Basistha Police have arrested three alleged repeat offenders—Azhar Ali, Vishal Bodo and Kazimuddin—for multiple thefts across Guwahati. Stolen items recovered include aluminium and copper wires, tools, a cylinder, and an e-rickshaw used to transport the goods.
A man identified as Soumitra Indu from Kolkata was found dead on Wednesday inside the bungalow of Murphulani tea estate’s Social Development Officer in Golaghat. The body was discovered by the caretaker. Police have launched an investigation, and the body…
The Assam CID has launched a statewide crackdown after uncovering forged degree certificates allegedly used to secure government teaching posts. Between 15 and 25 cases have been registered so far, with at least 50 suspects believed to have submitted fake…
BPF chief and BTC CEM Hagrama Mohilary announced a large public rally on December 5 to unite communities and outline the party’s vision ahead of the 2026 Assam polls. He said the BPF may contest around 15 seats and is…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday urged the Centre to award the Bharat Ratna to late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg and called for clarity on his death in Singapore. Speaking during Zero Hour, he questioned how the incident occurred during…
Bilasipara, Dhubri: Public outrage is mounting in Bilasipara over the local police's apparent negligence and slow response in investigating the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl. The incident, which occurred on the evening of November 27, saw the Class VIII…
A CAG report has exposed serious lapses in the Assam Tea Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation between 2017-18 and 2021-22, including poor worker registration, massive PF defaults, and risky investments. Only 624 of 1,197 tea estates have fully enrolled workers, leaving…
Two ULFA-I cadres, identified as Baan Axom and Astitva Axom, surrendered to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Namsai district on Tuesday, nearly ten days after senior leader Arunoday Axom laid down arms. Police recovered a rifle, ammunition, and magazines…
Protests at Tezpur University demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh continued for the 75th day on Wednesday, with students, staff, and faculty accusing him of corruption and mismanagement. Support has grown, including backing from AASU, which held…
Employees of Assam’s 108 ambulance service continued their sit-in protest in Chachal, demanding regularisation of nearly 3,000 workers, fair wages, and overtime pay. The strike has disrupted emergency services, though EMRI Green Health Services says temporary staff and support teams…