Guwahati, Jan 7: Nine labourers have been trapped inside a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district following a sudden surge of water on Monday, as confirmed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The incident occurred at the Assam Coal Quarry in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso. Initial reports suggest that around 15 […]
Guwahati, Jan 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that Navy divers have been called in to help local authorities in the rescue operation of nine laborers trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district. The water level inside the mine has risen to nearly 100 feet, complicating the efforts to […]
Guwahati, Jan 7: Assam Police has successfully seized narcotics worth over ₹11 crore in three separate anti-drug operations across the state. In the first operation, Cachar Police seized 1.17 kg of suspected heroin, valued at ₹5.1 crore, from Dighar Fulertol. In a second operation, the same police unit recovered 73.97 kg of Ganja, worth ₹38 […]
Guwahati, January 07, 2024: The ambitious Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development (INROAD) project, aimed at revolutionizing rubber plantations in the North East, has taken another significant step toward empowering rubber growers. With the project entering its fifth year, ₹100 crore has been earmarked for improving rubber quality through skill development and advanced infrastructure. […]
Kohima: In a decisive response to an urgent call for assistance, the Indian Army has launched a Relief Task Force to rescue miners trapped in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. As of 9 am, three dead bodies can be seen from the ground but have not yet […]
Guwahati, Jan 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated the Museum of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in Udaypur, Dudhnoi, Goalpara district. The Rs 1.80 crore museum aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Rabha community. It features an extensive collection of traditional arts, artefacts, costumes, and customs […]
Guwahati: Ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma embarked on a three-day tour to Mumbai, India’s financial hub, to present the state’s burgeoning investment opportunities to top industry leaders. …
Guwahati: A solemn and heartfelt memorial event was held today at Surjya Club, Cenikuthi, Guwahati, to honor the life and legacy of renowned filmmaker and scriptwriter Bhaskar Jyoti Das. The acclaimed storyteller passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with cancer. …
Assam, the pride of Northeast India, boasts lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage. However, rapid urbanisation in the state has brought with it the challenge of balancing development with ecological and cultural preservation. The construction of flyovers and highways, while promising smoother traffic and improved connectivity, often comes at a significant environmental […]
More than 100 women, along with several men, from areas affected by human-elephant conflict (HEC) in eastern Assam participated in first-aid training sessions organised by Aaranyak in collaboration with the Civil Defence Department of Assam. The initiative, supported by the Darwin Initiative and the British Asian Trust, aims to promote human-elephant coexistence while equipping communities […]
