Rs 5 Crore GST Evasion Uncovered in Guwahati; One Arrested
The State GST department uncovered a ₹5 crore tax evasion by Shiva Traders and Goyal Traders in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar. Varun Goyal was arrested, and investigations continue.
Gaurav Gogoi Stresses Decorum in Assembly Speeches
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi criticized some Assam Assembly members for treating the House like a political rally. He emphasized that speeches in the Assembly must reflect constitutional values and dignity, not casual political rhetoric.
CM Sarma Urges United Stand Against Illegal Immigration
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged citizens to adopt a firm stance on security to combat illegal immigration. He stressed public support is vital for central assistance. Sarma criticized Congress and highlighted challenges in deporting infiltrators to Bangladesh. He called…
Missing Assam Woman Found Dead in Uttarakhand River
Rosmita Hojai, 26, from Assam, who went missing on June 5 en route to Delhi for an RRB exam, was found dead in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal. Two men who reported her missing are being questioned. Police are investigating, and a…
Assam Flood Situation Improves, 1.6 Lakh Still Affected
Floodwaters receded in Assam with major rivers flowing below danger levels. Yet, 1.6 lakh people across nine districts remain affected. Sribhumi is the worst-hit, and 27 deaths have been reported so far. Over 6,000 people are in relief camps, and…
Assam DCs Allowed to Reschedule School Timings Amid Heat
Due to rising temperatures, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has authorized District Commissioners to adjust school timings based on local weather. Guwahati recorded 37°C, though no heatwave alert has been issued. The IMD predicts a below-normal monsoon for the Northeast…
Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Dhubri Amid Communal Tension
Dhubri DC Dibakar Nath enforced Section 163(1) of BNSS, 2023, imposing prohibitory orders due to communal unrest after alleged cow meat was found near temples. Shops were ordered shut, gatherings banned, and police used tear gas to control crowds. One…
BPF to Go Solo in BTC Polls, Slams UPPL’s Job Drive
BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary confirmed the party will contest all 40 BTC seats independently. He accused UPPL leader Pramod Boro of political instability and alleged that UPPL’s recent job ads are scams without financial approval.
Kaziranga Launches Helpline to Rescue Flood-Hit Wildlife
Kaziranga National Park authorities have activated helpline 03776-269563 for reporting injured or stranded animals due to rising floods. Rescue operations are ongoing, with veterinarians and forest teams on high alert. The CWRC is also assisting in minimizing wildlife casualties.
Students Protest Tree Felling for Guwahati Flyover Project
Students from Cotton University and other colleges staged a peaceful protest near Rabindra Bhawan on Sunday against the felling of old trees for the GNB Road flyover near Dighalipukhuri. Tensions rose as police tried to disperse them. Protesters sang Bhupen…