The Assam government has filed a case against Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi of Kolkata for allegedly making derogatory comments about Hindu deities, including Goddess Kamakhya. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the development and said Assam has sought West Bengal’s…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation for a ₹25 lakh Monikut at Maa Durga Temple, Garal Taluk. The state-funded project aims to enhance the temple’s spiritual and cultural appeal.
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal criticized the BJP-led state and central governments for failing to tackle Assam’s flood crisis. He demanded a white paper detailing actions taken in the past 15 years. Ajmal blamed poor planning and misuse of funds, highlighting…
PM Modi called CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to review Assam’s worsening flood crisis and assured full central support. Over 5.35 lakh people in 22 districts are affected. One more death and two missing persons were reported. Several rivers, including the…
GMC removed Congress hoardings in Guwahati for lacking prior permission before Gaurav Gogoi's APCC takeover. Permission was later granted. In Nagaon, Congress alleged a political motive behind removal of Gogoi’s posters, calling it an attack on democracy.
Assam Police's STF arrested a key accused in an inter-state SIM card racket aiding cybercriminals, including Pakistan nationals. The arrest, under 'Operation Ghost SIM', took place in Dhubri with Military Intelligence input. Seized items include SIM-linked devices and fake IDs…
The Gauhati High Court criticized Assam Police for arresting Kishor Das in the 2023 Silsako Beel encroachment case, despite a prior court order staying the investigation. The Court deemed the arrest "bad in law" and granted Das bail against a…
Sivasagar district fishery officials are conducting raids to curb illegal fishing during the April–July breeding season. Fishing nets were seized in areas like Panidihing and Saraguwa. The use of fine-mesh nets and catching brood fish is banned. Officials also held…
Assam's flood situation remains critical with major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, flowing above danger levels. Over 764 villages and 3,524 hectares of crops are submerged. Heavy rainfall is expected to worsen conditions. Ten lives have been lost so…
Hospitals in Bokajan are dumping hazardous medical waste, like syringes and vials, in open municipal dump sites, violating health norms. Some are also burning the waste, releasing toxic smoke. Residents fear serious health and environmental risks, as waste is dumped…