The first phase of Assam Panchayat Elections saw high voter turnout in Sivasagar today. Voting began at 7:30 am across 858 booths and continued smoothly till 4:30 pm. A total of 2,291 candidates contested for posts in five regional panchayats,…
A fake claim by "Islamabad Insider" on X about an Army convoy attack near Kamakhya, Guwahati, was debunked by Assam Police. Authorities called it a deliberate misinformation attempt to create panic.
A Tata Nexon crashed in Mailoo Bazar, injuring several people after hitting a railing and parked bike. Driver Eshwar Nepal was detained. Victims were rushed to Kheroni Hospital, with some referred to Diphu Medical College. Police are investigating.
A pipeline burst near Chandmari flyover late Thursday flooded roads and halted traffic, forcing authorities to shut the main road and suspend water supply from JICA and the Jal Board. Repairs are underway, but officials are unclear about the damage…
The first phase of Assam's panchayat elections begins today in 14 districts, with voting from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM under tight security. Over 89.6 lakh voters will decide the fate of 3,247 candidates across Zilla Parishad, Anchalik Panchayat, and…
Assam Police arrested two NSCN (IM) militants, Lantanlung Bariamtak and Heliwang Newme, for extorting NHAI project officials in Dima Hasao. A pistol, ammunition, and other items were seized. The arrests follow a recent encounter where three NSCN (IM) cadres were…
A lightning strike at Nahar Dunga Model Hospital in Golaghat on Monday damaged key equipment, including the X-ray machine and transformer. An Asoka tree split, a goat died, and hospital staff were left shaken.
Two men fishing in the Kalyani River at Kanaighat, Numaligarh, caught a motorcycle instead of fish on Thursday evening. The bike, missing a number plate, was recovered by police. Its origin remains unknown, and an investigation is underway.
The road between Railway Gate No. 9 and the Sluice Gate in Bharalumukh has been closed for 4–5 months due to flyover construction. Deep excavation and heavy machinery prompted the closure for public safety. Traffic is diverted via Gate No…
Guwahati Police have arrested four individuals linked to banned insurgent groups ULFA-I and NSCN for alleged extortion in Assam. Three were caught near the Assam–Meghalaya border, while one was held in Baksa. They reportedly issued threats to businessmen and are…