Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi announced that he will contest again from Sivasagar in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, claiming his victory is “100% certain.” He said he aims to be part of the government and resolve…
Members of the All Rabha Students’ Union, All Rabha Women Council and the Sixth Schedule Demand Committee held a two-hour demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding inclusion of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) under the Sixth Schedule of…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has stepped up efforts to upgrade railway infrastructure and passenger amenities across Assam and the Northeast. Key initiatives include converting passenger trains from ICF coaches to modern LHB rakes to improve safety and comfort. Trains…
Basistha Police arrested three youths during a search operation in the Balughat area following specific intelligence inputs. The accused were identified as Anwar Hoque, Sumit Das and Rocky Das. Police recovered two stolen mobile phones and eight copper pipes allegedly…
The Bodoland Janajati Suraksha Mancha (BJSM) has urged the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to intervene and reject the Assam government’s proposal to grant ST status to six communities. In a memorandum submitted on Friday, BJSM said the inclusion of…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday urged journalists to practise constructive criticism, stressing the need for balance among the four pillars of democracy. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee concluding session of the Tinsukia District Journalists’ Association, he also highlighted concerns…
Guwahati police arrested Satyam Talukdar for allegedly cheating unemployed youths by posing as a National Health Mission official. He reportedly collected ₹1.5–2 lakh each from at least six job seekers on false promises of employment. The accused was arrested from…
The body of one of the five men swept away by strong currents in the Brahmaputra has been recovered, while the search continues for the remaining four. The deceased was identified as Raunak Sadhak of Bongaigaon. Rescue teams have intensified…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the investigation into alleged Pakistan links involving Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife will be transferred to a central agency, citing the case’s complexity. He said the move will follow…
In a conservation initiative, 110 black softshell turtle hatchlings were released into the Sildubi Wetland under Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Thursday, taking the total releases to 220. The programme is part of a joint effort by the…