In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Crime Branch arrested two men, including Ranjit Tayung of North Lakhimpur, from Garchuk for running a large fraud racket. The duo duped victims with fake loan promises, including one case of ₹78 lakh,…
Jalukbari Police arrested three accused involved in a dognapping racket in Bokolia, Karbi Anglong. The gang admitted to buying stolen street dogs cheaply and reselling them at higher prices. Three vehicles used in the crime were seized, and legal action…
Noonmati Police traced and rescued four missing minor girls from Shanti Nagar, Jorhat, Patharqurey, and Barpeta, safely reuniting them with their families. All rescued minors have been handed over to their lawful guardians.
Basistha Police arrested Mochnur Ahmed (35) after raids in Bongaigaon, Chirang, and Kokrajhar, recovering seven stolen vehicles including two Mahindra Thars and an XUV700. Investigations revealed he mainly targeted self-drive and rental cars. Legal action has been initiated.
As part of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations, the Assam government will introduce online music classes in 56 Aadarsha Vidyalayas. The initiative will use the ‘Gurusish’ platform, powered by the patented Gamaka Box Notation System (GBNS), to teach Indian…
Numaligarh Refinery Ltd’s bamboo-based biorefinery has successfully produced 99.7% pure ethanol in trial runs on September 3, marking a major milestone in second-generation ethanol production. The plant, India’s first to make ethanol from bamboo biomass, will be formally inaugurated by…
A row has erupted in Chandmari, Guwahati, after residents opposed a puja committee’s plan to build a pandal on a busy road, accusing GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania of backing the move. Locals allege the committee, with Sarania as chief advisor,…
Nalbari police have arrested three people, including a young woman, in connection with the brutal robbery and murder of Promod Chandra Barman at his Mohkhuli residence on August 29. The other two accused, Mrinmoy Bezbaruah and Bhaskar Jyoti Deka, have…
Assam has launched year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the “Bard of the Brahmaputra.” The state government, cultural organisations, and Assamese communities worldwide are paying tribute through cultural functions, exhibitions, and community events…
Guwahati, Sept 8: The recent revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has sparked optimism in the real estate and construction sector. The Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) has welcomed the reforms, calling them a positive…