Dhubri: Guardian minister of Dhubri district Ashok Singhal said re-eviction drives would soon be launched across nearly 50,000 bighas of land in the district.The minister said preparations are already underway as part of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s plan to free around five lakh bighas of encroached government land across various districts of Assam from new…
Imphal: The Joint Tribes’ Council (JTC) Manipur on Saturday announced that the bodies of the six slain Naga hostages recently recovered will not be claimed until its charter of demands is fulfilled.Addressing a press conference in Imphal, JTC convenor Merachao Inka alleged that, following the abduction on May 13, 14 Naga captives and 14 Kuki…
Guwahati: In today’s digital age, technology is reshaping lives, and AI has become an integral part of that transformation. However, it has also emerged as one of the most alarming threats to child safety online, where images of minors uploaded on social platforms are digitally manipulated and circulated within minutes, causing deep emotional and reputational…
“We spoke to the principals, a few staff, councillors and the whistle-blowers of the two schools regarding the allegations today. We are now examining the allegations and the alleged chats, in which the deep-fake photos were allegedly circulated,” the joint CP told reporters.“The identity of the victims and the boys, if found allegedly involved in…
Dibrugarh: A heavy spell of overnight torrential rainfall brought life to a standstill in Sivasagar town on Saturday, submerging all 14 municipal wards under knee-deep water and turning streets into flowing waterways. The deluge prompted widespread waterlogging and disruption, with residents forced to wade through murky water to reach homes, shops and essential services.Key localities…
Dibrugarh: African Swine Fever (ASF) has now spread to Charaideo, making it the third district in upper Assam to report an outbreak after Tinsukia and Dibrugarh, with the Charaideo district magistrate issuing a prohibitory order on Friday, banning the transportation, sale and slaughter of pigs within the Mahmora revenue circle.The order issued by DM Neha…
Guwahati: The Assam govt has revised its excise rules to reserve manufacturing license of heritage alcoholic beverages exclusively for tribal and indigenous communities which produce and consume such drinks.The govt has also notified fee reductions to support local businesses, slashing the application fee for a heritage liquor micro-manufactory from Rs 25,000 to Rs 15,000.Similarly, the…
An inspection of the boundary pillar takes place The boundary pillar erected by the CYLA An inspection of the boundary pillar takes place The boundary pillar erected by the CYLA An inspection of the boundary pillar takes place Aizawl: Mizoram’s district council and minority affairs secretary Lalhmunsanga Hnamte led a spot verification to address boundary…
Silchar: Three months after the foundation stone for Silchar’s much-awaited elevated corridor was laid with much fanfare, construction work on the Rs 583-crore project is yet to begin, raising concerns among residents and civil society organisations over the delay.The 3.5-km elevated corridor, proposed from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkhari on NH-306, is expected…
Agartala: Tripura parliamentary affairs minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Friday the state govt is dedicated to providing employment to family members of those who lost their lives due to political violence over the past three decades.Speaking at a media conference, Nath said, “To date, we have received 38 applications, granted jobs to 18 individuals,…
