Ankur Barman, an employee of Gauhati University, was suspended and handed over to the police on November 14 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 to increase a student's marks. The university immediately reported the incident to the police,…
Assam’s Director General of Police, GP Singh, suspended Inspector Bhargav Borbora, Officer-in-Charge of Panbazar Police Station, following a viral video showing police brutality. The video, filmed near Jail Road in Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, depicts a police officer violently assaulting a…
The bodies of three women were discovered near the Assam-Manipur border, raising concerns they may be linked to six individuals abducted by Kuki militants from Manipur's Jiribam district. The abductees, including three women and three minors, remain missing, with families…
A collision between a car and a bus on NH-17 in Goalpara's Rangjuli area claimed three lives on the spot. The victims, Mina Rabha Roy (45), Manju Roy (55), and Kritto Roy (14), were traveling from Guwahati to Goalpara when…
For the first time, a seaplane landed in Assam and Meghalaya, highlighting the potential for enhanced connectivity in the region. In Assam, the plane landed at Pandu Port, with Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasizing its potential to boost state-wide connectivity…
Following a recent fire that claimed one life, Jorhat DC Jay Shivani has formed a 15-member task force to audit fire safety in commercial establishments, hospitals, and other buildings. The team, led by DDMA branch officer Kritartha Neog, will submit…
A month after its reopening, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has launched elephant safaris for domestic and international tourists. This year, 20 jeep safaris and 13 elephant safaris are available. Home to 107 rhinos, 500+ wild buffaloes, and 385 bird species, Pobitora…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the inaugural Bodoland Mahotsav on Friday at the SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. The two-day event, themed "Peace and Harmony for Prosperous Bharat," celebrates Bodo culture, language, and traditions while promoting peace and prosperity…
The NBWL has deferred a proposal for oil exploration in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The project, categorized as highly polluting, violates ESZ guidelines prohibiting such activities. The sanctuary, home to critically endangered western hoolock gibbons…
Five years after the NRC’s release in Assam, its recognition as an official document remains unclear. Over 19 lakh applicants were excluded, but no action has been taken to address the issue. AASU chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya criticized the central…