Notorious Drug Peddler Arrested in Beharbari Raid
Basistha Police arrested drug peddler Moidul Islam alias Raju (33) from Beharbari. They seized 31.52 grams of heroin, 26 empty vials, a mobile phone, and a scooty (AS01DL4036) during the raid.
Congress Protests After Attack on MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s Convoy in Dhing
After the attack on Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s convoy in Dhing, party leaders submitted a memorandum to Assam DGP Harmeet Singh. Congress accused the police of law and order failure and alleged BJP involvement. The party demanded free and fair…
19 Held in Assam Over Pro-Pakistan Posts; Border Security Tightened
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed 19 arrests for alleged pro-Pakistan remarks, calling the accused “traitors.” AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was among the first detained. A Pakistani woman living in Tinsukia is under review for deportation. In Dhubri, five Bangladeshi…
Kamrup Reviews Panchayat Poll Preparations Ahead of Elections
A review meeting chaired by Kamrup DC Deva Kumar Mishra was held on Sunday to assess panchayat poll preparations. Key topics included ballot printing, staff training, transport, and distribution of election materials. Election materials for Palasbari, Boko-Chhaygaon, and Chamoria will…
One Dead, One Injured in Truck Collision at Lokhra Flyover
A moving truck rammed into a stationary truck at Lokhra flyover, Guwahati, killing a handyman and seriously injuring the driver. Rescue efforts and identity verification are underway.
Seven Cattle Thieves and Agent Nabbed by Biswanath Police
Biswanath Police, with Sootea PS, arrested seven cattle thieves and an agent following a secret tip-off. Two stolen cattle were recovered. The arrests came after public outrage over cattle thefts, particularly a recent theft of seven cattle from Khanaguri village…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Unveils Major School Infrastructure Plans at Golden Jubilee Event
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Golden Jubilee of Chandraprava Bora High School in Azara, Guwahati. He announced a ₹32,000 crore plan to build new infrastructure for 4,000 schools, starting with 500 schools. Sarma stressed improving Assamese-medium education, merging…
Gauhati University Shines in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025
Gauhati University has entered the 1201–1500 band in the THE World University Rankings 2025 and ranks 48th among Indian institutions in Asia. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta credited the achievement to bold reforms and collective efforts. GU’s recent milestones include…
Guwahati Residents Question GMC Over Poor Services Despite High Property Tax Collection
Despite paying over ₹82 crore in property taxes this year, Guwahati residents accuse the GMC of failing to deliver basic services. Poor drainage, irregular garbage collection, patchy street lighting, and water supply issues have sparked public outrage. Citizens demand accountability…
Kamrup (M) DC Orders Immediate Removal of Silt from Drains
The Kamrup (M) District Commissioner directed departments, agencies, and contractors to clear lifted silt from drains within two hours.