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…
A devastating fire tore through a seven-storey office building in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people. The blaze, which erupted around midday in the Kemayoran neighbourhood, quickly spread through the building, causing panic and trapping workers inside. Central Jakarta police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro confirmed the casualties, stating that 22 bodies—seven…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on Tuesday. The event, running from December 8–12, is a major global platform hosted by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and brings together…
The nationwide operational crisis plaguing IndiGo has severely impacted connectivity in Northeast India, with Dibrugarh Airport witnessing a staggering 28 flight cancellations over the last five days. The disruptions have left hundreds of passengers stranded, with the critical Dibrugarh-Delhi route bearing the brunt of the cancellations. According to data released by Dibrugarh Airport authorities, the…
