The CID arrested Mohammad Ashique, a 26-year-old medical student and part-time teacher, in connection with the Class 11 Maths paper leak case. Ashique is the son of Sheikh Mohammad Nasiruddin, the owner of Bagariguri Advance Academy in Nagaon. The case…
A water pipe leak at NS Road, Fatasil, has caused public frustration due to delayed repairs by the Guwahati Jal Board. Residents complained about traffic disruption and potential road damage. GJB cited ongoing flushing work related to a new connection,…
A speeding I-10 car hit and killed Ranjita Boro (28) at Deosal on NH 27 Thursday night. The vehicle, heading to Nagaon from Guwahati, was intercepted, and the driver was arrested by Jagiroad Police.
Gauhati University lodged a complaint with Assam DGP after a fake poster about a Bollywood singer’s performance went viral. The university clarified no such event is planned and warned of security risks ahead of its April 25 convocation, which President…
Assam Police STF seized heroin and 2.7 lakh Yaba tablets worth Rs 71 crore in Kamrup’s Amingaon on Friday. Two couriers were arrested during the operation, led by STF chief Parthasarathi Mahanta. The narcotics were being smuggled out of the…
Titabar police arrested four people, including kingpin Sanjeev Kalwar, for running an IPL betting racket. Acting on a tip-off, SDPO Tarun Goel led a raid at Kalwar’s residence, seizing cash, phones, and documents. The bust is seen as a major…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 10 crore for a theological centre to research Karbi Anglong’s indigenous faith. During the Aron Barim Armu Chingrum Amaipi event, he also promised Rs 10,000 assistance to indigenous priests and Rongker sheds for…
Congress leaders Bhupen Borah and Ripun Bora launched a manifesto promising rural development, timely elections, and anti-corruption measures. They criticized the BJP for election delays, failed welfare schemes, and MGNREGA neglect. Congress pledged to raise MGNREGA wages, complete PMAY houses,…
Ahead of the May 7 panchayat elections, Kamrup district launched two helplines — 1800-345-3917 (toll-free) and 0361-2724274 — for reporting Model Code of Conduct violations and election-related issues. The move was announced during a review meeting led by election observers…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will emphasize rural development, agro-based economy, and government schemes in its panchayat poll campaign. AGP vice president Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said a smooth seat-sharing deal with BJP will help avoid vote division. Highlighting strong governance…