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25 Jun

Assam, Meghalaya Discuss Inter-State Excise Issues; AIM To Build Integrated Excise Framework Across Ne

Paromita EditorAssam

In a bid to build a more integrated excise framework across the North-East, a joint meeting of the Excise Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya was held in Shillong on Wednesday.The meeting was chaired by Meghalaya Excise Minister Brening A. Sangma and Assam Excise Minister Atul Bora and attended by senior officials of the Governments of Assam and Meghalaya.“We discussed inter-state excise issues, liquor price parity and the UMEED (Uniform Market Excise Ecosystem and Duty) initiative aimed at fostering greater coordination among North-Eastern states. I also informed about the support already extended by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to this initiative,”…

25 Jun

Guwahati Airport Strengthens Emergency Response Capabilities with Advanced HRET Crash Fire Tender and Water Rescue Boats

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of safety and emergency preparedness, Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati, showcased its enhanced Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities through the deployment and demonstration of a state-of-the-art High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Crash Fire Tender and Water Rescue Boats. The newly integrated HRET Crash Fire Tender, manufactured by Rosenbauer, marks a significant advancement in airport emergency response infrastructure. Equipped with an extendable turret capable of reaching elevated sections of an aircraft, the vehicle enables firefighters to access critical areas swiftly during emergencies, significantly reducing response time and enhancing rescue effectiveness. The…

25 Jun

Seven Endangered Golden Langurs Released into the Wild in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Seven endangered Golden Langurs have been successfully released into the wild at Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam following their rescue from an alleged wildlife trafficking network, rehabilitation, and scientific monitoring, Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced on Wednesday. Sharing the development on social media platform X, the minister said the rescued primates underwent a carefully supervised rehabilitation process before being reintroduced into their natural habitat. Responding to media queries regarding the condition of the rescued animals, Mallabaruah stated that the seven surviving Golden Langurs had completed rescue, rehabilitation, and scientific assessment procedures and were found fit for release. Describing…

24 Jun

Padma Shri 2026: Five from Assam among awardees

Paromita EditorAssam

Five eminent personalities from Assam have been conferred with Padma Shri Awards in the field of art and public affairs.President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday evening.Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, Prime Minister and Union Minister for Home Affairs. The recipients from Assam include Haricharan Saikia who was awarded for his lifelong contribution to the preservation and promotion of the Sattriya classical dance tradition. Jogesh Deuri received the honour for his efforts in…

24 Jun

Another couple arrested for celebrating bithday on bridge over Brahmaputra in Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

Another couple, Surajit and Bijaya Mandal, have been arrested by Guwahati Police for allegedly celebrating Bijaya's birthday on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu and causing obstruction to traffic. The incident comes days after similar action against others for using public infrastructure as a private celebration venue.Earlier, Bharalumukh Police arrested a businessman for celebrating his wife's on the bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati, turning the bridge into a private party zone.Bharalumukh Police on Wednesday detained Surajit Mandal and Bijaya Mandal, residents of Fatasil area of Guwahati, after a video of their birthday celebrations went viral on various social media platforms.The…

24 Jun

Assam Industries Get A Boost With Natural Gas Supply Extension

Paromita EditorAssam

In a first, natural gas produced in Upper Assam will flow through the North East Gas Grid across the North Bank of Assam up to Baihata Chariali in Lower Assam, with plans to further extend the supply to Guwahati and other parts of the state through the pipeline network of GAIL (India) Limited.The initiative is part of the Assam government’s efforts to boost the industrial and commercial sector of the state.At a time when industries and commercial establishments are facing challenges arising from the ongoing LPG crisis, this development comes as a significant relief for industries and commercial establishments located…

23 Jun

Assam Launches ‘e-Zero FIR’ Initiative to Speed Up Cyber Crime Action

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant move to strengthen cyber security and provide faster assistance to victims of online financial fraud, the Assam Government on Tuesday launched the “e-Zero FIR Initiative”. Under this new system, complaints related to cyber financial crimes filed through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or the cyber crime helpline 1930 will be automatically converted into Zero FIRs, enabling immediate police action. Announcing the initiative, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has become one of the first states in the country to implement this technology-driven system, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of…

23 Jun

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Assam Government on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea

Paromita EditorAssam

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Assam government on a bail petition filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the case related to the death of Assam’s popular singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta, who was the event manager and chief organiser of the North East India Festival held in Singapore, approached the apex court after the Gauhati High Court rejected his bail plea. A Bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi directed the Assam government to submit its response within three weeks. The matter has been listed for further hearing at the end of July.…

22 Jun

NFR GM Inspects Kamakhya Railway Station As Devotees Arrive For Ambubachi Mela

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a comprehensive inspection of Kamakhya railway station on Monday to assess the preparedness and passenger management arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela.The annual religious event is expected to witness a significant influx of devotees from various parts of the country, necessitating extensive operational and passenger facilitation measures by the railways.During the inspection, the NFR general manager assessed various facilities and arrangements put in place for the convenience, safety and security of pilgrims, including crowd management measures, passenger amenities, cleanliness, drinking water facilities, medical assistance, help desks and security deployment.He interacted with…

22 Jun

Elderly Farmer Allegedly Assaulted, Tied Up Near Assam-Bangladesh Border; Two Buffaloes Stolen

Paromita EditorAssam

An elderly farmer was allegedly assaulted and tied up by unidentified miscreants who later fled with two buffaloes from a border area in Assam’s Sribhumi district, according to a complaint submitted before the authorities. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday afternoon near Bilbari, along the India-Bangladesh border under Patharkandi Police Station jurisdiction. The victim has been identified as Alauddin, a resident of Durganagar Angura Gram Panchayat under Nilambazar Police Station. He was reportedly grazing his buffaloes in agricultural fields near the Bilbari BSF camp when the alleged attack took place. According to Alauddin and his family members, a group…