The Pollution Control Board, Assam, directs NF Railway to suspend transport and unloading of fly ash operations at Lanka railway station in Nagaon district due to air pollution. A fine of Rs 7,80,000 has been imposed for violation of pollution norms. NFR instructed to transport fly ash in sealed bags and set up mechanised unloading arrangements.
Around 20,000 Yaba tablets were seized at the Guwahati railway station. Two women arrested with contraband valued at over Rs 80,000. Yaba tablets popular in South Asian markets for bright colors and addictive nature.