GUWAHATI, Dec 15: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working relentlessly around the clock to serve its customers and ensure the timely delivery of essential commodities to end users. NFR continues to make steady progress in freight loading, and during the month of November 2024, the railway registered 0.702 million tonnes of freight loading across various […]
SIVASAGAR, Dec 15: A record-breaking Dihanaam singing concert saw participation from 10,100 women at the Peoli Phukan Stadium in Sivasagar on Sunday, aiming for an entry into the National Book of Records. The event was graced by Dr Pitambar Devagoswami, satradhikar of Auniati Satra, ‘Dihanaam Samrat’ Kamala Gogoi, and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi. Organised by […]
SOUTH SALMARA: Police in Assam’s South Salmara-Mankachar district, along with the support of Kalapani Police Station, recovered a significant quantity of explosives from Barbilla’s Amtenga region. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police Pratap Das following a tip-off alerting authorities to suspicious activities in the area. The raid led to the seizure of 760 […]
Guwahati, Dec 16: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday unveiled the Jalvahak scheme, a major policy initiative aimed at incentivizing long-haul cargo movement through India’s National Waterways 1 (river Ganga), National Waterways 2 (river Brahmaputra), and National Waterways 16 (river Barak) Speaking at the launch, Sonowal emphasized the government’s commitment […]
KOKRAJHAR, Dec 15: Marking four years of governance under the dynamic leadership of Pramod Boro, chief executive member of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the BTR government celebrated its fourth anniversary with a grand program at the Bhergaon Mini Stadium in Udalguri district. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from diverse communities across the Bodoland region. […]
GUWAHATI, Dec 10: In a proactive step to address road safety concerns amid foggy conditions and the busy picnic season, the Assam Government has launched a 45-day mission-mode initiative aimed at preventing road accidents, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota announced on Tuesday. The campaign, set to commence on December 15, 2024, and continue until January 31, […]
GUWAHATI, Dec 10: Assam Power Minister Prasanta Phukan, stated on Tuesday that the government’s primary goal is to guarantee the 24-hour uninterrupted electricity supply across the state. In the most recent Cabinet expansion, Phukan was given the portfolio of power minister. He received the blessings of Goddess Kamakhya on top of Guwahati’s Nilachal Hills prior to […]
GUWAHATI, Dec 10: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on the occasion of Swahid Divas, paid rich tributes to all martyrs of the Assam Movement who laid down their lives in protecting the honour of Jati, Mati and Bheti. ‘Swahid Diwas’ commemorates the death of Khargeswar Talukdar, considered the first “martyr” of the six-year-long Assam Agitation, […]
DIBRUGARH, Dec 10: Dibrugarh police apprehended two alleged drug peddlers near Banipur Railway Station, seizing 10.87 grams of suspected heroin from their possession. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bishal Chetry alias Bubu and Sohail Khan. Acting on specific information, a police team from Dibrugarh Police Station conducted an operation near the railway station, leading […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Swahid Diwas is an occasion to remember the extraordinary valour and sacrifices of those who dedicated their lives to the Assam Movement. The Prime Minister said on social media that their resolve helped Assam preserve its “unique culture and identity”. PM Modi wrote in a post, “Swahid Diwas is […]
