Basistha Police Rescue Two Missing Minors from Khanapara
Basistha Police rescued two missing minors in Khanapara after a tip-off from Kaki Police Station, Hojai. The children were found safely, and all legal formalities were completed.
Speeding Dumper Destroys Assam State Zoo’s Iconic Heritage Gate
A speeding dumper truck crashed into and destroyed the heritage entrance gate of Assam State Zoo, built in 1958. The truck, used for internal construction work, lost control due to driver negligence. Both the driver and handyman fled the scene…
Arms Cache Linked to ULFA(I) Recovered Near Assam-Arunachal Border
Security forces recovered an MQ rifle, three magazines, and 120 rounds near Namsai, along the Assam-Arunachal border. The joint operation by Assam Police, 23 Assam Rifles, and Military Intelligence followed inputs from arrested ULFA(I) cadre Rupam Asom. Surrendered member Biju…
Gaurav Gogoi Alleges Ongoing Illegal Coal Syndicate in Assam
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi accused top Assam officials of shielding an illegal coal syndicate. Citing ED findings, he claimed coal is smuggled from Meghalaya into Assam, collecting ₹1.5 lakh per truck. He questioned Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s silence and…
AJP Slams Govt for Approving Liquor Outlet Near Gauhati University
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) criticized the state government for permitting a liquor shop near Gauhati University. Party leaders called it a reckless move that threatens youth and academic values. They alleged the government is ignoring court directives banning liquor…
Inland Waterways Boosted with Major Investment from Global Logistics Giant
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that inland waterway cargo has risen from 18 to 145 million tonnes in 10 years. Germany’s Rhenus Logistics will invest heavily, deploying 100 barges on Brahmaputra, Ganga, and Barak rivers. These barges can operate in…
No New Covid Cases in Assam; Experts Urge Vigilance, Not Panic
Over 2,200 Covid-19 tests in Assam this year returned negative, despite 90 cases found in 2023 near Dibrugarh. Dr. B. Borkakoty of ICMR-RMRC stated that while the virus continues to mutate, its core has changed very little. A new Omicron…
Gauhati HC Issues Notice in Dowry and Domestic Violence Case in Karbi Anglong
Gauhati High Court issued notice in a criminal petition challenging a dowry-related order from West Karbi Anglong court. Petitioners deny dowry demands and incriminating evidence. The case involves Divya Singh, wife of Sushil Singh, who alleges repeated domestic violence and…
Unidentified Body Found on Railway Tracks in Morigaon
GRPF recovered an unidentified man's body from railway tracks between Azuri and Sonwabari in Morigaon on Friday. The man, aged 40–45, wore butter-colored half pants and a white shirt. The body is kept at Morigaon Civil Hospital for 72 hours…
Fire Breaks Out in Guwahati’s Odalbakra; No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out near Savitri Bharali School in Guwahati’s Odalbakra on Saturday, likely due to a short circuit. Though property was damaged, no injuries were reported. Locals criticized the delayed response, but five fire tenders eventually controlled the blaze…