Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of displacing people across communities in the name of property accumulation and claimed that the public wants to see him “behind bars.” Gogoi also criticized the BJP-led government for…
The CPI(M) Assam unit has urged the Centre and Election Commission to finalize the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before starting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, warning that premature revision could exclude genuine citizens, especially minorities and marginalized…
Authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged lynching of 23-year-old Abhishek Das in Tamulpur district. Abhishek died after a car accident on August 20, but his family claimed he was assaulted by a mob, while locals insist he…
Tea prices have fallen sharply this year due to a surge in imports and increased domestic production. Between January and June, tea imports from Kenya rose 45% to 6.69 million kg, while India’s overall tea imports jumped 82% to 44.53…
CPI(M) criticised the Assam Cabinet’s decision to stop Aadhaar enrolment for those above 18 from October, calling it “misleading” and unjust. The party argued Aadhaar isn’t proof of citizenship and said nearly 10–12 lakh residents, mostly poor and illiterate, still…
A teacher at Tarabari Majalia School, Boko, has been accused of physically harassing female students. Guardians and locals filed a complaint against Nur Islam, who is now absconding. Police have launched a search and assured legal action. The case has…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation conducted a special cleaning drive at East Jyotinagar Road using mechanised equipment to clear waste and ease traffic. GMC urged citizens to avoid littering and support its campaign for cleaner public spaces.
Brief: Police recovered the half-decomposed body of Minu Bejbaruah from her house in Kailashpur, Guwahati. Locals reported her absence and suspicious behaviour of her husband, Rinku Das, for 15 days. Following a foul smell, police intervened, recovered the body, and…
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu clinched gold in the women’s 48 kg category at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad. She lifted a total of 193 kg, setting new records in snatch (84 kg), clean and jerk (109 kg), and…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said BJP is confident of forming the next BTC government, citing strong public response. Poll dates are expected soon, with candidate lists to be announced by August 28–29. BJP and ally UPPL will contest the elections…