Over 3,000 people from All Assam Tribal Sangha and seven tribal groups blocked NH-315 in Jagun, protesting the Assam Cabinet’s decision to grant land rights to six additional communities in the Tirap Tribal Belt. Protesters warned of intensified agitation, claiming…
An AIUDF delegation met Assam IGP Akhilesh Singh, alleging harassment of Miya community members in Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat. The party demanded police intervention and relief for victims. They also raised concerns over vigilante groups, communal tensions, and border issues…
Kiran Gogoi, a drilling in-charge with Oil India Limited, died after a heavy pipe fell on him at a rig in Naharkatia. The rig, operated by Asian Drilling Tech, reportedly had outdated equipment. Locals and workers blamed negligence and poor…
Opposition leader Debabrata Saikia has urged the Union government to address Assam’s downstream concerns before proceeding with the Dibang Valley Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. In a letter to the Union Power Minister, he warned of potential ecological and social…
Police in Dibrugarh arrested a woman, her minor daughter, and two others for the alleged murder of Uttam Gogoi at his Lahon Gaon residence. The daughter, a Class 9 student, reportedly confessed. Police revealed it was a pre-planned murder involving…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation has begun a citywide eviction drive targeting unauthorized vendors and food stalls ahead of August 15. The move aims to enhance security and ease public movement. Vendors must close by 10 PM and dismantle setups nightly. Mobile…
Sivasagar district administration has launched a major cleanliness and beautification campaign at key heritage sites, including Rang Ghar, temples, parks, and Borpukhuri. The initiative aims to restore the charm of Ahom-era landmarks, promote tourism, and boost local pride. Illumination and…
The Assam Government has discharged 12 APS probationers involved in the APSC cash-for-job scam, following a Gauhati High Court directive. Their earlier discharge orders from 2018–19 were reissued on July 29, 2025. The officers were found unfit for confirmation in…
Barbaruah Police have solved the murder of businessman Uttam Gogoi, found dead on July 25. Initially suspected as a robbery, the case was revealed to be a planned murder involving Gogoi’s wife, daughter, and a 17-year-old boy. All three were…
Golaghat district administration will evict 205 families from 300 bighas in Negheribill on August 8. Panic has led 80% of residents to leave. Around 40 families got a brief High Court stay. Separately, 400 homes were demolished in Dakshin Nambor’s…