Ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly polls, three prominent leaders—ex-MLAs Binanda Saikia, Satyabrat Kalita, and Dr. Mansing Rongpi—quit BJP-AGP and joined the Congress in New Delhi. APCC president Gaurav Gogoi termed their entry a setback for the ruling BJP-AGP, alleging…
Kokrajhar police arrested Anisur Rahman, alias ‘Munna Bhai MBBS,’ for using a fake MBBS degree to secure a health service job. He was caught in Titaguri and later confirmed to hold only a Homeopathy degree. A case has been registered…
Cotton University celebrated Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s birth anniversary with a special programme ‘Geet Aru Kotharey’ under its centenary events. Dr. Sankar Patowary delivered a talk on Hazarika’s legacy and sang his creations. The event featured tributes, cultural performances, and was…
Dispur Police seized 355g heroin worth ₹1.8 crore from Rajesh Yumnam of Manipur after intercepting a car at Chachal. In another operation, they arrested 18-year-old Jyotish Das at Khanapara with 5 kg ganja. Legal action has been initiated.
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah chaired a review meeting on GMC’s developmental works and revenue generation. He stressed efficiency and better civic services for Guwahati residents. Deputy Mayor Smita Roy, GMC Commissioner Dr. M.S. Lakshmipriya, and senior officials attended the…
The Kamrup (M) Sessions Court granted bail to Assamese actress Nandinee Kashyap, arrested over a July 25 hit-and-run in Kahilipara that killed 21-year-old Samiul Haque. She was held on July 30 after her car fatally struck the student. Her earlier…
Cachar district’s bought leaf factories fetched the highest average tea price of ₹248.6 per kg in August auctions, followed by Lakhimpur at ₹222.08. According to the Tea Board of India, Sivasagar (₹219) and Charaideo (₹216.91) also performed strongly, while Kokrajhar…
With BTC elections due on September 22, BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary accused ABSU president Dipen Boro of sheltering UPPL and dismissed talks of an alliance. He ruled out ties with ABSU, claiming UPPL could win only one or two seats…
CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby will visit Guwahati on Tuesday for the first death anniversary of former leader Sitaram Yechury. He will pay tribute to Bhupen Hazarika, address a meeting on “Current Situation and the Role of the Left,” and…
Preparations for BTC Election 2025 are ongoing in Kokrajhar with the first phase of training for Presiding and Polling Officers completed on September 6–7 across three sub-divisions. Observers and district officials supervised the sessions, stressing transparency and fairness. DC &…