The Assam government has sharply increased the non-refundable registration fees for PWD Roads contractors, sparking strong resentment. Fees for Class I(A) contractors rose from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh, with similar hikes across other categories. Contractors argue there is no…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Sribhumi Police for seizing 16,000 YABA tablets during an anti-narcotics operation in Baliabazar. Three individuals were arrested. The CM lauded Assam Police's efforts under the #AssamAgainstDrugs campaign.
Sayna Begum, 32, killed her 60-year-old husband Taz Uddin with a hammer at Sadarsahi, Sribhumi. The murder happened while he was asleep. Sayna tried to flee but was arrested with locals' help. Frequent disputes between Sayna and Taz Uddin’s other…
Noonmati Police arrested two ATM fraudsters, Hari Om and Bitu Kumar, from Narengi, Guwahati. Acting on a tip-off, police discovered the gang’s scheme of tricking elderly ATM users and swapping cards. Other gang members fled, abandoning a car in Chirang…
Mizoram’s Home Minister K Sapdanga reaffirmed efforts to resolve the border conflict with Assam peacefully. Addressing the Mizoram State Boundary Committee meeting, he expressed hope for a permanent solution in upcoming talks on April 25. A study group has gathered…
Rajkumar Champia was arrested in Kaki, Hojai, for allegedly killing his father by setting him on fire after a drunken assault. The incident stemmed from a family dispute involving Rajkumar's son. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the elderly victim…
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.