In October, multiple extortion demands were made in Phillobari-Doomdooma, allegedly in the name of ULFA-I. Following coordinated police and military action, two youths, Apurba Moran and Abhijit Moran, were arrested for extorting money from locals. Additionally, between October 26-30, seven…
As voting for Assam's by-polls began, violence broke out in Samaguri, with clashes reported at polling booths 89 and 90 in Salmari. Alleged BJP workers vandalized booths, intimidated Congress polling agents, and clashed with police, resulting in four injuries. Security…
Gauhati University's Zoology Department, in collaboration with ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, is set to introduce "plankton plus" technology as an eco-friendly alternative to urea for fertilizing pond water. The project will convert fish market waste into organic liquid…
A rally at Rajabari's ITI Field, organized by the All Assam Chutia Students' Union, renewed demands for the Chutia community's inclusion in the ST list and the creation of a Chutia Autonomous Council. Union leaders criticized the BJP-led government for…
Union Minister CR Paatil chaired the Brahmaputra Board's 13th High Powered Review Board meeting in Guwahati, focusing on advancing strategic goals and improving operational capacity. Key decisions included establishing a Central Planning Unit (CPU) and specialised cells for IT, AI,…
The semiconductor project at Jagiroad is on track, with recruitment expected by early next year. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed the progress with Tata Electronics MD, Dr. Randhir Thakur, and other officials. Construction by Tata Projects and L&T is underway,…
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 will take place in Guwahati from November 30 to December 3, organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati. Marking its 10th edition, the festival will…
A Central Guwahati Police District (CGPD) team from Bhangagarh Police Station arrested Rohit Das of Kamakhya Nagar for theft. Police recovered 16 stolen LPG cylinders from his house. Two individuals, Rohit Agarwal of Tarun Nagar and Banajit Das of Jojoli,…
Acting on specific intelligence, a Crime Branch team arrested four drug peddlers near No. 2 Rail Gate. The suspects, Nur Islam (30), Marjina Begum (30), Aliza Begum (30), and Rashida Khatun (25), were found with 18 vials of suspected heroin…
On Sunday night in Birubari, a tragic altercation between two brothers turned fatal. Biswajit Sarkar, allegedly intoxicated, got into a heated argument with his elder brother, Shankar Sarkar. The conflict escalated, leading Biswajit to stab Shankar in the neck and…