Jagiroad: An unidentified man, believed to be around 50 years old, was found dead on the foot overbridge at Jagiroad Railway Station on Thursday morning, police said. The deceased was approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, had grey hair, and…
Guwahati: Unidentified miscreants allegedly broke into the Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple at Betkuchi and stole cash and valuables from donation boxes during the night. According to temple authorities, the accused reportedly disabled the CCTV system before targeting donation boxes…
Silchar: A Class VII girl was rescued by police after an alleged abduction case that has sparked concern in Silchar. The victim's family accused a man of luring the minor away after allegedly concealing his identity and promising marriage. The…
Jogighopa: Police have arrested Nazrul Islam for allegedly posing as a doctor and practising medicine without a recognised medical qualification or valid registration. According to police, the accused falsely claimed to hold postgraduate medical qualifications, prescribed allopathic medicines, and allegedly…
Dispur: The Assam Government has announced several major healthcare initiatives in the 2026–27 Budget, including plans to provide MBBS doctors at every sub-centre, establish a 50-bedded First Referral Unit in every Assembly constituency, and expand the state to 28 medical…
Dispur: The Assam Government has announced an ambitious ₹77,000 crore investment plan to make the state power-surplus for the first time. Presenting the 2026–27 Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah outlined major investments in thermal, hydro, solar, pumped storage and power…
Dispur: The Assam Government has introduced the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority (GSCDA) Bill, 2026 in the Assembly to establish a dedicated authority for planning and developing satellite cities and notified townships around Guwahati. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik…
Dispur: Nearly 20% of Assam's 1.54 lakh sanctioned teacher posts are lying vacant, with 30,032 positions yet to be filled, School Education Minister Ranoj Pegu informed the Assembly. Of the vacancies, 18,801 are in primary schools and 11,231 in secondary…
Sivasagar: Police have arrested Kritikamal Dev Goswami, the Deka Satradhikar of Salaguri Satra, following allegations of prolonged sexual assault made by a 19-year-old complainant. The survivor alleged the abuse began in 2022 when he was a minor and continued for…
Dispur: The Assam Government has started scrutinising over 25,000 applications received for the provincialisation of schools and teachers under the Assam Education (Provincialisation of Services of Teachers and Reorganisation of Educational Institutions) Amendment Act, 2025, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu informed…