The Assam Government has submitted the Group of Ministers' report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities, but implementation may take time. As the report was tabled on the last day of the Assembly session, committees may choose to…
A late-night fire at Lahorijan Centre in Biswanath district destroyed Mahabir Medical and Mahabir Hardware shops on Tuesday. Four fire tenders controlled the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The owner estimated heavy losses. Locals suspect a short circuit, and…
Garchuk Police seized fake currency worth ₹10 lakh during a naka check near Boragaon on Monday. Officers intercepted a motorcycle and recovered the counterfeit notes from rider Santanu Talukdar, who was arrested. Police said he was transporting the fake notes…
Two ULFA-I cadres surrendered before security forces in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The cadres—Bhargab Hazarika and Astitva Axom—were handed over to Tinsukia Police for questioning. Hazarika also helped recover arms from a hideout, including an MQ 81 rifle, ammunition…
The BJP criticised opposition parties after the Assam Assembly tabled the report on granting ST status to six communities. Party spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi said the Congress failed to address the issue during its rule and accused the opposition of creating…
Cyber Police successfully recovered ₹3,00,000 for a fraud victim after acting swiftly on a complaint filed on September 2. Officers traced and blocked the fraudulent transaction, ensuring the full amount was refunded to the complainant in Guwahati.
Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging intervention over alleged administrative collapse and financial mismanagement at Tezpur University. He cited student and faculty grievances, delays in administration, alleged misconduct by the Vice Chancellor, declining…
Assamese film Roi Roi Binale has earned ₹33.30 crore within a month of release, becoming one of the highest-grossing films from Northeast India. Released on October 31, the film—linked closely to Zubeen Garg’s vision—has received overwhelming audience support. The makers…
With picnic season beginning, Sivasagar Police has issued safety guidelines urging caution on roads. The advisory requests drivers to remain sober, avoid mobile phone use, and ensure vehicles are properly checked before travel. Police also discouraged overloading vehicles and advised…
A 22-year-old woman, Shusbu Kumari of Bagichadubi village in West Karbi Anglong, was killed after a wild elephant entered the area late at night and attacked her in her courtyard. The elephant also damaged nearby properties, spreading panic among villagers…