Waris Punjab De chief and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh was taken into Punjab Police custody from Dibrugarh Central Jail after his NSA detention ended on April 22. He was arrested in connection with the 2023 Ajnala police station attack…
A 47-year-old inmate, Shukra Kamar alias Lodha Kamar, allegedly died by suicide inside Nalbari District Jail on Thursday. According to reports, he allegedly used a Gamosa to take his own life. Kamar had been lodged in jail since 2011 in…
Allegations of corruption have emerged at Mukalmua Subdivisional Civil Hospital in Assam’s Nalbari district, where staff members are accused of demanding money from poor families for issuing birth certificates. The issue surfaced after Azmina Begum of Mugdi village alleged that…
Tezpur University has started preparations for the 2026–27 academic session with plans to expand its academic programmes. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Amarendra Kumar Das said the university is awaiting UGC approval to launch seven new departments, including Economics, Psychology, Political Science,…
AIIMS Guwahati has inaugurated a fully functional Blood Centre to strengthen transfusion medicine services in the Northeast. The facility was inaugurated by Executive Director Prof. (Col) Ashok Puranik in the presence of senior officials and faculty members. The centre offers…
The 30th death anniversary of former Assam Chief Minister Hiteswar Saikia was observed across the state on Wednesday, with the main programme held at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. APCC president Gaurav Gogoi paid tribute…
Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee, saying she would not be able to “divide Hindus” and warning that those involved in alleged violence would face legal action. The Assam Chief Minister also accused TMC…
Security forces demolished six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district of Manipur during an operation under Saikul police station limits. The bunkers were located in Tingpibung village, Lungter Hill, and Leplen village. Police also recovered 12 empty 7.62 mm ammunition cases…
Citizens visiting the Sankardev Nagar Judicial Court in Hojai have raised concerns over the lack of basic amenities at the premises. Visitors complained about inadequate seating, absence of proper waiting areas, poor ventilation, lack of drinking water, and unhygienic conditions…
Biswanath Police arrested three fish traders — Azizul Haque, Mohammad Anwar Ali, and Mohammad Nur Alam — for allegedly carrying out illegal fishing in the Brahmaputra River during the restricted breeding season. Police said the accused violated the District Magistrate’s…