For the first time in Assam, a session of the legislative assembly will be held outside Guwahati, with Kokrajhar hosting the inaugural sitting of the Budget session on Monday (February 16, 2025). “It will be a historic moment as it symbolises the return of peace in the state and integration of all people. Kokrajhar, once […]
Guwahati, Feb 15: Assam Police on Friday successfully apprehended and sent back five illegal infiltrators, including four Rohingyas and one Bangladeshi national, from Sribhumi district. The police, maintaining strict surveillance along the Indo-Bangladesh border, detained the individuals and pushed them back to Bangladesh. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the action in a post on […]
In a remarkable wildlife sighting, a male and female white-winged duck were spotted in the Dehing Patkai National Park, Assam. The discovery was made by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) team during a survey using Passive Acoustic Monitoring, a cutting-edge method to track this elusive species. The white-winged duck is a rare and endangered […]
Sribhumi Police in Panagarh, West Bengal, have seized 7,600 YABA tablets in a recent drug bust. The tablets, a form of methamphetamine, were recovered during an operation targeting drug trafficking. The Assam Police assisted in the operation, which is still under investigation. Authorities are continuing efforts to address the illegal drug trade in the region.
Guwahati, Feb 15: Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has announced that the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project in Guwahati will be completed by April 2025. The project, being executed by Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSL), aims to enhance the city’s tourism and economic potential. With ongoing developments, the riverfront will feature scenic views […]
GUWAHATI One of India’s longest carnivals has virtually turned the sandy banks of the Brahmaputra River into a beach offering a mix of culture, adventure, and glamping. The northeast has State-specific events, including the Ziro Music Festival of Arunachal Pradesh, the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival of Meghalaya, and Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival. The hunt for a […]
Guwahati, Feb 15: To accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the operation of special trains from Assam to key destinations, providing a convenient travel option for devotees. One of the special trains, No. 05841, will operate between Rangapara North and Tundla, departing Rangapara […]
GUWAHATI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (February 15, 2025) said the threat perception prompting many countries to warn their citizens against travelling to India’s northeast comes in the way of attracting foreign investments. He said foreign embassies were being told to treat Assam in isolation from other northeastern States “because we cannot […]
Guwahati: Imagine a fabric that keeps you warm in freezing temperatures, runs on a tiny battery or just sunlight, and never gets soaked in the rain. Sounds futuristic? Scientists at IIT-Guwahati have made it a reality.
Guwahati: For generations, fishing in Assam’s Thekera Beel wetland has been a way of life. But now, fishermen are catching something more than fish—microplastics, invisible to the eye but revealed under the scientist’s microscope.
