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Five Shops Burgled at Khanamukh, Police Probe Underway

Unidentified burglars looted five shops at Khanamukh under Jalukbari police outpost on Sunday night. The thieves allegedly entered the shops by climbing onto rooftops and cutting tin sheets, as seen in CCTV footage recorded around 1:30 am. Cash and valuables…

Under-Construction Bridge Collapses on NH-27 in Dima Hasao

A portion of an under-construction bridge near Harangajao on the Saurashtra–Silchar stretch of NH-27 collapsed on Sunday, raising fresh concerns over construction quality on the East–West Corridor in Dima Hasao district. The incident occurred as authorities had been indicating timelines…

Badarpur GRP Foils Gold Smuggling Attempt, Tripura Youth Held

Badarpur railway police arrested a youth from Tripura and seized five gold biscuits weighing about 584 grams, valued at nearly Rs 80 lakh, from the Deoghar Weekly Express. The accused, identified as Abhijit Debnath, was found carrying the gold hidden…

Golaghat Orders Licensed Arms Deposit Ahead of Assembly Elections

Ahead of the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, Golaghat District Commissioner Parag Kumar Kakati has directed all licensed arms holders to deposit their weapons at nearby police stations immediately. Failure to comply will invite legal action under the Arms Act…

Illegal Tourist Lodges and Loud Events Spark Unrest in Kaziranga

Unregulated tourist lodges in the Kaziranga region have triggered protests by local residents over environmental damage and noise pollution. Several luxury lodges allegedly hosted multi-crore weddings with loud music and fireworks, disrupting students during ongoing examinations, wildlife, and tourists seeking…

Akhil Gogoi Seeks Clarity on Opposition Alliance, Opposes Unilateral Congress Decisions

Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Monday said he remains hopeful of joining the Opposition alliance in Assam but will not accept any unilateral decision by the Congress. He said seat-sharing talks are still incomplete and claimed…

Pema Khandu Condemns Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Seeks Swift Action

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from the state in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar and sought prompt action from Delhi Police. He termed the incident shameful and said he has…

Assam Rifles Seize Rs 82 Lakh Worth Contraband Cigarettes in Cachar

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Cachar Police, seized contraband Esse Light cigarettes worth about Rs 82 lakh in Assam’s Cachar district on February 22, 2026. The consignment was intercepted in the Bhaskhandi area based on specific intelligence inputs…

Centre, Assam Roll Out Major Rural and Farm Schemes; Big Boost to Roads and Farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced major rural infrastructure and agriculture initiatives in Assam, including approval of 528 roads and 62 bridges worth Rs 1,817 crore. He said nearly 14 km of rural roads are being built…

Congress–AJP Seat-Sharing Near Completion, Raijor Dal Talks Ongoing: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the Congress–Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) seat-sharing arrangement is almost final, though talks with Raijor Dal remain unresolved. He indicated that seats like Binnakandi, Khowang, Barhampur and Sadiya may go to AJP,…

Structural Woes of South Assam Tea Industry Flagged at SVBITA AGM

Structural challenges facing the tea industry in southern Assam were highlighted at the 125th AGM of the Surma Valley Branch of the Indian Tea Association, with industry leaders calling for urgent reforms. MP Parimal Suklabaidya criticised the Congress for alleged…

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