Central trade unions, employee associations, and Samyukt Kisan Morcha have called a nationwide strike on May 20. Assam will participate actively, as announced at a joint convention in Guwahati. The protest targets the Centre’s labour reforms, new labour codes, and…
STF Assam seized 455 grams of heroin worth ₹4 crore from a bus at Guwahati ISBT. Four people, including the driver, two handymen, and the alleged recipient, were arrested. The drugs were intended for distribution in Hajo and Rangia.
A 22-year-old woman from Gossaigaon accused Safiqul Islam of raping her thrice in a forest near Golakganj. He lured her under the pretext of marriage, with help from his brother-in-law. Locals intervened, but the accused fled. The woman was later…
Only 5 out of 36 students passed the HSLC exam at Konaktapara Higher Secondary School in Darrang, sparking protests. Locals blamed poor discipline, negligent teaching, and misuse of mobile phones. They demanded the resignation of the headmaster and urged government…
Ribokson Dkhar Sawian, a 34-year-old Meghalaya Home Guard, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in North Guwahati. While Assam Police cited a heart attack, his family disputes the claim and demands a probe. Ribokson had gone missing during NDRF training…
SSB’s 6th Battalion, with the Forest Department, foiled a timber smuggling attempt near the India-Bhutan border in Ambari forest on April 12. Smugglers fled, abandoning a tractor-trolley with illegal timber. The seized goods were handed over to the Forest Department.
Assam Congress is under fire over a cash-for-ticket controversy in Dhubri ahead of Panchayat polls. APCC president Bhupen Borah admitted complaints and promised action against those involved. A show-cause notice was issued to Dhubri Congress chief Abedur Zaman over alleged…
The BJP secured two Zila Parishad seats unopposed in Assam’s Darrang district ahead of the Panchayat polls. Bitopan Deka and Parismita Nath were declared winners without contest. The BJP and ally AGP are contesting all 12 ZP seats in the…
Gauhati University, with Paryavaran Sanrakshan, felicitated Dr. Purnima Devi Barman and Prof. Prasanta Kr Saikia for their wildlife conservation contributions. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta presided over the event. Dr. Barman was honored for her global work with the Greater…
Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) has been designated a Regional Centre by the National Medical Commission. It will now lead Faculty Development Programmes for Assam, West Bengal, and Tripura. The centre was inaugurated recently at GMCH, with top medical…