E-rickshaw drivers in Bokakhat staged a protest against journalist Chandan Hazarika, accusing him of harassment and publishing false news. They demanded his expulsion and filed an FIR. Following the backlash, Hazarika later issued a public apology.
AIIMS Guwahati is conducting activities under Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on e-waste disposal, cleanliness, record management, and space utilization. The institute is also holding awareness programs on healthy lifestyles and e-waste management, preventive health check-ups, and digital record promotion to…
A 26-year-old youth, Abinash Rajak, was beaten to death at a Durga Puja pandal in Guwahati after requesting a Zubeen Garg song. Attacked by a group of youths, he succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Police have registered a case…
AIUDF celebrated its 21st Foundation Day at the party’s head office with flag hoisting, tributes, and renewed pledges. Leaders honored founder Maulana Badruddin Ajmal’s vision and paid homage to late artiste Zubeen Garg. They reiterated commitment to protecting Assam’s marginalized…
A massive fire at Cyber Mart in Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, killed one person and left three critically injured. The blaze, suspected from a short circuit, gutted 15–20 shops and damaged many others, causing losses worth crores. Firefighters battled for hours…
Over 90 houses were burnt in Tengatol village near the Assam-Nagaland border after a late-night attack by miscreants. Villagers alleged prior threats were ignored, forcing many to flee during the assault. Assam MLA Biswajit Phukan termed it an “unfortunate incident,”…
Tension erupted at Nalbari Medical College and Hospital after 23-year-old Salma Sultana, an expectant mother, died shortly after admission. Her family and locals alleged medical negligence and denial of oxygen, sparking protests demanding action against doctors and staff. Police were…
Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the Northeast India Festival, has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death from Assam SIT to CBI or NIA. Mahanta alleged he is being scapegoated through media trial despite…
Preparations are in full swing in Kokrajhar for the swearing-in of the 5th Executive Council of the Bodoland Territorial Council on October 5. Hagrama Mohilary will assume office as Chief Executive Member, with other newly elected members also taking oath…
The Assam government will build 15 wetland reservoirs to divert overflowing waters of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, aiming to reduce floods and create opportunities for fisheries and cultivation. Approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs with ₹692 crore funding,…