Allegations of widespread illegal sand mining in the Loharghat Forest Range under West Kamrup have raised serious concerns among residents. Locals claim that agricultural lands are being converted into mining sites, with heavy machinery operating openly. The illegal extraction has…
A 17-year-old student, Rinki Minj, from Numaligarh in Golaghat died by suicide hours after the HSLC 2026 results. She had appeared for the exam three times and was alone at home during the incident. Police recovered the body and sent…
Legal proceedings in the case linked to Zubeen Garg advanced as fresh allegations of fund misappropriation emerged in a special fast-track court in Guwahati. Accused Shyamkanu Mahanta filed for bail, with hearing set for April 22. The court also reviewed…
An FIR has been lodged at Panbazar Police Station against Kunki Chowdhury and her social media team over alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct during polling. Authorities have not disclosed specific charges yet. Chowdhury denied the allegations, stating…
Assam Rifles seized 102 bags of illegal anchiri (Paris polyphylla) worth ₹36 lakh at Zorinpui along the Indo-Myanmar border and arrested three persons. The consignment, vehicle, and accused were handed over to local police and forest officials for further action…
Conrad Sangma honoured 40 meritorious SSLC students from Khasi and Jaiñtia Hills under the Chief Minister’s Special Grant. He termed it a first-of-its-kind initiative to recognise academic excellence and motivate students. Sangma said the programme will become an annual event…
Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of bringing people from Uttar Pradesh to influence the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, claiming the party lacked confidence in local support. She also alleged misuse of central agencies and raised concerns over voter…
Riverbank erosion has worsened in Majuli with the onset of monsoon, as the Brahmaputra continues to wash away land. In Chamguri village, the situation is critical, with residents staying awake at night fearing their homes may collapse. A poultry farm…
Around 30 people were injured and seven arrested in poll-related violence across Assam. In Patharkandi, Congress candidate Kartik Sena Sinha allegedly damaged an EVM after a dispute, triggering clashes with BJP supporters. Around 25 people were injured, and voting was…
Dhubri recorded a low pass percentage of 50.02% in HSLC 2026, well below the state average of 65.62%. Out of 25,855 students, only 12,933 passed. Most successful candidates fell in second and third divisions, indicating weaker academic performance overall. Experts…