The Gauhati High Court set aside a single bench's refusal to direct the Assam government to address the cases of six candidates selected for civil services despite doubts over their qualification in the 2018 CCE prelims. Controversies arose due to…
The STF apprehended three individuals in connection with a fake currency case in Tegheria, under Khetri Police Station. The accused, Mofidul Islam (29), Nurjamal Islam (20), and Abdul Kalam (30), were found with a Swift Dzire car (AS 01 EP…
Mojibur Rahman was arrested in Rupahihat for allegedly selling beef at a temporary hotel in the weekly market. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid and apprehended him. This marks the first arrest under Assam's ban on selling beef…
Manas National Park, located in Assam's Baksa district along the Bhutan border, has reported ₹33 lakh in revenue over two months, driven by an influx of 9,000 domestic and international tourists. The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, regained its…
A raid at New Star Beauty & Spa Salon in Ulubari, Guwahati, led to the seizure of 7 vials of suspected heroin (9.28 grams) and 9 wraps of ganja (81.05 grams). Three individuals—Saleha Khatun (21), Trisha Das (23), and Munni…
Jayanta Mallabaruah, the new DoHUA minister, held an introductory meeting at Janata Bhawan to review key state projects. Commissioner Kavita Padmanabhan presented an update on ongoing works. The minister emphasized timely execution, streamlined processes, and aligning efforts with Chief Minister…
The body of Vishal Ram, a painter, was found near B Borooah Cancer Institute with injury marks, tied hands, and a cloth around the neck. Police sent the body for a post-mortem at GMCH, while CID fingerprint experts collected evidence…
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati has introduced a daily direct flight to Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony and passenger activities. This new service, the longest route from Guwahati, aims to boost…
Assam has proposed Jagiroad for inclusion in the New Cities Scheme, an extension of the Smart Cities Mission launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The scheme earmarks ₹8,000 crore as a performance-based challenge fund to incubate…
A police vehicle in Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy crashed near Patarkuchi in Sonapur on Tuesday. The vehicle, traveling from Tezpur to Guwahati, lost control and hit the divider. No casualties were reported, and the convoy had already…