Several Assam Rifles personnel were injured after unidentified armed people attacked a patrol near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district early Sunday. The attackers reportedly triggered an IED, followed by gunfire, before fleeing into the dense terrain. Additional security…

The Congress has started its candidate selection process for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, inviting applications from party members until August 28. Meanwhile, the AIUDF is reportedly considering fielding party chief Badruddin Ajmal instead of its previously announced candidate, Rezaul…

Jagiroad Police recovered 40 allegedly smuggled cattle and seized three vehicles during a raid on Sunday based on a tip-off. The cattle were reportedly being transported from Amani in Nagaon district to Guwahati. The smugglers managed to flee the scene,…

A herd of wild elephants went on a rampage in Murphuloni Leteku Basti of Morangi on Sunday night, destroying nine houses and causing extensive damage to the Leteku Basti Primary School. The affected families narrowly escaped unharmed. Residents said elephant…

The Tezpur University Teachers' Association (TUTA) has expressed concern over the delay in a final decision on the inquiry report against Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh. The association said the prolonged delay has created uncertainty within the university and demanded…

A 55-year-old unidentified man died after being hit by an unknown vehicle on NH-27 near Dunlop Bridge at Sundorbori in Guwahati on Monday morning. He was rushed to GMCH but succumbed to his injuries. Police conducted an inquest and kept…

Assam Police intensified its crackdown on illegal cattle transportation in Dhubri district, rescuing 79 cattle during multiple operations on Monday. Police teams intercepted a boat allegedly being used to transport cattle through a riverine route. Three persons were arrested in…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to seek urgent restoration of flood-damaged National Highways and stronger, flood-resilient road infrastructure across the state. The discussion also covered recurring flash…

GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled two trains and rescheduled two others due to ongoing restoration work near New Harangajao station following the settlement of railway tracks on Lines 1 and 2. The Guwahati–Silchar Express and Silchar–Guwahati Express were…

GUWAHATI: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has criticised the state government's decision to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park, linking the move to concerns over alleged illegal mining activities. He also questioned the appointment of Tuliram Ronghang and…

GUWAHATI: AIUDF president and Binnakandi MLA Maulana Badruddin Ajmal has criticised the Assam government over rising prices of essential commodities, alleging that it has failed to effectively regulate the market. He claimed that the price rise has placed a heavy…