Gauhati University Library Website Briefly Hacked
The Krishna Kanta Handique Library website at Gauhati University was hacked for 10–15 minutes on Monday. Officials suspect Pakistan-based hackers targeted the library’s remote login system.
Suspicious Death of Tihu Youth Now a Criminal Case
The death of 27-year-old Navjyoti Talukdar from Tihu, initially seen as suicide, is now under criminal investigation. Found dead in his Kahilipara apartment on July 9, disturbing visuals raised suspicions. His family alleges murder. Dispur Police have registered a case…
LoP Demands Action Against Biswanath DC for Misconduct
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia has urged Assam's Chief Secretary to take disciplinary action against the Biswanath DC for alleged misconduct. The officer reportedly abused a Gorkha citizen, issued bulldozer threats, and made communal remarks. Saikia called the actions a…
Calls for ULFA-I Peace Talks Grow After Myanmar Drone Strikes
Following alleged Indian drone strikes on ULFA-I camps in Myanmar, former ULFA leader Anup Chetia and civil groups urged peace talks. Chetia said the conflict needs a political solution and warned against retaliation. AJYCP also voiced concern, saying the strikes…
Retired DAO Files FIR Over Fake Govt Job Letters Using His Name
Dr. Nitumoni Gogoi, a retired District Agriculture Officer, lodged an FIR in Jorhat after discovering forged appointment letters using his name and signature. The fake letters, dated July 12, 2025, offered three jobs in AAU and the Agriculture Department. Gogoi…
BPF Gears Up to Challenge BJP in Key Bijni Seats for BTC Polls
BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary announced a strong contest against the BJP in Thuribari, Subhaijhar, and Manas Serfang ahead of the BTC elections in September. He claimed BPF is dominant in these Bijni constituencies, while the UPPL lacks presence. Talks with…
PM Modi to Launch ₹8,000-Crore Projects in Assam on Sept 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 8 to launch infrastructure projects worth ₹8,000 crore. These include the Darrang Medical College, a Brahmaputra bridge between Kuruwa and Narengi, and the Guwahati ring road. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed…
Raijor Dal Fields Rahul Chhetry for Margherita Ahead of 2026 Polls
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi announced student leader Rahul Chhetry as the party's candidate for the Margherita seat in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. At a rally in Margherita, Gogoi called Chhetry an "educated youth" and unveiled key promises, including…
Investors Protest in Nagaon Over Online Trading Scam
Hundreds of investors protested in Nagaon on Sunday, demanding refunds from Bulls Eye, an online trading firm accused of fraud. The crowd gathered at Kashyap Phukan’s Morikolong residence, prompting police to detain him for safety. Protesters later reached Nagaon police…
Assam Commissions 100 New Power Substations in Major Infrastructure Boost
Assam commissioned 100 new distribution substations on Friday to improve power supply and reduce voltage fluctuations. Another 96 substations, funded by a Rs 3,000-crore AIIB-backed project, are expected by December, with project completion slated for March 2026. Over the past…