Jorhat District Magistrate Jay Shivani has imposed sweeping noise pollution restrictions across Jorhat district, citing repeated violations of Supreme Court guidelines and their adverse impact on students preparing for examinations. The prohibitory order, issued on November 27, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), takes immediate effect and remains in force until…
Dibrugarh Police on Thursday evening apprehended a notorious trafficker from the Tinsukia railway station and rescued three minors in the process. The accused, identified as 46-year-old Vijay Patnaik of Kadamoni, Chabua, was caught while attempting to transport two minor girls and a minor boy to another state. The arrest was the result of a meticulously…
In a significant stride towards international academic integration, Dibrugarh University has formalised a partnership with the University of Information Technology – VNU-HCM (UIT), Vietnam. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 26, establishing a framework for collaboration under the national PM-USHA (MERU) initiative. The agreement, which marks a key milestone for the Assam-based…
In a strong response to public outcry over noise pollution, the Dibrugarh Police Traffic Branch conducted a stringent enforcement drive on Friday. The operation targeted motorcycles fitted with illegally modified silencers, resulting in ten vehicles being impounded on the first day. The drive, prompted by a surge of complaints from residential and commercial areas, saw…
Dibrugarh District Commissioner Bikram Kairi on Friday conducted a thorough inspection of the site for the upcoming Rs 10,601 crore Namrup IV Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Plant at Namrup, Dibrugarh. The mega project is being set up by the Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL). The site visit holds major significance as the foundation stone…
