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Guwahati on Monday hosted the Proof of Concept trials for India’s Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network, a key initiative aimed at building robust mission-critical communication systems for public safety and disaster response.The trials were chaired by Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Assam Police.Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Assam Police, the Department of Telecommunications and the Central Reserve Police Force, along with other Central Armed Police Forces, participated in the exercise.Representing the Ministry of Home Affairs were K. Elamurugan, Deputy Director; Ankit Adjariya, Assistant Director; Vivek Gupta, Assistant Director; Sunil…

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday met internationally acclaimed wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman to discuss ongoing efforts towards the conservation of the Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila) and explore measures to further strengthen wildlife conservation initiatives in the state.The meeting comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat programme, lauded Barman's pioneering work in conserving the endangered Hargila and acknowledged her remarkable efforts in transforming public perception by challenging long held superstitions and negative beliefs associated with the bird.During the interaction, Barman briefed the Forest Minister on the current status of Hargila conservation, ongoing…

The first wave of monsoon floods has affected more than 22,000 people across six districts of Assam following continuous heavy rainfall in the state and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Official data released by ASDMA stated that 22,124 people have been affected in Dhemaji, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Chirang, Lakhimpur and Kokrajhar districts. Among them, Dhemaji remains the worst-hit district, with 15,483 people affected by rising floodwaters. The floods have inundated 96 villages and damaged nearly 1,690 hectares of agricultural land, causing extensive losses to crops and property. In addition, 48,199 livestock have also been…

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar at his office in Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur and discussed ways to strengthen Assam's cricketing ecosystem.The great former opening batter who is known for his remarkable mastery against the world's fiercest fast bowlers, proposed to organise an International Marathon in Guwahati on lines of the Tokyo Marathon’25. Chief Minister Sarma said that he will be glad to host it as the government will definitely examine the proposal.The Chief Minister also shared with Gavaskar his childhood memories of watching the legendary cricketer's masterclass innings. Besides, talking on the…

Two suspected cadres of the banned Ulfa-I were apprehended by police in Jagun town of Tinsukia district.They have been identified as Chiyan Asom and Manoj Asom.Police intercepted the duo after they entered Assam via Jairampur in Arunachal Pradesh from Myanmar in a Maruti Swift.Based on specific intelligence inputs regarding their movement, Assam Police laid a trap and apprehended them at Jagun Bazaar.During the operation, police reportedly recovered two AK-56 assault rifles, six magazines and grenades from their possession.The arrested cadres have been taken to Tinsukia for further interrogation and investigation.

Tension prevailed along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Sribhumi district on Friday after an alleged pushback attempt triggered a face-off between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident took place in the Bilbari border area, where the situation remained tense throughout the day. According to reports, the confrontation began after an attempt was allegedly made to push a group of Bangladeshi nationals towards the New Pallathal area on the Bangladesh side of the international border. The BGB reportedly objected to the move and prevented the group from entering Bangladeshi territory. As news of the…

Assam Police seized 1.557 kg of suspected Yaba tablets worth an estimated Rs 2.4 crore during an anti-narcotics operation in Sribhumi district in the early hours of Friday, officials said. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from RK Nagar Police Station intercepted the consignment before it could be distributed. One person was apprehended during the operation. Police said the seized Yaba tablets were allegedly intended for illegal trafficking and posed a serious threat to the youth. A case has been registered, and legal proceedings have been initiated under the relevant provisions of the law. Describing the operation as part…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against 11 accused persons in connection with a terror conspiracy orchestrated by an offshoot of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist organisation.The accused have been charged under various BNS, 2023 and the UA(P) Act, 1967 in the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati (Assam).NIA investigations had revealed the active involvement of the accused in the conspiracy of Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) – a manifestation of JBM, to expand the terror outfit’s terrorist ideology in West Bengal and the north-eastern states of India, including Assam and Tripura. The conspiracy…

Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop integrated airport cities across six airports in India, with an investment of more than ₹20,000 crore in the first phase. The project will transform airports into integrated urban hubs featuring hotels, retail spaces, entertainment centres, business districts, convention facilities and commercial infrastructure. The first phase of development will cover nearly 22 million square feet across airports in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati. According to the company, the project spans more than 655 acres across six airports…

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday reviewed the various welfare-oriented schemes and initiatives being implemented by Lok Bhavan for the benefit of the people across the State. The Governor reviewed the progress, impact and effectiveness of the schemes and outreach programmes undertaken by Lok Bhavan. “Inspired by the people-centric governance model and the vision of Antyodaya championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these initiatives have been conceived to bring about meaningful and measurable improvements in the lives of the beneficiaries,” he stated. Stressing the need for efficient, transparent and timely implementation of all schemes, he underscored the importance of…