A government driver, Lal Hussain Ali, was arrested for killing 35-year-old vendor Taibuddin Ahmed in Guwahati. Initially thought to be a road accident, the case was later identified as a premeditated murder fueled by jealousy over the victim’s relationship with…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Assam ranks lowest in borrowing from the Centre, dismissing opposition claims of a financial crisis. Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika added that Assam's financial situation is improving, citing RBI guidelines that support the state's…
The opposition alliance, including Congress, has been rebranded as “Asom Sonmilito Morcha” (ASOM) to present a unified front against the BJP-led government. Lurinjyoti Gogoi, Secretary of ASOM, shared that the coalition, now consisting of 16 parties, is strategizing for the…
A total of 18.87 lakh farmers in Assam received ₹403 crore under the 18th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme. Though 19.13 lakh farmers were eligible, 18.87 lakh were approved after verification. PM Narendra Modi ceremoniously released the amount at the…
In a robbery at Dwaraka Nagar, Guwahati, six armed men broke into Dipali Das' house, tied up her son, and looted ₹5 lakh and gold jewelry. An FIR has been filed, and an investigation is ongoing.
A CRPF jawan, Jadhav Atul Hari, from Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide using his service rifle at the 175 Battalion camp in Guwahati. Authorities found his body in his quarters on Friday night. An investigation is underway to determine the…
Amid protests against smart meters, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that power bills have reduced as winter begins. He urged protesters to check their bills, noting consumption is lower in winter. Sarma also criticized opposition parties, pointing out…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) called for a CBI probe into the suspension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects in Assam. APCC chief Bhupen Borah accused the government of corruption, stating contractors pay 8% to 15% as commissions, impacting…
The Health Department has temporarily stopped Jorhat Medical College’s proposed hike in medical service fees, citing a need for rationalization. Earlier, JMCH’s principal announced a rise in registration, bed charges, and surgery costs post-Durga Puja. Protests erupted, with organizations like…
Assam Police and Kaziranga Forest officials arrested five suspected poachers in a joint operation in Kaziranga’s Bagori range. The arrests began with Arjun Rongpi, whose interrogation led to four more suspects, including Arjun Ronhang. A silencer-equipped pistol was recovered. The…