Tapan Gogoi, the BJP candidate for the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, formally submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming polls, accompanied by Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and a throng of supporters. Speaking to the media, CM Sarma expressed…
A tragic incident unfolded in Assam's Goalpara district as a wild elephant fatally trampled a woman on Wednesday. The incident occurred in broad daylight at Mamakata Hurkakuchi village, where the woman was attacked while collecting vegetables in the hills. Authorities,…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, disclosed a substantial increase in his assets over the past three years. In his affidavit submitted for the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency candidacy, Sonowal declared movable assets worth approximately Rs…
Starting April 1, 2024, the excise department in Assam has declared a significant increase in alcohol prices across the board. The hike encompasses all types of alcoholic beverages, including Indian-made foreign liquor, beer, wine, and ready-to-drink varieties. This adjustment applies…
In a tragic incident on Tuesday night, a hit-and-run accident on Guwahati's VIP road resulted in the loss of a life. The victim, identified as Jitu Kalita from Tangla, Udalguri district, Assam, was fatally struck by a fast-moving truck while…
A collaborative effort between the Sonitpur Health Services Department and the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department organized an awareness program on rabies at L.P. School, Kakalbhagi (Nathgaon). The initiative follows a confirmed case of rabies in cattle under the State…
Nagaon police apprehended two drug peddlers, Anarul Islam and Moin Uddin, from Doboka in Hojai district at Nowgong College police point. They were found in possession of 37 soap cases filled with suspected heroin, weighing approximately 480 grams each, in…
The Director General of Police (DGP) in Assam, GP Singh, issued a stern warning against the enforcement of forced bandhs in the state. Singh emphasized that individuals or organizations attempting to enforce bandhs would face severe consequences. He specifically mentioned…
Basistha Police Station initiated an investigation into land-related incidents, including land grabbing and forgery, resulting in the arrest of a middleman, Manoj Khaklari. The arrest was made in the Nalapara locality of the region. Khaklari is allegedly involved in facilitating…
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N.F. Railway conducted successful operations from March 22 to 25, 2024, rescuing four minors and providing medical assistance to a girl. In February 2024, 41 minor boys and girls and 8 women were rescued…