Goa Police arrested two inter-state cybercrime suspects from Nagaon district, Assam, in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ scam that cheated victims of about ₹1.42 crore. The accused allegedly impersonated police and central agency officials to threaten victims into transferring money…
Guwahati Refinery now depends on imported crude for about 50% of its needs, as Assam’s crude output declines. Its capacity has grown to 1.2 MMTPA, with diesel forming the bulk of production. Refinery head Sunil Kanti said the sector must…
Assam State GST enforcement officials seized illegal plastic carry bags worth over ₹5 crore during late-night raids in Guwahati on January 21, recovering ₹1.50 crore. Three vehicles were intercepted, five godowns sealed, and the operation was traced to a Fancy…
Strict monitoring by forest officials, coordination with NF Railway, and public cooperation have sharply reduced train–elephant collision risks in the Deepor Beel area. In 2025, forest staff stopped trains eight times and issued nearly 100 caution alerts to ensure safe…
Guwahati faced severe traffic disruption after both lanes of the Chandmari flyover were abruptly closed due to MRD Road flyover construction, without prior public notice. Poor coordination between PWD, contractors, and traffic police led to massive congestion, chaotic diversions through…
The Centre informed Parliament that it has received Assam’s proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe status to six communities—Tai Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. Union Minister Durgadas Uikey said the proposal is under examination as per laid-down procedures…
First-level checking of EVMs and VVPATs has been completed in 34 districts from December 11 to January 9 under Election Commission guidelines, with political party representatives present. Over 43,000 ballot units, 36,000 control units, and 45,000 VVPATs were found fit…
The Dhubri unit of AIUDF staged a rally and submitted a memorandum to the District Commissioner, alleging anomalies and violations in the ongoing Special Revision of electoral rolls. Party leaders claimed the process was targeting a community and harassing genuine…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma intensified his attack on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, alleging links with Pakistan and daring him to take legal action. Sarma said details would be made public on February 8 and denied trying to intimidate…
Ahead of its February 6 release, Agnibaan highlighted an emotional milestone as Jatin Bora performed his final on-screen lip-sync to a song by Zubeen Garg. At a promotional event in Jorhat, the film’s trailer and song were unveiled, where Bora…