Forest officials arrested Arunachal native Nabam Naga in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary with a country-made rifle after he killed a barking deer. He was caught during a patrol operation and later produced in court.
The APCC has urged the State Election Commissioner to deploy central security at vulnerable counting centres in Nagaon, Morigaon, Dhubri, Darrang, and Sonitpur ahead of May 11’s Panchayat results. Citing booth-capturing attempts and alleged BJP intimidation, the party also demanded…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged cancellation of Bihu events after May 10, citing the need to end festivities gracefully. Though no reason was officially stated, many linked the move to national security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack and…
Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed supported Operation Sindoor and urged India to reclaim PoK. He called for strong action against Pakistan, including an airstrike on Islamabad. He praised Indira Gandhi’s leadership and expressed confidence in Congress’s performance in the panchayat and…
To ensure peaceful Panchayat vote counting on May 11, the Sonitpur District Magistrate has banned public gatherings, vehicle parking, firecrackers, weapons, and temporary stalls within 100 metres of Darrang College, Tezpur. Only those with valid ID cards may enter the…
Vote counting for Golaghat district's May 2 Panchayat polls will be held on May 11 at four centers. Golaghat Engineering College will count votes for Golaghat and Khumtai; Sarupathar Higher Secondary School for Sarupathar; Bokakhat and Dergaon Higher Secondary Schools…
The All India SC/ST Railway Employees’ Association (NFR zone) has accused NFR GM Chetan Srivastava of discriminating against SC/ST staff and ignoring Northeast interests. Allegations include neglecting Ambedkar Jayanti, avoiding mandated meetings, and denying office space. A memorandum has been…
Assam Tourism and Welspun have launched an eco-friendly project to rejuvenate Dighalipukhuri lake using IIT Kanpur’s SABRE biotechnology. The initiative aims to clean the water, boost oxygen levels, and remove pollutants without harming the lake’s heritage. Environmental expert Dr. Liam…
A 25-year-old man, Asim Kalita, was found dead in a forest near Bengenaati Gandhi Nagar, Nagaon. Suspected drug abuse is linked to his death. Locals protested against drug trafficking, prompting police intervention. One youth, Ankur Das, was arrested during a…
Following the Pahalgam attack, the Indian government has enforced top-level security at all civil aviation facilities. The BCAS has mandated enhanced checks, including secondary pre-boarding screenings, ID verification, restricted terminal access, and operational CCTV monitoring. Air marshals and vehicle checks…