Dipankar Barman, the prime accused in the DB share market scam, was brought to Guwahati from Goa on October 29 under heavy security. Barman, who allegedly defrauded investors of nearly Rs 7,000 crore through his company, DB Stock Broking, was…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated new healthcare facilities at AIIMS Guwahati, focusing on advanced cancer treatment. Key additions include a high-energy linear accelerator, drone services for medical supply delivery, and a state-of-the-art radiotherapy block. Other upgrades include an MRI…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging law and order issues in the Samaguri constituency ahead of by-polls. The APCC, led by President Bhupen Kumar Borah, accused Nagaon district officials…
Over 300 Guwahati residents protested the felling of century-old trees along Dighalipukhuri due to flyover construction. Under the "Concerned Citizens of Guwahati" banner, they voiced concerns about environmental damage, heritage loss, and harm to migratory bird habitats. A letter was…
Thousands of specially-abled individuals in Assam have faced severe financial difficulties due to irregular payments under the Orunodoi scheme. Disability rights activist Nripen Malakar revealed that while 1.6 lakh people used to receive Rs 1,000 in monthly pensions, only about…
Thousands duped in online trading scams could recover some of their lost funds under the Unregulated Deposit Schemes (UDS) Act, 2019, according to Assam's Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh. He explained that assets of the accused would be…
A young boy, Azizul Haque, lost his life after being attacked by a wild elephant in Kampur, Nagaon district, Assam, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 7 am when the child encountered the tusker. Tragically, he died on the…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 'Run for Unity' marathon at Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium on Tuesday, celebrating National Unity Day and honoring India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sonowal shared his excitement on platform X, highlighting the inspiring participation…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has identified plastic waste as the leading cause of the city's flooding and sanitation problems. Plastic bottles and household garbage are clogging drains, particularly in areas like Paltan Bazar. The GMC urges citizens to stop…
Dispur police arrested six suspects planning to rob an ATM in Guwahati. The gang, arriving in a Delhi-registered Chevrolet from Lakhimpur district, was apprehended at a lodge and in ABC localities. The suspects, including Razibul Islam, Nizam Uddin, and others,…