News Desk Report

“Give me a pack of marijuana or I’ll jump!” The youth climbed the tower and threatened the police

An unprecedented incident of climbing over a mobile tower in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh has created panic and tension in the area. The man, identified as Hanumanthu, risked his life to stay in the tower for a long time, creating panic among the local and police administration. The authorities initially believe that the young…

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Two Missing Girls Rescued from Train in Assam’s Bongaigaon After Being Lured with Job Offers

  GUWAHATI: Two minor girls from Diphu who had gone missing were rescued late Saturday night, May 16, from a moving train by Bongaigaon Police, while three youths suspected to be involved were detained. ALSO READ: Man Arrested in Guwahati Over Alleged Relationship Fraud and Forced Miscarriage Speaking to GPlus, Sanjib Chowdhury, the Sub-Inspector (SI) of Government…

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“Assam Plans Major Push in Healthcare, Mineral Exploration”: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 16, said the state government is preparing a series of major policy initiatives in the healthcare and mining sectors following high-level departmental review meetings held in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability Sharing details on social media,…

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World Dengue Day Observed Across Kamrup Metro; Awareness Programmes Held in Schools

  GUWAHATI: World Dengue Day was observed across the Kamrup Metropolitan district on Saturday, May 16, with a series of awareness programmes aimed at educating students and the public about dengue prevention and control. ALSO READ: One Held in Guwahati Theft Case; Three Stolen Two-Wheelers, Two LPG Cylinders Recovered The event was held at Sonaram Higher Secondary…

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"Unacceptable Negligence": NTA Faces All-Round Condemnation Over NEET Cancellation

  Lakhs of medical aspirants forced to restart preparation after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation The dream of becoming a doctor turned into a nightmare overnight for over 22 lakh students across India after the National Testing Agency (NTA) officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination following confirmed reports of a paper leak and widespread irregularities. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s…

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Chemists Call Nationwide Shutdown on May 20 Over Illegal E-Pharmacies, Pricing War

  Medicine retailers across Assam back nationwide strike over e-pharmacies, pricing battles  The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), the country’s largest body representing medicine retailers and distributors, has called for a nationwide one-day strike on May 20, 2026, in protest against what it describes as unchecked growth of illegal e-pharmacies, unfair pricing…

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Assam: Prime Accused in Nagaon’s Morikolong Robbery Case Injured in Accident

  GUWAHATI: The prime accused in the high-profile Morikolong robbery case was seriously injured after a police vehicle carrying him met with a road accident in the Borghat area of Nagaon late Friday night, May 15. ALSO READ: Assam CM Inaugurates Slice Bank’s AI-Powered Digital Branch in Guwahati The accused, identified as Rajjibul Islam, a resident…

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Two children policy is now a thing of the past! Chief Minister will give special award to those who give birth to their third and fourth child in Andhra Pradesh

Expressing deep concern over the rapidly declining birth rate and increasing elderly population in Andhra Pradesh of the state Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu made an important announcement. Recently, in the words of the Chief Minister, Kingdom families who will have their third and fourth children, The government will give them special incentives‘b. The Andhra…

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Guwahati Clears Culverts and Drains Ahead of Monsoon After Flood Deaths and Public Outcry

  After years of monsoon misery, Guwahati’s drains and culverts are finally getting a massive clean-up before the rains hit For decades, the arrival of the rainy season in Guwahati has been met with dread rather than relief. The city’s annual "artificial floods" have become a grim ritual, transforming bustling roads and by-lanes into stagnant…

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Potholes, Flooding and Wrong-Side Driving Plague Guwahati Highway Corridor

  Beneath the polished façade of Guwahati’s highway corridor lies a crumbling network of dangerous service roads, open drains and endless commuter misery On the surface, the National Highway stretch connecting Khanapara to Jalukbari presents the façade of a modern, efficient transit corridor. However, beneath this “smooth” exterior lies a systemic failure of urban planning…

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Guwahati Sees Surge in Illegal IPL Betting Through Online Networks

  IPL excitement fuels a parallel underground economy of betting, debt and secrecy As the excitement surrounding the Indian Premier League continues to grip Guwahati every evening, another parallel activity quietly flourishes behind closed doors, mobile screens and endless phone calls. Alongside the loud cheers for boundaries and wickets, betting networks across the city are…

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Workplace Harassment Complaints in Guwahati Often Go Unreported Amid Fear of Retaliation

  Behind Guwahati’s growing corporate landscape lies a disturbing reality of mental harassment, intimidation, and silent suffering at work Every morning, thousands of employees across Guwahati step into offices, schools, hospitals, banks, and private firms hoping to build a better future. For many, the workplace is more than just a source of income. It is…

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NCB Seizes ₹182 Crore ‘Jihadi Drug’ Captagon in India’s First-Ever Bust Under Operation RAGEPILL

  GUWAHATI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets and powder worth around ₹182 crore in a major operation against an international drug trafficking syndicate, officials said on Saturday. The seizure marks India’s first-ever recovery of Captagon, a psychotropic substance trafficked widely in parts of the Middle East. ALSO READ: Assam:…

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