Dibrugarh: News

01 Dec 2024

Jammu

Railways washing blankets twice/month after public outcry over hygiene 

After public outcry over the hygiene of woolen blankets provided in AC coaches, the Northern Railway has announced that it is now washing them every 15 days.

22 Sep 2024

Amritsar

Amritpal Singh, aides pose serious threat to Punjab CM: Police

The Punjab Police have claimed that radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), pose a significant threat to the life of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

06 Jun 2024

Assam

7 independents win Lok Sabha polls; who are they? 

Seven independent candidates have emerged victorious in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.

31 Mar 2024

Asom Gana Parishad

'Marry again before polls, or else...': Himanta's advice to MP 

In a jab at Muslim MP Badruddin Ajmal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said if the former wishes to marry a "second or third wife," he should do so before the Lok Sabha elections.

29 Jan 2024

Health & Wellness

Foundation laid for first naturopathy hospital in Dibrugarh, Assam

The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, jointly laid the foundation stone for the Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) and a 100-bed yoga and naturopathy hospital in Dihing Khamtighat, Dibrugarh on Sunday.

14 Jan 2024

Delhi

Delhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations 

Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.

24 Apr 2023

Khalistani

Why Amritpal Singh was sent to Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail

Waris Punjab De chief and Khalistani sympathizer Amritpal Singh was shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail only hours after the Punjab Police arrested him in Moga on Sunday morning.

19 Mar 2023

Punjab Police

Pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh's 4 aides flown to Assam's Dibrugarh

In a major development in the crackdown against Waris Punjab De chief and pro-Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh and his associates, four of his arrested close aides were reportedly flown to Assam's Dibrugarh in a special aircraft, reported India Today, citing top police sources.

16 Feb 2023

Bharti Airtel

Airtel 5G now available in all North-Eastern states: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more North-Eastern cities in India, including Kohima, Aizawl, Gangtok, and Tinsuki.

13 Jan 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi flags off world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the world's longest river cruise, 'MV Ganga Vilas' from Varanasi.

20 Jul 2022

Assam

'Ya Ali' crooner Zubeen Garg sustains head injury; hospitalized

Renowned singer and music composer Zubeen Garg was admitted to a hospital in Assam's Dibrugarh town on Wednesday.

18 Aug 2021

Assam

Century-old golf course wins battle to preserve its turf

A century-old golf course at Chabua in Assam's Dibrugarh district where the last Viceroy of British India, Lord Louis Mountbatten had once played the nine holes, was almost plowed up and turned into part of a tea estate, till a group of golf enthusiasts intervened to save the heritage course.

26 Sep 2020

Assam

Assam: African swine fever spreads; government orders culling of pigs

The Northeastern state of Assam has been hit by African swine fever (ASF), prompting the state government to order the culling of 12,000 pigs.

23 Jul 2020

Assam

Assam floods: 2.7 million affected in 25 districts; 91 dead

The floods in Assam have claimed the lives of at least 91 people, according to the latest reports. The state has been facing devastating floods the past few weeks which have affected nearly 2.7 million people across 25 districts.

16 Jun 2018

Assam

Man accused of raping daughter kills wife in court premises

A man, accused of raping his daughter, has killed his wife inside the Dibrugarh district and sessions court premises by slitting her throat.

18 May 2018

India

Deadline 2019: Monthly targets for zones from Railways Board

With general elections just a year away, the railways has set monthly targets for the completion of its major projects with an aim to finish work in time for the country to go to polls in 2019.