Assam police in Samaguri arrested Taher Uddin on Monday for his involvement in a violent attack on journalists during a by-poll campaign. The attack occurred on Saturday, with Congress supporters allegedly assaulting media personnel covering a firing incident. Three other…
On Monday, a 12-hour bandh organized by the Moran and Motok Students’ Union brought Dibrugarh and Tinsukia to a standstill. Starting at 5 am, shops remained closed, and public transport ceased operations. Protesters, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six…
Lakhimpur police rescued a five-year-old girl from Boginadi after she was allegedly abducted by the family's domestic help, Sumi Gogoi, from Beltola Bazar in Guwahati. The girl's mother filed an FIR at Dispur Police Station on Friday. Police initiated a…
Gorchuk Police arrested three individuals, including a minor, from Barpeta for ATM card swapping. The arrested suspects are Amirul Ali (26) and Injamumul Khan (23). Police seized 20 ATM cards, eight SIM cards, and an ATM swap machine. The gang…
Guwahati's rapid urbanization has led to a rise in illegal rooftop constructions, despite existing regulations. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) struggles to enforce building codes due to limited resources, relying on public complaints for inspections. Unauthorized structures, including open terraces…
A devastating fire broke out at Delask brick kiln in Karimganj district's Kaliganj region on November 10, engulfing multiple structures. Fire brigades quickly contained the blaze, and no casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause and extent of the…
Rajesh K. Mediratta, Managing Director and CEO of the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), stated that the exploration of natural gas in Northeast India could significantly cut imports, boost the local economy, and create trade opportunities, especially with Bangladesh. Speaking at…
The Moran and Motok Students’ Unions have called for a 12-hour bandh in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia on Monday, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities, including Moran, Motok, and Adivasi/Tea tribes. Protesters, led by Akash Moran, President of the…
Three youth were detained early Sunday for protesting against tree felling for a proposed flyover in Bharalumukh. The detainees, including artist Marshal Baruah, were held at Bharalumukh Police Station after creating graffiti with an objectionable slogan targeting Assam CM Himanta…
At a poll rally in Bongaigaon, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal predicted that NDA candidate Diptimoyee Choudhury would win the Bongaigaon Assembly seat by over 50,000 votes. He also promised to address the long-pending demand for a bridge over the Champavati…