi to Guwahati was diverted to Kolkata on Sunday afternoon after a potential bird-hit situation was detected just moments before its scheduled landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati. The Airbus A320, carrying 179 passengers, encountered a flock of birds while descending towards Guwahati. To ensure […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Assam: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Offers Prayers At Maa Kamakhya Temple

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, offering prayers for the progress and prosperity of the Northeastern states. During his visit, Singh reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the region’s development, announcing plans to hold a conference of Northeast ministers to discuss further advancements. Singh emphasized that […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Assam Kicks Off First Phase Of ‘Gunotsav 2025’ To Evaluate 14 Lakh Students

Guwahati, Jan 6: The first phase of ‘Gunotsav 2025′ began today, January 6, in Assam, with a focus on evaluating the academic performance of over 14 lakh students. The exercise, aimed at ensuring quality education, will run through January 9 and cover 16,056 schools across 11 districts of the state. Under the theme “Ensuring Quality […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Elephant numbers rising in Assam, but it may not be a good thing: Here’s why

Guwahati: In the lush, biodiverse landscapes of Assam, the majestic Asian elephant roams as a symbol of ecological balance and cultural heritage. With the latest census revealing a thriving population of 5,828 elephants, the state celebrates a conservation milestone. Yet, beneath this achievement lies a pressing question: Can Assam sustain this population amid escalating human-elephant […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Indian Railways Launches Bharat Gaurav Special Train To Promote Tourism Between Rajasthan And Guwahati

Guwahati, Jan 6: In a bid to promote tourism and highlight India’s cultural heritage, Indian Railways has introduced a Bharat Gaurav special train connecting Rana Pratap Nagar in Rajasthan to Kamakhya in Guwahati. The seven-day tour, which started on January 3, is set to conclude on January 9. According to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief […]

Assam
January 08, 2025
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Urges Diplomats and Industry Leaders to Invest in the State’s Growth

Guwahati, January 08: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on diplomats, industry leaders, and global investors to explore the growing opportunities in Assam, emphasizing the state’s progress and future potential. In his address to a gathering of Ambassadors, High Commissioners from ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and European countries, as well as representatives from key industries, […]