The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail pleas of Masum Yusuf Ahmed and Tanbir Yusuf Ahmed, who were arrested by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell on April 4. The siblings are accused in two separate cases (No. 8/2025…
Basistha Police and STF Assam seized 282 fake ₹500 notes, black paper bundles, a phone, and a scooty in Kerakuchi. Accused Abedur Rahman (33) of Hajo was arrested. Legal action is underway.
Gauhati University is holding the X-RAYDIATE Materials Characterisation Workshop on May 7–8 at its SAIF facility, in collaboration with Malvern Panalytical. The event will focus on XRD and XRF techniques for analyzing materials like silicon and metals. Experts will offer…
Assam cabinet has approved the Thermal Power Generation Product Promotion Policy 2025 to meet rising energy demand, expected to reach 5,000 MW by 2032. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced free land, infrastructure support, and up to 27% government equity for…
At its 80th AGM, the Bharatiya Cha Parishad (BCP) emphasized sustainability and innovation to address rising costs, climate change, and productivity issues in the tea industry. Outgoing chairman Nalin Khemani urged diversification and use of technology, while speakers like Paban…
Campaigning ended for the second phase of Assam's panchayat polls scheduled on May 7 across 13 districts. BJP, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, focused on welfare schemes, while Congress highlighted unemployment and inflation. Over 91 lakh voters will decide…
A Morigaon businessman, Narayan Das, was arrested after a viral video showed him sexually assaulting a female Labrador. NGOs filed an FIR on May 5 after viewing the disturbing footage. Police acted swiftly, arresting Das and rescuing three dogs from…
A fire broke out at a shop near the 1st Gate of the 4th Assam Police Battalion in Kahilipara on Sunday. Dispur Fire Services responded swiftly, containing the blaze and saving property worth Rs 28 lakh. The shop, owned by…
The Department of School Education has extended the deadline for online teacher transfer applications under Elementary, Secondary, and Samagra Shiksha to May 20, from April 30. Eligible teachers must apply via www.hrmsassam.in, as per the Assam Teachers’ Act, 2020, and…
Assam Police arrested Sukur Ali after his viral campaign speech claimed Mughal emperor Aurangzeb donated land for the Kamakhya and Ram temples. He also said the Ahom community “did nothing for Assam,” sparking outrage and multiple FIRs. Authorities charged him…