Security forces demolished six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district of Manipur during an operation under Saikul police station limits. The bunkers were located in Tingpibung village, Lungter Hill, and Leplen village. Police also recovered 12 empty 7.62 mm ammunition cases…
Citizens visiting the Sankardev Nagar Judicial Court in Hojai have raised concerns over the lack of basic amenities at the premises. Visitors complained about inadequate seating, absence of proper waiting areas, poor ventilation, lack of drinking water, and unhygienic conditions…
Biswanath Police arrested three fish traders — Azizul Haque, Mohammad Anwar Ali, and Mohammad Nur Alam — for allegedly carrying out illegal fishing in the Brahmaputra River during the restricted breeding season. Police said the accused violated the District Magistrate’s…
Veteran Assamese writer, critic, and journalist Nitya Bora passed away at a private hospital in Jorhat on Wednesday at the age of 83 after prolonged illness related to high blood pressure. Bora had been undergoing treatment in the ICU at…
A special fast-track court on Wednesday began hearing the fresh bail plea of NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the main accused in the death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The bail plea of co-accused Siddharth Sharma was deferred…
A power department worker, identified as Mahabir Kurmi (55) of Bagdia in Titabor, died after being electrocuted while repairing an 11,000-volt power line near Devakumar Bora Auditorium in Titabor on Wednesday. Reports alleged that the power supply was not shut…
Despite major infrastructure development in Jorhat, the condition of the AT Road beneath the newly inaugurated Maniram Dewan-Piyali Barua flyover has become a major concern for commuters. Continuous rainfall and lack of proper repair work after flyover construction have left…
A fruit vendor named Robin has gone missing from Jalukbari after allegedly consuming a drink offered by an unknown youth. Earlier, the youth had sold him a mobile phone and later returned with a drink. Soon after consuming it, Robin…
A 55-year-old lawyer, Dip Kr Saikia, was found dead inside his car in Morigaon on Monday evening. Passersby alerted police after spotting him motionless in the driver’s seat. He was taken to Morigaon Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead,…
Police in Lakhipur arrested four individuals for allegedly killing 71-year-old Luku Miyan over a land dispute in Jirighat. The victim was reportedly shot in the leg, dragged, and beaten to death while at his paddy field. Acting swiftly, police arrested…