In the Behali Reserve Forest bordering Arunachal Pradesh, a troubling trend of elephant poaching has emerged, largely driven by the demand for elephant meat in Arunachal Pradesh. Despite official acknowledgment of three elephant killings this year, wildlife activists suspect a…
A fire broke out at The Stayfit Kitchen in Nayanpur, causing an estimated loss of Rs 10-15 lakh, according to the property owner. Situated on the ground floor of the Kamini Nivas complex, the incident was contained with swift action…
"Kooki," a Hindi feature film produced in Assam, has earned the honor of being screened at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival 2024. Scheduled for May 21 at 11:30 a.m. local time at Palais H, the film's selection marks a significant…
Debabrata Saikia, the Leader of Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, voiced his astonishment at the state Excise Department's directive to increase liquor sales to boost revenue. Saikia criticized the move, urging the department to revoke its order and emphasizing…
In a concerning discovery, the body of a 25-year-old woman, hailing from Pathsala and employed at a private hospital in Guwahati, was found under mysterious circumstances in Lokhara. The victim's body was found hanging in a house located in the…
A married couple from Kakopathar in Assam's Tinsukia district, Achyut Neog and Mamata Neog, reportedly abandoned their ancestral home and 4-year-old daughter to join the banned rebel group ULFA (I), led by Paresh Baruah. Entrusting their child to her grandparents,…
Directed by Kenny Basumatary and produced by Sarmistha Chakravorty, the Assamese feature film ‘Jiya’ is poised for release across theatres in Assam on May 17. Celebrated for its portrayal of resilience, the film centers on Jiya, a young woman navigating…
In Nagaon, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials apprehended two Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) employees, Mintu Bora and Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, for allegedly accepting a bribe. Bora, a contractual employee, was caught receiving Rs. 7,000 from a consumer seeking relief…
Approximately 100 laborers in Assam's Karimganj district are staging protests after authorities abruptly suspended operations at the Pathini tea garden. The workers, unsettled by the sudden lockout announced by garden authorities, have been demonstrating since Friday. Efforts by local administration…
During a Bihu cultural event in Digboi, Assam, a young woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by two youths. The incident occurred on April 21 when the victim was reportedly taken to another location by the accused on a bike and…