The situation at Nimatighat has become critical due to the rapid rise in the Brahmaputra’s water levels, leading to the indefinite suspension of ferry services at both Nimatighat and Apholamukh Ghat. Passengers are rushing to catch the last ferry as…
The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell thwarted an attempt by Rakesh Singh to fraudulently withdraw Rs. 50 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by forging Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s signature. Singh, 32, from Arrah, Bihar, was arrested in…
Barpeta Road police have arrested eight individuals involved in a marksheet manipulation scam at Gauhati University, following directives from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The scam, discovered at Ganeshlal Chaudhary College, involved university staff increasing students' marks in exchange for…
A young patient at New Life Foundation rehabilitation centre in Barpeta Road reported being assaulted by staff, including the owner, Faridul Haque. The victim claims he was beaten with bamboo sticks and iron pipes by Haque and two workers, Kutubur…
Shibtosh Mahato, a computer teacher at Dhubri Law College, was arrested by Barpeta Police for allegedly forging and tampering with student mark sheets in exchange for money. Mahato was detained on Friday evening from his residence in the Dhubri Municipal…
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police has apprehended eight individuals across the state, including Guwahati, Kalgachia, and Dhubri, in connection with a marksheet scam involving Gauhati University. Among those arrested are university employees and individuals linked to colleges…
To commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the District Social Welfare Department of Lakhimpur launched several initiatives under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to raise public awareness about the dangers of substance abuse. An awareness program…
The District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) meeting for June was chaired by District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra at the District Commissioner’s Office in Sonitpur, Tezpur. The meeting began with a review of the Action Taken Report on previous decisions. Discussions…
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have agreed to collaborate in tackling the illegal cross-border liquor trade between the two states. In a meeting attended by Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Assam Excise Minister Keshab Mahanta, both states acknowledged revenue…
Tensions escalated at Dhubri Medical College after the tragic death of 15-year-old Mofizul Haque, a snake bite victim. Mofizul was bitten while walking on the highway and was rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. Despite efforts by Dr. Rejibul,…