To address the persistent issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC), an 11-kilometer-long solar-powered fence has been successfully installed along the fringes of the Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district, Assam. Covering 17 villages, the initiative aims to provide relief to 870…
The Government of Assam has made a significant decision to incorporate six tribal languages as mediums of instruction in the foundational stage of school education. This initiative aims to protect the cultural and linguistic heritage of tribal communities and aligns…
Despite ongoing efforts by the police and the community, the Jhagrapar area near Dhubri town remains a hub for illegal drug trade. A recent tip-off led the Dhubri police to conduct a raid on the residence of Bacha Sheikh, a…
The Assam cabinet has approved the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, citing concerns about child marriage. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma explained that the Act allowed registration of marriages involving underage individuals. While the…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), representing the INDIA Alliance in three Lok Sabha seats in Assam, has kickstarted its election-focused campaign, aiming to pose a formidable challenge to the BJP. The party claims to have received an overwhelming response from…
The Gauhati High Court, in a significant development, has issued a stay order on the eviction of 43 families residing in Guwahati's Sarabbhati (Arya Nagar) area until further notice. The families, who have lived in the Sarabbhati to Chabipul stretch…
A concerning incident unfolded near the new Saraighat Bridge in Amingaon, as a youth, identified as Subrata Kumar Deb Choudhary from Laxmi Nagar in Ganeshpara, Guwahati, went missing on Friday afternoon. The event came to light when his two-wheeler was…
In a significant operation, Guwahati Police arrested businessman Bhabesh Sharma during a raid at Shree Vinayak Enclave Apartment in Athgaon locality. The arrest is part of the crackdown on a major racket involved in smuggling stolen mobile phones to Bangladesh,…
A horrifying incident unfolded in Guwahati's Boragaon locality as an elder brother viciously struck his younger sibling with a machete (dao) on Saturday. Initial reports indicate that the younger sibling, identified as Karna, sustained critical injuries but is currently fighting…
Manikpur Police in Assam's Bongaigaon district successfully rescued three students from Guwahati who were allegedly abducted by unidentified miscreants. The students, reportedly taken from a boys' hostel in Bongaigaon, were located in Guwahati's Chatribari locality through swift mobile tracking by…