Cachar Police arrested seven people linked to Sunday’s violent protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, near Silchar. Around 300 protestors marched without permission, leading to a police intervention and mild lathi-charge. Cases were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…
Several APCC leaders, including Bhupen Borah and Ripun Borah, were detained in Guwahati during a protest against the ED’s chargesheet in the National Herald case. The march, part of a nationwide dissent, saw slogans against PM Modi and Amit Shah…
Amid tensions over the Waqf Act, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged stakeholders to avoid protests and approach the Supreme Court. Highlighting judicial scrutiny, he warned that street agitation could spark unrest. His appeal follows violent protests in Silchar, leading…
Chirang Police reported a narcotics bust in Duturi village, Bijni, where 26 vials of suspected heroin (32.15 grams) were recovered. One suspect was arrested following the raid based on credible intelligence.
A Dhaka court has issued new arrest warrants against former PM Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wajed, and 16 others over alleged land allocation irregularities in Purbachal. Most accused are ex-government officials. Police have been asked to report by April…
The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Wednesday challenging the Waqf Amendment Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain seeks to strike down parts of the Waqf Act, 1995, alleging misuse for illegal land acquisition. The case will be heard with related…
The Congress will hold nationwide protests on April 16, 2025, opposing the Modi government's actions, including the seizure of National Herald assets and chargesheets against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Protests will take place at ED offices and central government locations…
A bullet was found on the veranda of Chandra Biswas’ home in Sonari village, Bihpuria, after piercing the tin roof. The source and motive remain unknown. Police have launched an investigation to determine if it was accidental, celebratory, or intentional…
In Guwahati’s Garchuk area, brothers Utpal and Naviyoti Das allegedly killed neighbor Krishna Kalita after a dispute. Kalita was attacked with a sharp weapon and died. The motive remains unknown. Both accused have been arrested, and a postmortem is underway.
Over 15,000 Mizoram employees under Centrally Sponsored Schemes began a three-day strike demanding job regularization. The AMCECC accused the government of delaying implementation of a 2023 regularization scheme. Protesters also opposed the "No Work, No Pay" rule and outdated conduct…