The Jorhat District Committee of Raijor Dal and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), along with local residents, held a sit-in protest outside the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) office. The demonstration was against allegedly high electricity bills due to…
Three doctors at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) were allegedly assaulted by patient attendants on Monday, leading to heightened tensions among the medical staff. The incident occurred during the doctors' shift in the Surgery Department, with five individuals detained…
Assam police arrested Fayajul Hazarika, alias Denis, in Guwahati for impersonating a CBI officer and other law enforcement roles. Hazarika, who was often seen in uniform, even participated in Independence Day celebrations. A police raid on his residence uncovered fake…
A tense situation in Goalpara district unfolded as Meghalaya police fired at two suspected kidnappers on Damra Road in Dudhnoi. The suspects, who had abducted Chuna Mia on August 10 and demanded a ransom of Rs 7 lakh, attempted to…
The Opposition Congress plans to approach the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the deaths of five individuals during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam in 2019. Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the circumstances of these deaths,…
Starting September 1, alcohol prices in Assam will decrease due to adjusted ad-valorem taxes, as announced by the Assam Excise Department on August 17. This follows a price hike in March intended to boost state revenue. The new tax framework…
The Guwahati Traffic Police has issued a new advisory for traffic changes due to the foundation work of the Cycle Factory Flyover. From August 19, 2024, the route from Birubari Tiniali to Barsapara Tiniali will be one-way, with vehicles allowed…
A body identified as Ashok Barman, 26, was found near the rail line in Noonmati's Sector 3 on Saturday night. The family suspects foul play, noting injury marks inconsistent with a train accident. The New Guwahati GRP has registered a…
The Assam Police has urged the public to remain vigilant and report cybercrimes to help safeguard the digital space. They emphasized the importance of public awareness in preventing cybercrimes and encouraged reporting incidents at www.cybercrime.gov.in.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Northeast, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall until August 24. Assam and Meghalaya are expected to see isolated heavy rains, with Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura facing similar conditions…