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27 Jun

Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.4 crore in Sribhumi, one arrested

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

27 Jun

Amit Shah Calls for ‘Detect, Disrupt and Destroy’ Strategy Against Drug Trafficking

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Dibrugarh Police on Friday destroyed seized narcotic substances worth around Rs 1.4 crore as part of the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, highlighting the district's sustained campaign against drug trafficking over the past nine months. The destroyed contraband included 271 grams of brown sugar and 77 kilograms of ganja, which had been seized during various anti-narcotics operations carried out by the police. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Akhilesh Singh said the narcotics destroyed on the occasion had been recovered in different operations conducted over the previous nine months. He said Dibrugarh Police…

26 Jun

NIA chargesheets 11 in case related to terror activities of JMB offshoot in NE, Bengal

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

26 Jun

Adani Unveils ₹20,000-Crore Airport City Plan Across Six Airports, Including Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

26 Jun

Assam Governor Reviews Lok Bhavan Welfare Schemes, Stresses Transparent and Citizen-Centric Governance

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

26 Jun

Assam minister reviews development projects, calls for faster implementation of public welfare projects

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Minister for Women and Child Development and Tourism Ajanta Neog on Thursday reviewed the progress of various development projects in Golaghat district and directed officials to expedite pending works, particularly the construction of the Golaghat Medical College and measures to prevent flooding by the Doyang river. Chairing a meeting of the District Development Committee at the office of the District Commissioner in Golaghat, the Minister instructed the concerned departments to complete the remaining works of the medical college, including land acquisition required for drainage facilities, within the stipulated timeframe. “Development and public welfare projects must be implemented with greater…

26 Jun

Japanese govt commits to deepen ties with assam under india’s act east policy: himanta

Paromita EditorAssam

Ambassador of Japan to India Ono Keiichi has reaffirmed the Japanese Government’s commitment to deepen its ongoing partnership with Assam under India’s Act East Policy.The Japanese envoy had on Thursday called Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to reaffirm the commitment.“Delighted to have received a phone call from H.E ONO Keiichi, the Ambassador of Japan to India last evening. He reaffirmed the Japanese Government’s commitment to deepen its ongoing partnership with Assam under India’s Act East Policy,” chief minister Sarma informed on social media on Friday.“We agreed to further strengthen our collaboration across key sectors including electronics, semiconductor, infrastructure, manufacturing…

26 Jun

NIA Chargesheets 11 in Alleged IMK Terror Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet against 11 persons in connection with an alleged conspiracy to expand the network of a banned terror outfit across West Bengal and several northeastern states, including Assam and Tripura. The chargesheet was submitted before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. According to the agency, the accused were allegedly associated with Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), which it described as an offshoot of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The NIA alleged that IMK was…

26 Jun

Journalist Alleges Assault Attempt During Nagaon Hotel Gambling Raid as Probe Continues

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Seven persons were detained after Nagaon Police raided an alleged gambling den operating from a hotel in Nagaon town on Thursday night, leading to the seizure of cash and gambling-related materials. The police action has also sparked concern after a journalist covering the raid alleged that an attempt was made to assault the reporter and damage the camera during the incident. According to the police, the raid was carried out on the fifth floor of Hotel Blue Bird following specific information about alleged gambling activities being conducted at the premises. Officers entered the hotel and detained seven individuals who were…

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,”…