Gauhati University lodged a complaint with Assam DGP after a fake poster about a Bollywood singer’s performance went viral. The university clarified no such event is planned and warned of security risks ahead of its April 25 convocation, which President…
Assam Police STF seized heroin and 2.7 lakh Yaba tablets worth Rs 71 crore in Kamrup’s Amingaon on Friday. Two couriers were arrested during the operation, led by STF chief Parthasarathi Mahanta. The narcotics were being smuggled out of the…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 10 crore for a theological centre to research Karbi Anglong’s indigenous faith. During the Aron Barim Armu Chingrum Amaipi event, he also promised Rs 10,000 assistance to indigenous priests and Rongker sheds for…
Congress leaders Bhupen Borah and Ripun Bora launched a manifesto promising rural development, timely elections, and anti-corruption measures. They criticized the BJP for election delays, failed welfare schemes, and MGNREGA neglect. Congress pledged to raise MGNREGA wages, complete PMAY houses,…
Ahead of the May 7 panchayat elections, Kamrup district launched two helplines — 1800-345-3917 (toll-free) and 0361-2724274 — for reporting Model Code of Conduct violations and election-related issues. The move was announced during a review meeting led by election observers…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will emphasize rural development, agro-based economy, and government schemes in its panchayat poll campaign. AGP vice president Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said a smooth seat-sharing deal with BJP will help avoid vote division. Highlighting strong governance…
Rashida Khatun, wife of alleged drug trafficker Nur Alom Sheikh, has filed her nomination as an independent candidate for Ward No. 5 of Bhashani Char Gaon Panchayat in Dhubri. Sheikh was recently arrested under the NDPS Act and faces serious…
A girl was found in critical condition after being allegedly raped in Bongalmora, Lakhimpur. She was rushed to Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital for treatment. Local residents have named Habijul as the prime suspect, and the police are investigating. Authorities…
BTC CEM Pramod Boro greeted PM Modi, HM Shah, and CM Sarma on Bihu. He stated that most BTR Accord clauses have been implemented, NDFB cadres are being rehabilitated, and peace has been restored in BTR. Initiatives like Green Bodoland…
Mumbai and Morigaon Cyber Crime Branches arrested five cyber fraud gang members from Laharighat. Acting on intelligence, a late-night operation led to the arrest of Ilias Ahmed, Azharul Islam, Mahibur Rahman, Mahiuddin Ahmed, and Abdul Malek.