Security agencies have raised serious concern over growing jihadi activities in Assam, with efforts to build networks using routes along the Bangladesh border. The Assam Police, in coordination with central agencies, identified the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) module and arrested…
A special court of the National Investigation Agency in Guwahati convicted Md. Kamruj Zaman, a key accused in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror conspiracy case, and awarded life imprisonment. The court held him guilty under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act…
Kerala Police arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam, Roshidul Islam, for allegedly spreading extremist ideology through social media. He was detained from central Kerala, where he had been living and working for nearly two years. Police claimed he shared content…
Mukesh Jalan, owner of Sadguru Engineering & Allied Services Pvt Ltd, was arrested by Jorhat Police from Guwahati in connection with alleged financial irregularities and non-payment of dues to sub-contractors involved in the four-lane NH-715 project. The arrest followed an…
After APCC president Gaurav Gogoi announced that the Congress will contest 100 of 126 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, other opposition parties called for flexibility to ensure unity against the BJP-led NDA. Leaders from CPI(M), CPI, Assam Jatiya…
The Cyber Police Station of CID Assam has launched an investigation after a Jorhat-based doctor was duped in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam. The victim, Dr Sadagar Deuri, Professor of Surgery at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, reportedly lost around…
The ongoing 14-day book fair at Khanapara, organised by the Assam Publication Board, is witnessing strong footfall despite winter chill, with book sales crossing ₹2 crore since its launch on December 24. Readers from all age groups, especially students, are…
A high-level opposition delegation led by Congress leader Debabrata Saikia visited Kheroni in West Karbi Anglong to assess the situation following recent violence. The team, which included Akhil Gogoi and other opposition leaders, met families of the deceased and interacted…
Wild elephant attacks injured at least five people and killed two cattle in Nagaon on Tuesday, intensifying concerns over human–elephant conflict. In Jalah village under Barhampur, three residents—Pankaj Saikia, Baiti Saikia and Tulsi Saikia—were attacked during a morning walk and…
Two pedestrians were killed and another critically injured after a speeding car hit them on National Highway 36 near Panikhaity Swahid High School on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3 pm when a Hyundai Venue allegedly lost control and…