Guwahati Police arrested three individuals for allegedly running an escort service racket that targeted young women through fake job offers on OLX. DCP (Central) Shambhavi Mishra identified the accused as Abhiranjan Das (prime accused), Priyanka Roy, and Minakshi Roy. Police…
The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam has announced a statewide “Mahila Akrosh” protest on April 23 to campaign on women’s empowerment issues. State president Dilip Saikia reviewed preparations, with senior leaders tasked to lead demonstrations across districts. The party aims…
Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Mallikarjun Kharge for his remark against Narendra Modi, calling it “shocking and shameful.” Sarma said the comment reflects a decline in Congress’s standards and respect for public discourse. He also alleged a pattern of disrespect, referring…
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to stop all buffalo fights (Moh juj) and take strict action against organisers until further orders. The order was issued by Justice Anjan Moni Kalita after a petition by PETA India,…
Tension erupted in Digboi after the alleged murder of Akash Tiwari in Pawai. Police suspect he was deliberately run over by a truck following a quarrel between two groups. The main accused, Akash Singh, later surrendered and is in police…
Assam’s Nishamoni Bora won a silver medal at the SAIL Goa 2026 – All India National Sailing Championship in the IQ Foil Windsurfing Women’s category. Hailing from Golaghat district, she competed against top athletes nationwide and delivered a strong performance…
The Dhubri District Congress Committee (DDCC) has expelled 29 party workers for six years over alleged anti-party activities during the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. The decision, announced by district president Asma Begum, takes immediate effect and cancels their primary membership…
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Cachar Police on April 20, recovered arms, narcotics, and cash from Jurkhal area in Cachar district based on specific intelligence inputs. The seizure included a .32 pistol, an airgun with telescopic sight, around…
A wild female Asian Elephant named “Durga” has been spotted in Golaghat–Karbi Anglong with a heavy, non-functional radio collar still stuck on her neck, raising serious welfare concerns. The collar, fitted in 2023, reportedly weighs around 20 kg and has…
The Department of Political Science at Abhayapuri College organised the Prof Maneswar Bormudoi Memorial Lecture on Monday, honouring the former principal and noted academic. The event was inaugurated by Principal Pranjit Kalita and conducted by Dr Nur Islam Bhuyan. Speakers,…