Undertrial prisoners continue to outnumber convicts in Assam jails, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Home Affairs. As of December 31, 2024, Assam had 11,674 inmates, of which 8,144 were undertrials, making up 69.8% of the prison…
Senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has raised concerns over the poor functioning of the official NRC Assam website and helpline services. In a letter to the Chief Secretary, Saikia said he failed to retrieve his NRC details as the state…
Concerns are growing over the ongoing elevated railway corridor project near Deepor Beel, with many questioning the environmental impact on the Ramsar site and its surrounding greenery. The 4.7-km railway corridor aims to reduce elephant deaths caused by train accidents,…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday said supplies of petrol, diesel and LPG remain normal across Assam and urged people not to panic buy. According to the ministry, public sector oil companies including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat…
The Assam government has directed strict action, including cancellation of trade licences, against shops and businesses found charging abnormal prices amid rising fuel and essential commodity costs. After reviewing the price situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed district officials…
A trial court on Monday reserved its order till May 28 on the bail plea of Shekharjyoti Goswami, one of the accused in the case linked to the death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The court also concluded arguments…
The Sadou Asom Sanmilita Shikshak Mancha has urged the Assam government to protect the dignity of teachers and resolve long-pending issues in the education sector. During a meeting in Sivasagar, the organisation raised concerns over pressure on teachers, problems with…
The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (SVC) raided the Guwahati residence of Pankaj Kumar Deka, Joint Secretary at the Silchar Mini Secretariat, in connection with an alleged land scam case. According to sources, Deka came under investigation over alleged irregular…
One labourer died and five others were seriously injured after a wall collapsed at BBC Colony in Pandu while they were sleeping near a construction site. The deceased has been identified as Biswas, a resident of West Bengal. The injured…
Barpeta Police have arrested Dharmeswar Roy, alias Jitu Roy, for allegedly cheating several people across Assam using fake identities on social media and online platforms. Police said the accused posed as a businessman, contractor and government officer to gain victims’…