Mukesh Jalan, owner of Sadguru Engineering & Allied Services Pvt Ltd, was arrested by Jorhat Police from Guwahati in connection with alleged financial irregularities and non-payment of dues to sub-contractors involved in the four-lane NH-715 project. The arrest followed an…
After APCC president Gaurav Gogoi announced that the Congress will contest 100 of 126 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, other opposition parties called for flexibility to ensure unity against the BJP-led NDA. Leaders from CPI(M), CPI, Assam Jatiya…
The Cyber Police Station of CID Assam has launched an investigation after a Jorhat-based doctor was duped in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam. The victim, Dr Sadagar Deuri, Professor of Surgery at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, reportedly lost around…
The ongoing 14-day book fair at Khanapara, organised by the Assam Publication Board, is witnessing strong footfall despite winter chill, with book sales crossing ₹2 crore since its launch on December 24. Readers from all age groups, especially students, are…
A high-level opposition delegation led by Congress leader Debabrata Saikia visited Kheroni in West Karbi Anglong to assess the situation following recent violence. The team, which included Akhil Gogoi and other opposition leaders, met families of the deceased and interacted…
Wild elephant attacks injured at least five people and killed two cattle in Nagaon on Tuesday, intensifying concerns over human–elephant conflict. In Jalah village under Barhampur, three residents—Pankaj Saikia, Baiti Saikia and Tulsi Saikia—were attacked during a morning walk and…
Two pedestrians were killed and another critically injured after a speeding car hit them on National Highway 36 near Panikhaity Swahid High School on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3 pm when a Hyundai Venue allegedly lost control and…
As part of the nationwide Child Marriage Free India Campaign, a street play was held at the District Commissioner’s Office in Sivasagar to raise awareness against child marriage and promote girls’ education. Organised by the District Social Welfare Department with…
The Assam government will freeze administrative boundaries from January 1 to facilitate upcoming census operations. All boundary changes must be completed by today. Preparations for the census are underway, accounting for changes since the last count, including villages upgraded to…
The draft electoral roll for Assam was published on December 27 after a Special Revision, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel urging voters to file claims and objections by January 22 ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. For the first…