The decomposed body of polling official Cornelius Kindu was recovered from a remote hilly area in Karbi Anglong after he went missing during election duty on April 9. He had reportedly left the polling station citing ill health but never…

The Supreme Court of India increased a woman’s monthly maintenance from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, ruling that a husband’s loan repayments cannot override his legal duty to support his spouse. A bench led by Sanjay Karol held that financial commitments for…

A couple, Suchil Das and Swapna Das, were arrested by Assam Police in Maligaon’s Devkata area on charges of drug smuggling. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted them while they were transporting suspected contraband on a scooter. A total of…

The Northeast Frontier Railway reported significant growth in cement transportation during 2025–26, with inward movement rising 7.8% to 9.76 million tonnes and loading surging by 152.7%. Key milestones included the first cement rake unloading at Sairang and Molvom stations, boosting…

Narendra Modi apologised to women across India for the failure to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament and reaffirmed his commitment to its future implementation. In a national address, he blamed opposition parties for blocking the Bill, saying political…

Dilip Saikia said the NDA remains committed to implementing 33% reservation for women, a day after Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the Bill’s defeat. He stated the government would ensure women’s reservation by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, even…

A serious sanitation issue has emerged in Lumding Railway Colony, where garbage accumulation near the United Club has created unhygienic conditions and environmental pollution. Residents allege poor waste management by the Northeast Frontier Railway, with irregular cleaning leading to repeated…

Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia alleged major security lapses in the strongroom storing election materials for Demow, Sivasagar, and Nazira constituencies. In a letter to the observer, he claimed rooms were secured with a single lock, violating Election Commission of…

Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Mamata Banerjee of diverting state resources to “Bangladeshi infiltrators” and called for her removal from power while addressing a rally in Kalimpong. He claimed infiltration continues in West Bengal and promised strict action, including expelling illegal…

A day after the Women’s Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, a sharp political confrontation erupted in Assam between Congress and BJP leaders. APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP of using the Bill to advance political control…

A candlelight rally was held in Lakhipur, Cachar, condemning ongoing violence in Manipur and the killing of two children in Bishnupur. Organised by local groups, residents gathered with candles and placards to show solidarity with victims. Protesters raised concerns over…