A shocking incident in Numaligarh revealed that a wild elephant died after consuming plastic waste dumped along a national highway. The 8–10-year-old male elephant was found dead at a tea estate on January 22. A post-mortem confirmed that plastic ingestion…
The Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration has launched a vaccination campaign for girls aged 14–15 across multiple health centres. Under the Vidyarambha programme, awareness sessions were held in schools on April 1 to educate parents about the importance and benefits of…
The Northeast Frontier Railway Mechanical Department reported significant progress in 2025–26, focusing on safety, modernisation, and capacity expansion. Maintenance of Vande Bharat sleeper trains began at Kamakhya, while servicing of eight Amrit Bharat trains was also initiated. Additionally, 22 extra…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has expressed confidence that the NDA will secure over 90 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. He credited the NDA’s prospects to a decade of development under Narendra Modi and strong public support during campaign…
A 23-year-old Assam University student, Rosy Deb, is battling for life after a road accident in Silchar on March 28, sparking protests and calls for justice. The final-year MBA student suffered severe head injuries, a fractured spine, and multiple wounds…
The visit of Asaduddin Owaisi to Assam, campaigning for All India United Democratic Front, has intensified political tensions ahead of elections. At a rally in Chenga, Owaisi claimed that if AIUDF candidates win, the next Chief Minister would be from…
A man identified as Sunil Murmu has been arrested for allegedly beheading his six-year-old daughter aboard the Dekargaon–Murkongselek passenger train in Assam’s Lakhimpur district. The incident occurred between Kathalpukhuri and Silanibari stations. Eyewitnesses said the accused attacked the child with…
Amid ongoing concerns over LPG supply disruptions and alleged black marketing in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that eligible families will receive one free LPG cylinder each during Bihu and Durga Puja. The announcement comes as authorities investigate…
A CISF jawan was allegedly harassed and nearly assaulted by a group of students from Cotton University at Paltan Bazar Railway Station in Guwahati. The incident occurred when the students reportedly demanded the jawan’s Aadhaar and PAN cards, leading to…
With just days left for the Assembly elections, Assam Police has intensified monitoring of social media to curb fake news and inflammatory content. A special CID cell, led by SDGP Munna Prasad Gupta, has been tracking posts since March 20,…