GUWAHATI More than a fortnight after nine miners were trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in central Assam’s Dima Hasao district bordering Meghalaya, the focus has shifted to similar illegal operations in the eastern part of the State, along the border with Arunachal Pradesh. Rescue workers retrieved the bodies of four miners, one of […]
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early this morning, with tremors reported in several parts of Assam. The earthquake, which occurred at 00:53:35 IST, had its epicenter at latitude 24.68° N and longitude 94.87° E, at a depth of 106 kilometers. In Assam, residents experienced mild shaking, prompting some to step outside their homes as […]
Sleuths of the Guwahati Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations on Wednesday (January 22, 2025) in a case relating to the alleged misappropriation of funds by officials of a defunct board that administered the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. The operations were conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering […]
Guwahati, Jan 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday confirmed it conducted raids as part of a money laundering investigation linked to the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 7 crore from the Kamakhya Temple’s Debutter Board in Assam. The searches, carried out on Wednesday, targeted the residences of Riju Prasad Sarma, the former administrator of […]
Barpeta, Jan 24: The Barpeta District Jail in Assam has transformed into an agricultural hub, with inmates actively participating in multi-crop cultivation. Spanning 127 bighas (nearly 42 acres), the jail’s grounds are filled with crops such as mustard, fruit trees, vegetables, and even a mini bee farm. Rare and nutritious crops like apple berries are […]
Dima Hasao, Jan 24: The Assam government has launched an operation to close down illegal rat-hole coal mines following a tragic incident in the Dima Hasao district. On January 9, nine miners were trapped in the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry in Umrangso after a sudden flooding. While four bodies have been recovered, five miners are still […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is currently on an official visit to Japan, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and attract investment to fuel Assam’s economic growth. During his visit, CM Sarma engaged with senior Japanese officials and business leaders to discuss collaboration in sectors such as tourism, infrastructure, food processing, and technology. On the […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared that the state is on track to become India’s next economic powerhouse. Addressing the second edition of the Advantage Assam business summit in Japan, Sarma outlined his vision for the state’s economic growth, targeting a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of USD 143 billion by 2030. […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Akiko Ikuina, on Friday to discuss potential opportunities for Assam’s youth in Japan. The meeting focused on Japan’s plans to provide avenues for India’s skilled workforce, particularly the youth from Assam, to access opportunities in Japan’s job market. CM Sarma […]
Guwahati, Jan 24: In a significant wildlife rescue operation, the Guwahati police successfully rescued a gecko lizard during a raid in Seuj Nagar, Beharbari, on Friday, January 24. Officers from the Basistha Police Station arrested 18-year-old Kaju Ray and seized a mobile phone and a scooter (registration number AS01 FA42281) from the scene. The police […]
