BSF intercepted a wildlife smuggling attempt in Dhubri, rescuing 202 Sand Boas and arresting two West Bengal residents. Arif and Talib Mal were caught with the snakes hidden in sacks near the Ghewmari border. Authorities suspect a larger wildlife trafficking…
Biswanath district witnessed brisk polling in Assam’s first phase of Panchayat elections, with 43.21% turnout by 1:30 PM. Voting is underway in 747 booths across Biswanath, Behali, and Gahpur constituencies, covering 4.74 lakh voters and 1,312 candidates. So far, 261…
In Hailakandi, four poll officials were suspended for misplacing ballot papers at Polling Station 39 during the Assam Panchayat Elections. District Commissioner Nisarga Hivare confirmed their suspension for gross negligence. An FIR has been lodged, and a police investigation is…
The BJP has dismissed opposition claims of an ED raid at KAAC CEM Tuliram Ronghang's residence as false. Spokesperson Salawar Bey clarified no ED officials visited the house and termed the allegations as baseless. The party also stated the residence…
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…