Kuchila Tripura was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday for the brutal murder of his two young sons in Hailakandi. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, M.H. Barbhuiya, delivered the verdict just six months after the crime occurred on September…
Thousands of contractual teachers gathered at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara on Monday, celebrating the long-awaited regularization of their jobs. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed 23,956 permanent appointment letters to teachers under Samagra Shiksha, Assam. One teacher expressed…
A woman from Maharashtra reportedly jumped off the Bogibeel Bridge in Dibrugarh with her two children on Sunday. Locals observed her holding one child and another tied to her chest. The woman had posted a WhatsApp story saying "Sorry Baccho,"…
The Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR) of Kamrup District, in collaboration with the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru, recently organized a regional workshop titled “Role of Cancer Registry in Cancer Control” at Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute,…
On September 1, 2024, Kuki militants allegedly attacked unarmed villagers in Koutruk, Imphal West, using drones, bombs, and sophisticated weapons, killing two people and injuring several others, including two police personnel. The Manipur Government condemned the attack as an attempt…
The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Jorabat OP intercepted a car on Saturday morning and recovered 262g of suspected heroin. Acting on an intelligence report, the police found 19 soap cases containing the drug hidden in the vehicle…
A ten-day state-wide health screening program for children with complex heart and blood-related diseases began on Sunday across Assam's government colleges and hospitals. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged parents to bring children aged 0-14 to the screening camps. The…
A hawker named Sheikh attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl in Joypur village, Biswanath, on August 31. The girl’s screams alerted her mother, who intervened, causing Sheikh to flee. Local residents captured Sheikh the next day and handed him over…
Former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora resigned as Assam AITC president on Sunday, citing the party's perceived West Bengal-centric focus as the reason for his departure. In his resignation letter to AITC General Secretary Abhisekh Banerjee, Bora expressed frustration over…
The arrest of YouTuber and singer Altaf Hossain, known for his controversial version of Bihu songs, has sparked a strong response from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During a live social media session, Sarma emphasized the need to adhere…