The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC) officially commenced the wet commissioning of Unit–3 at the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) on Saturday, (Dec 27). The milestone was marked by the successful mechanical run of the 250 MW machine, signaling the start of the synchronisation process for the third unit of what is…
Dense winter fog brought transportation to a standstill on the Brahmaputra River on Saturday, disrupting the vital ferry link between the world’s largest river island, Majuli, and the mainland district of Jorhat. The suspension of services left hundreds of commuters and dozens of vehicles stranded for several hours in near-zero visibility conditions. The disruption began…
A 63-year-old surgeon renowned for his selfless service to impoverished patients has become the latest victim of a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam, losing his entire life savings of Rs 49 lakh to cyber criminals posing as law enforcement officials. Dr Sadagar Deuri, a Professor of Surgery at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH), filed a…
In a historic move that shifts the centre of gravity for Indian aviation, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially commenced commercial flight operations on Thursday (Dec 25). The opening of this mega-greenfield project marks Mumbai as the first city in India to operate two major international airports, providing much-needed relief to the heavily congested…
Amidst the serene hills of Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles celebrated Christmas with profound enthusiasm and a vibrant festive spirit on Thursday. Held at the Battalion Headquarters, the event served as a powerful reminder of the unity and diversity that define the “Friends of the Hill People.” The atmosphere…
