GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a large-scale e-cigarette, or vape, smuggling racket through coordinated operations carried out across ports, airports, and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and West Bengal over the past few days. ALSO READ: Assam: Dhubri Administration Prepares For Smooth Conduct of Idd-Uz-Zuha, Engages With Mosque…
An Air India plane crashed again. The rear of the plane skidded on the runway while landing at the Bengaluru airport on Thursday. Panic spread among the passengers in this incident. However, no passenger was injured in the accident and everyone is safe. Air India flight AI-2651 was carrying 179 passengers. The flight left Delhi…
GUWAHATI: A Bodo translation of the literary work of noted Assamese writer Dr Bhabendra Nath Saikia was officially released at Gauhati University during a programme organised by the Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies. ALSO READ: Nearly 3 Lakh E-Cigarettes Worth ₹120 Crore Seized Across Four States in India The translated book, titled…
Vishal Dadlani slammed the government on social media over the leaked NEET question papers. According to sources, Vishal Dadlani has been removed from the post of Indian Idol judge for criticizing the government. NEET UG Exam Canceled Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accepts responsibility for question paper leak. The controversy started with a video posted by…
GUWAHATI: A container truck skidded off the Saraighat Bridge and fell to the ground below in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, allegedly due to fatigue. ALSO READ: Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Guwahati’s Zoo Road, Driver Absconding The incident occurred around 4…
Former 1983 World Cup-winning cricketer Kirti Azad has revealed that a restaurant bill that went viral on social media as a rare reminder of a glorious night in Indian cricket history is completely fake. The image that has been in the spotlight on social media for several days is claimed to be from a hotel…
GUWAHATI: Kokrajhar Police conducted two separate operations, leading to the seizure of narcotics and smuggled cigarettes, along with the arrest of two individuals. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Deadline for Class 12 Scanned Copies Till May 23 Amid Technical Issue In one operation, police recovered 147.32 kg of ganja during a routine inspection on Tuesday, May…
The Joint Force (JF) has achieved a major breakthrough in Jharkhand amid the central government’s crackdown on Maoist-free India. Jharkhand Government special rehabilitation scheme ‘Operation Navjivan’ is called forper In response, 25 armed Maoist leaders abandoned the path of violence and surrendered to the government. All these Maoists have been active in the dense forests…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against former Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (AGVB) branch head Dibyajyoti Kalita and Birbahu Brahma of Nabagram village in Dudhnoi, Goalpara district, in connection with an alleged ₹7.28 crore fraud at the bank’s Lahorijan branch in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district. ALSO READ: Assam Transport Minister Urges…
The Indian government has taken effective measures amid the growing threat of the deadly Ebola virus spreading from Central Africa. A high alert has been put in place at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in national capital Delhi after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency. The Delhi Airport Authority and the…
GUWAHATI: Administration in Dhubri on Thursday, May 21, held a preparatory meeting to discuss arrangements for the upcoming Idd-Uz-Zuha celebrations scheduled for May 28. ALSO READ: Indian Railways Urges Passengers To Report Suspicious Activity, Person After Recent Incidents The meeting was chaired by the District Commissioner of Dhubri, Megha Nidhi Dahal, who urged all concerned…
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation, One Election expressed its views on the proposed ‘One Country, One Election’ system. The committee said that Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and local municipality and panchayat elections will be held simultaneously across the country. It is expected to save around Rs 7 lakh crore globally. Also, the country’s…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, May 21, issued a thunderstorm and lightning alert for several districts of Assam, warning of light to moderate rainfall over the next three hours. ALSO READ: No Injectable Products Can Be Classified as Cosmetics; Clarifies CDSCO According to the advisory shared by the Assam State Disaster Management…
Neymar got a place in the World Cup team after recovering from injury. Neymar Jr suffered another serious injury in club play after being included in Brazil’s World Cup squad. Neymar injured his right leg muscle while playing for Brazilian club Santos FC. The exact severity of his injuries is not yet known. The Brazilians…
GUWAHATI: Indian Railways on Thursday, May 21, urged passengers to remain alert and vigilant while travelling and report to authorities if any suspicious activity or suspicious person is noticed on railway premises. ALSO READ: Thunderstorm And Lightning Alert Issued For Several Assam Districts On May 21: IMD Passengers can immediately report on the Railway helpline…
GUWAHATI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public notice warning that cosmetic products supplied in injectable form are not permitted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. ALSO READ: Old Saraighat Bridge to Remain Fully Closed Overnight for Emergency Repair Work In the notice dated May 18, the country’s apex drug…
Hamza Burhan, one of the main masterminds of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Hamza Burhan was also known as Dr. He was shot several times in the body and died on the spot in an attack in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan, a resident of Pulwama, was declared…
GUWAHATI: Assam has stepped up enforcement of waste management rules across the State, with the Chief Secretary directing district administrations to tighten implementation of scientific solid waste disposal systems and improve monitoring on the ground. ALSO READ: ED Files Chargesheet Against Ex-AGVB Lahorijan Branch Head in ₹7.28 Crore Assam's Karbi Anglong Fraud Case In a…
Currently, crores of farmers in the country are waiting for the 23rd installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Scheme. As usual, each farmer will get Rs 2,000 in their bank account. But to get this money, some urgent work has to be done. If there is any confusion in linking e-KYC and Aadhaar, the installment money…
GUWAHATI: Vehicular movement on the old Saraighat Bridge will remain completely suspended for eight hours from Thursday night, May 21, due to emergency repair work being undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). ALSO READ: Ranjeet Kumar Dass Elected Speaker of 16th Assam Legislative Assembly Unanimously According to an official communication issued by the Office…
