Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls could lead to the removal of four to five lakh “suspected” voters, allegedly illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. He said the exercise would not affect…
Majuli police and the Forest Department have detained 17 people, including four women, for poisoning and killing over 50 migratory birds on the river island. The main accused, Kalim Uddin of Barpeta, has been arrested. Officials recovered duck feathers and…
The Assam government distributed financial assistance to tea workers under the ‘Eti Koli Duti Paat’ scheme in Nazira on Saturday. Eligible beneficiaries received cheques of ₹5,000 each, with over 6,000 workers covered across Borbam and Borsila tea estates. Addressing the…
A fire broke out at the Repose food processing factory on Jilika Road in Panjabari on Sunday, seriously injuring one person. The blaze, reportedly caused by a short circuit, started on the second floor and triggered panic in the area…
The CBI has filed a case over alleged irregularities in sanctioning Xpress Credit Scheme loans at SBI’s Nagaon branch in Assam. The agency alleged that bank officials colluded with middlemen to disburse 45 loans worth about ₹3.79 crore during 2023–24…
Guwahati completed final preparations to celebrate the 77th Republic Day at Khanapara with elaborate arrangements and heightened security. About 24 platoons from Assam Police, central armed forces, and Mizoram Police will take part in the parade, along with school, NCC,…
The All Assam 108 Mrityunjoy Employees’ Association alleged continued harassment, unpaid salaries, and safety lapses even after suspending their agitation following state government assurances. The association claimed several employees were blocked from resuming duty, threatened with punitive transfers, and deployed…
Garima Saikia Garg submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a fair and transparent probe into the death of Zubeen Garg. She urged the Centre to ensure strict punishment for the guilty, calling for a special court, additional…
Darrang Police arrested five people for vandalising 13 earthen idols of Hindu deities, including Goddess Kali, across multiple temples under Mowamari Gaon Panchayat on January 21. The arrests followed intensified operations led by the district police chief. The accused have…
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal accused both the BJP and Congress of exploiting minority voters, claiming the two parties have an informal understanding to divide constituencies. He criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for targeting Muslims and warned that such rhetoric…