Gauhati University addressed concerns over new campus rules like restricted entry, performance bans, and no video shooting. Registrar Prof Utpal Sarma said these were security measures ahead of the 32nd Convocation, which was to be attended by the President. Though…
Dhubri town erupted in protest after a severed cow’s head was allegedly found at a Hanuman temple in Ward 3. Outraged locals blocked roads, burned tyres, and demanded arrests. Police faced resistance while trying to secure the scene. Senior officials…
Strong opposition has emerged against the proposed 55-MW Kulsi hydropower project following a meeting between the Assam and Meghalaya CMs. Rabha community bodies, including ARSU and Rabha Mahila Parishad, condemned the plan, citing ecological, cultural, and livelihood threats. They warned…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi has appointed 78 leaders as observers across the state. The group includes MLAs, former MPs, youth leaders, and women leaders, aiming to boost organisational coordination ahead of upcoming elections. Their role is to…
Chandmari Police raided Puja Store near Colony Bazar, Bamunimaidam, seizing 800 fake ITC cigarette sticks. Shop owner Bibek Kumar Sah was arrested, and legal action is underway.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) launched an eviction drive in Chandmari, clearing over 20 roadside stalls following complaints of footpath encroachment. Vendors protested, citing lack of notice and absence of functional vending zones despite the 2014 Street Vendors Act. GMC insists…
Assam Police arrested two individuals—Sanidul Islam in Goalpara and Saniur Rahman in Kamrup—for spreading provocative content on social media. Islam made offensive remarks against Lord Ram, while Rahman allegedly tried to incite communal tension. So far, 90 people have been…
Four people, including a college lecturer, were arrested in Morigaon for duping job seekers by promising fake jobs in Tata's upcoming semiconductor unit. Led by Tarikul Ahmed, the group created fake WhatsApp groups and documents to scam youths in Nagaon…
Pramod Bhengra, president of AGP’s tea cell and Assam State Youth Commission member, has sought nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat. A long-time AGP member from the tea garden community, Bhengra urged the party to consider representation for his community,…
Floods in Assam have slightly eased with receding river levels, but over 4 lakh people remain affected across 18 districts. The death toll stands at 21, with one person missing in a Guwahati landslide. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, still…