Guwahati: Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi’s indefinite sit-in at the Assam Legislative Assembly premises crossed 100 hours on Tuesday. He accused the government of failing to adequately address the concerns of flood-affected people in Upper Assam. Gogoi…

Guwahati: Gauhati University has rejected what it called misleading information regarding the nomination and grievance process for the PGSU Election 2026-27. The university said the nomination of Nayan Akash Bora and another candidate, Pratik Sharma, was cancelled after scrutiny and…

Guwahati: Gorchuk Police detained two youths after raiding a flat at Brahmaputra Housing Colony on Tuesday over suspected links with cybercrime. During the search, officials seized around 70 mobile phones, identity documents, pen drives, stamps, cheque books and a substantial…

Guwahati: Ashik Ali, the main accused in the death of Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria, was injured in police firing at Dharapur early Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to escape from custody. He was taken to Gauhati Medical College and…

Nagaon: The Nagaon parliamentary by-election in Assam concluded peacefully on Tuesday, recording a provisional voter turnout of 76.19% across eight assembly segments. Samaguri registered the highest turnout at 80.34%, while Raha recorded the lowest at 70.27%. Polling was held at…

Guwahati: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) has introduced a dedicated book fair at its bamboo-structured Arrival Village. The initiative adds a cultural experience for arriving passengers while highlighting Assam’s literary heritage. The fair features fiction, non-fiction and regional literature,…

Dibrugarh: The Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell arrested Assistant Executive Engineer Mridul Baglary on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a ₹30,000 bribe from a local contractor. Baglary, posted at the PWD (Building Division) office, was reportedly caught red-handed with the first instalment…

Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday presented boxer Lovlina Borgohain with a ₹50 lakh cheque for winning gold in the women’s 75kg category at the Asian Games in Japan. She was felicitated at Lok Sewa Bhawan following her…

Guwahati: The Kamrup Metropolitan Excise Department conducted a checking drive at several bars in Guwahati during the early hours of Wednesday. The inspection covered areas including Zoo Road, Ganeshguri and Kahilipara to check compliance with operating hours and other regulations…

Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved a 12% reservation for Assam-domiciled Agniveers in uniformed state services. The quota will cover 11 constable-level categories, including Assam Police, Commando Battalions, Forest Guards, Excise and Fire…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the case related to the death of Assam cultural icon Zubeen Garg, to November 4. Mahanta, who is currently lodged in Baksa jail,…