A Kamrup (M) court convicted Pappa Ali Khan, Bittu Saha, and Bikky Sarkar for sexually abusing a minor girl, sentencing them to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,00,000 for the victim. The crime occurred in…
In a swift operation, West Guwahati Police intercepted a truck in Jalukbari and rescued 38 live cattle intended for smuggling. The truck was stopped following an intelligence tip-off. Legal action has been initiated against those involved.
A schoolgirl in Guwahati's Hengrabari area was allegedly molested by unidentified miscreants on Monday while returning home. The assailants targeted her private parts but fled when she screamed for help. The victim's family has filed a complaint with Dispur police,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Assam Legislative Assembly, digitizing the legislative process. The app allows real-time updates on Assembly proceedings, including question-and-answer sessions, accessible to the public via a dedicated portal…
The Assam government has signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati to create a 52-episode documentary series on Lachit Borphukan, the legendary General of the Ahom Kingdom. The agreement was signed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Doordarshan's Director General…
Assam's BJP and Congress are preparing for upcoming legislative assembly by-elections. BJP announced Diplu Ranjan Sarma as its candidate for the Samuguri constituency, planning to contest three of five seats, leaving Bongaigaon for ally AGP. A strategic meeting, attended by…
On World Elephant Day, Manas National Park officials reported a promising rise in the elephant population, crediting successful conservation efforts. Although official numbers aren't available, park authorities remain optimistic. Efforts to address human-elephant conflict (HEC) continue, with Eco-Development Committees playing…
In Karimganj's Brahmansashan village, Abdul Haleem brutally murdered his elderly parents on Sunday. He reportedly recited Quranic verses and posted them on social media before fleeing. Haleem attacked his father, Abdul Salem (75), with a sharp weapon, and when his…
Assam Police recovered a cache of weapons and explosives on Monday in Bilasiguri-Batasipur, Sonitpur district. The items, including grenades, a pistol, a revolver, and detonators, are believed to have been buried during the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) days…
Assam Police intercepted and prevented four Bangladeshi nationals from illegally crossing into India through the Karimganj border on Monday. This comes amid rising tensions in Bangladesh following the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government. The Border Security Force (BSF) remains…