All government, provincialized, and private schools in Kamrup Metro will remain closed from 24th to 27th September 2024 due to extreme heat. The decision follows reports of students falling ill from heat and dehydration. The move, approved by the District…
A four-member armed gang robbed businessman Brindaban Das of over ₹4.5 lakh in his Dudhnoi residence during broad daylight. The incident occurred in the Shantipur locality, just 300 meters from the Dudhnoi Police Station. The robbers, armed with pistols and…
Assam Police arrested Gautam Sarkar, owner of Sarkar Brothers in Bijni, for possession of 0.53 grams of narcotics. The police raided his shop based on a tip-off. Sarkar is now under investigation. In a separate operation near Guwahati Railway Station,…
A 53-year-old woman, Bagare Hembrom, was brutally murdered in Gossaigaon on Monday, allegedly by her nephew, Ganesh Hembrom, over suspicions of witchcraft. The attack followed the deaths of two family members, leading to accusations against Bagare. Police are investigating, though…
RTI activist Dulal Borah failed to attend a scheduled meeting with the Chief Minister's Vigilance team on Monday, though his manager and HR personnel from NE Bharat were present. The Assam State Information Commission has accused Borah of misusing the…
A Class 9 student at Padum Pukhuri High School, Sipajhar, was fatally attacked by a senior student on Sunday night. The victim suffered severe injuries and was declared dead at Mangaldai Civil Hospital. The altercation occurred between classes when a…
Members of six ethnic communities in Assam—Adivasi/Tea Tribes, Tai Ahom, Moran, Matak, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi—protested in New Delhi, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Frustrated by delays, they demonstrated at Jantar Mantar, holding placards and shouting slogans like "No ST, No…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an 86% reduction in rhino poaching in Assam since 2016, coinciding with World Rhino Day. He credited the success to the "double engine" BJP government and emphasized the importance of rhinos to Assam's identity…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate three pairs of special trains during the upcoming festive season. These trains will run between Rangapara North-Shalimar, Forbesganj-Agra Cantt., and New Jalpaiguri-Howrah. The trains will run from early October to November, with detailed…
Over 200 trees were cut down near the 10 APBn headquarters, Narakashur Hill, for projects like Jal Jeevan Mission. Citizens criticized the government for prioritizing development over the environment, especially amid rising temperatures. Locals expressed frustration, calling the tree-cutting a…