All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) president Utpal Sarma criticised singer Marmita Mitra for allegedly distorting songs of Zubeen Garg during Bihu performances, calling it unacceptable. He warned against altering works of cultural icons like Bhupen Hazarika, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, and…
Assamese filmmaker Raktim Kamal Baruah earned the Best Assamese Director award at the INCA Awards 2026 for his film Gulai Soor. The film also won Best Film, marking a double victory at the event. This achievement places Gulai Soor among…
Two children, aged 6 and 5, died after accidentally drowning in a pond in Merapani, Golaghat district. The victims, Bidwanjyoti Chutia and Nomom Gogoi, were playing near their home when they reportedly slipped into the water. Family members later found…
A fatal road accident in Jorhat killed one person and injured four others on Friday. The incident occurred near the North East Science and Technology Institute when a speeding Bolero pick-up hit a Maxxim vehicle, causing it to crash. The…
Four people were arrested after violent protests, arson, and alleged weapon snatching at the Runikhata Forest Range Office along the India–Bhutan border. Police said the situation is now under control, with senior officers from multiple districts deployed and security tightened…
With counting day nearing, political parties in Assam are making contrasting claims about election outcomes. AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam said the party expects to win 15 or more seats and will support any anti-BJP government. Meanwhile, AJP projected an opposition…
Tension erupted in Runikhata, Chirang district, along the India–Bhutan border after an eviction drive on forest land led to violent clashes between forest officials and Adivasi protesters. Demonstrations by AASAA and ASSU turned aggressive, with reports of firing by forest…
Police arrested Lamneao Kipgen (30) during a raid in the Basistha area of Guwahati. Acting on intelligence, the team recovered 81 grams of heroin, including one soap box and 50 vials, from a hideout in Latakata. The accused, a resident…
A youth, Rohit Das, was seriously injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon while trying to stop a theft at a namghar in Lachit Nagar, Guwahati during Bihu celebrations. The accused, who allegedly assaulted a caretaker and attempted to…
Rajnath Singh, son of a farmer from Kheroni Kachari Gaon in West Karbi Anglong, scored an impressive 96.20% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10 exams. Overcoming financial challenges, he secured the top position in the district, bringing…