A devastating fire broke out at Geetanjali, a prominent electronics shop in Barpeta Road, early Tuesday morning. The blaze, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, led to damages estimated at Rs 2 crore. Despite the rapid response by the…
Security forces in Assam successfully disbanded a budding militant group of 20 youths in the Kokrajhar-Chirang forests. The group surrendered after negotiations, handing over a significant arsenal, including automatic rifles, pistols, and grenades. Assam DGP GP Singh commended the operation,…
A newborn baby was found abandoned near Devicharan Barua Girls College in Assam's Jorhat district on Monday night. Two women discovered the infant alive and immediately informed the police, who took the baby to a hospital for care. The incident…
A Kamrup (M) court convicted Pappa Ali Khan, Bittu Saha, and Bikky Sarkar for sexually abusing a minor girl, sentencing them to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,00,000 for the victim. The crime occurred in…
In a swift operation, West Guwahati Police intercepted a truck in Jalukbari and rescued 38 live cattle intended for smuggling. The truck was stopped following an intelligence tip-off. Legal action has been initiated against those involved.
A schoolgirl in Guwahati's Hengrabari area was allegedly molested by unidentified miscreants on Monday while returning home. The assailants targeted her private parts but fled when she screamed for help. The victim's family has filed a complaint with Dispur police,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Assam Legislative Assembly, digitizing the legislative process. The app allows real-time updates on Assembly proceedings, including question-and-answer sessions, accessible to the public via a dedicated portal…
The Assam government has signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati to create a 52-episode documentary series on Lachit Borphukan, the legendary General of the Ahom Kingdom. The agreement was signed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Doordarshan's Director General…
Assam's BJP and Congress are preparing for upcoming legislative assembly by-elections. BJP announced Diplu Ranjan Sarma as its candidate for the Samuguri constituency, planning to contest three of five seats, leaving Bongaigaon for ally AGP. A strategic meeting, attended by…
On World Elephant Day, Manas National Park officials reported a promising rise in the elephant population, crediting successful conservation efforts. Although official numbers aren't available, park authorities remain optimistic. Efforts to address human-elephant conflict (HEC) continue, with Eco-Development Committees playing…