The Assam government will soon introduce a strict policy to stop the misuse of reservation benefits meant for tea garden communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said several people were found using fake community certificates, especially during medical admission verifications…
Assam Police has transferred 73 Inspectors across districts, battalions, and specialised units in a major administrative reshuffle aimed at improving grassroots policing. Approved by the DGP, the transfers cover districts like Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Golaghat, Dima Hasao, and units such…
Two individuals, Gaurav Barman and Jitul Thakuria, were arrested by Noonmati Police in Guwahati for the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old minor in the Birkuchi, Narengi area. The accused, who are reportedly cousins of the victim, allegedly lured her…
In a major anti-drug operation, Dillai Police in Karbi Anglong seized around 2 kg of morphine worth nearly ₹2 crore from a Wagon-R travelling from Dimapur to Muzaffarpur. Police also recovered ₹1 lakh in cash. Three persons — Pritam Ingleng,…
Guwahati will soon have its own visa facilitation centre, set up by VFS Global, allowing people from Assam and the Northeast to complete biometric formalities locally instead of travelling to cities like Delhi or Mumbai. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
Thousands of Koch-Rajbongshi people joined a major protest rally in Kokrajhar, organised by AKRASU and allied groups, demanding a peace accord with KLO, creation of Kamatapur state, and ST status for the community. Led by AKRASU president Dipen Roy, the…
Despite rapid progress in laying double railway lines across Assam, train movement continues to bottleneck at the Saraighat bridge, which still has only a single track. Experts say the issue stems from poor planning during the original bridge’s construction, and…
Workers of Hatijan tea estate have called off their 16-day strike after intervention by AASAA, ATTSA, and local MLA Terash Gowala. A meeting of ACMS, attended by the leaders, helped resolve the standoff that the district administration had failed to…
Several roadside dhabas along the Borghat bypass in Nagaon district have allegedly become hubs for illegal liquor sales, prostitution, and even human trafficking. Despite police crackdowns, locals say the illicit activities continue, with many dhabas operating without proper licenses. A…
The water quality of Deepor Beel, Assam’s only Ramsar Site, is rapidly deteriorating, severely affecting its aquatic biodiversity. Environmentalist Laxman Teron warned that the wetland’s eastern side is heavily polluted by the Bharalu and Bahini rivers, forcing wild elephants to…