In a significant development, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption apprehended two officials from the Office of the Block Elementary Education Officer (BEEO), Golakganj, Dhubri, for bribery. Dapendra Nath Brahma, Senior Assistant, and Naba Krishna Roy, the Block Elementary Education…
Chandmari Police in Guwahati detained Jehirul Islam for allegedly peddling narcotics and seized 300 tablets with psychotropic effects from him. Acting on informant inputs, police officials apprehended Islam from Mamoni Raisom Goswami road. Initially resistant, Islam led police to his…
A horrific incident unfolded in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, where a man, identified as Babu Paharia, allegedly attacked a woman and her 3-year-old child with an axe before taking his own life. The tragic event occurred in the Agrakuchi area,…
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in partnership with Samagra Shiksha Assam, organized a significant Science and Maths Olympiad, drawing participation from over 1.14 lakh students across 3,828 schools in Assam. The event aimed to cultivate scientific curiosity and mathematical proficiency…
A dhaba owner from Punjab, Gurmukh Singh, faced arrest in Bongaigaon district, Assam, on suspicion of sympathizing with the banned Khalistani movement. Singh displayed controversial posters featuring Khalistani ideologue Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at his eatery, sparking scrutiny from law enforcement…
An Assamese student, Kamrul Hoque, was reportedly assaulted by Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) staff for not having a bus ticket. The incident, which occurred on March 25, led to widespread condemnation. Bengaluru Bus Travellers Association criticized the assault, emphasizing…
Tragedy struck in Raha as a man lost his life after being hit by a train near Baruabali area on Monday noon. The victim, identified as Mozidul Haque from Kakatigaon village, was crossing the railway track when the incident occurred…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged comprehensive assistance from the central government to the families and regions affected by the recent devastating storms in Assam, West Bengal, and Manipur. Shah conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished…
Severe lightning and thunderstorms wreaked havoc across various areas in Cachar district on Sunday, resulting in one fatality and injuries to at least six individuals. A woman from Rajghat village, identified as Sakhi Begum (35), lost her life after a…
Starting today, people across the nation will face a 12% increase in the prices of 800 essential medicines, including painkillers, antibiotics, and anti-infectives. This hike is attributed to a significant rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The National Pharmaceutical…