Along with the rest of the state, Dibrugarh on Wednesday observed Swahid Divas with solemn reverence and deep respect, honouring the 855 martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the historic Assam Movement (Asom Andolan) between 1979 and 1985. The main district event was held at the Chowkidingee playground, where political leaders, district administrators, and hundreds…
The Lakhimpur police achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing fight against drug trafficking on Wednesday, completing its 100th raid under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The latest operation resulted in the arrest of two drug peddlers and the recovery of 25.35 grams of heroin, highlighting the district’s sustained efforts to…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) commemorated its historic 1971 war victory on Wednesday with a spectacular aerial display at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Dibrugarh, as part of the Vijay Diwas Celebration 2025. Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, attended the event, which showcased the formidable power and precision of the…
In a major push to restore the environmental and historical significance of the Tocklai River, Jorhat local authorities have set a strict three-month deadline for the completion of a comprehensive cleaning and dredging project valued at Rs 5.26 crore. The deadline was set on Wednesday after a high-level inspection of the ongoing work by Jorhat…
A ferocious fire tore through the bustling Sohum Emporia commercial hub in Guwahati’s Christian Basti area early Wednesday, gutting multiple floors and sparking widespread alarm among locals. The inferno, which erupted around 2 am, swiftly consumed the six-story structure, including outlets like Hamleys toy store on the ground level and upper floors housing State Bank…
