News Desk Report

Centre Seeks to Amend Anti-Doping Law, Proposes Jail Term of Up to 5 Years for Suppliers

  GUWAHATI: The Union government has proposed amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 aimed at strengthening enforcement against the trafficking, distribution, and misuse of banned performance-enhancing substances in sports. The revised framework seeks to make doping-related violations more stringent by introducing criminal liability for those involved in supplying or facilitating prohibited substances. ALSO READ: Bodo…

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NEET-UG question paper leaked! NTA chief faces parliamentary committee questioning; The meeting lasted for 5 hours

National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh appeared before a parliamentary committee amid widespread controversy over the leak of NEET-UG exam papers across the country. Education Secretary Binit Joshi was also present in the meeting on Thursday. The meeting started at 11 am and lasted for about five hours. According to sources, the committee…

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Assam To Get Its Second Emergency Landing Facility On NH-27 In Nalbari

  GUWAHATI: In a major boost to Assam’s strategic and emergency preparedness infrastructure, the Nalbari district administration has approved the development of a 5-kilometre Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on National Highway-27 between Tihu and Madhapur in Lower Assam. ALSO READ: Centre Seeks to Amend Anti-Doping Law, Proposes Jail Term of Up to 5 Years for Suppliers…

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Over 13 Illegal Fishing Nets Seized in Kalang River Enforcement Drive Near Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: The Kamrup Metropolitan District Fisheries Department, in coordination with Pragjyotishpur Police, carried out a joint enforcement operation on Tuesday, May 19, along the Kalang River in Chandrapur, near Guwahati, seizing more than 13 illegal fishing nets. ALSO READ: Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Guwahati’s Zoo Road, Driver Absconding The operation was conducted…

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Nearly 3 Lakh E-Cigarettes Worth ₹120 Crore Seized Across Four States in India

  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…

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Bodo Translation of Dr Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s Work Released at Gauhati University

  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…

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Truck Falls Off Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati After Reported Driver Fatigue, Two Hospitalised

  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…

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147 kg Ganja, 21,000 Cigarette Packets Recovered in Assam’s Kokrajhar; Two Held in Separate Operations

  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…

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On the verge of eliminating Maoism from the country! 25 rebels lay down their arms and returned to the mainstream

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…

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ED Files Chargesheet Against Ex-AGVB Lahorijan Branch Head in ₹7.28 Crore Assam's Karbi Anglong Fraud Case

  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…

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Ebola virus warning in India! Delhi Airport Health Advisory for Passengers; Know the symptoms and prevention

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…

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Assam: Dhubri Administration Prepares For Smooth Conduct of Idd-Uz-Zuha, Engages With Mosque Committees

  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…

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‘One country, one election’ will save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint Parliamentary Committee

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…

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