In a major boost to rail connectivity in western Assam, the Saraighat Express has begun its first-ever experimental stoppage at Goalpara town railway station from February 6. The move reduces the distance between Goalpara and Howrah by nearly 12 percent…
Noonmati Police successfully rescued a minor girl reported missing from the Birkuchi area within 24 hours. After due verification and completion of formalities, the child was safely handed over to her legal guardian.
Ahead of the HSLC and HSSLC examinations, the Udalguri district administration has imposed prohibitory orders around all examination centres to ensure a fair and peaceful conduct of exams. Restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS ban unauthorized gatherings within 100…
Two youths were killed and another critically injured in a road accident on the Dhekiajuli–Singri stretch near Nambogoribari on Friday evening. A speeding truck collided head-on with a scooter carrying three riders, killing 24-year-old Haridev Jena on the spot. Ankur…
Gorchuk Police arrested a man from Baragaon area after recovering fake gold articles and counterfeit currency during a targeted operation. The accused, Rustom Ali of Bihpuria, was found with two fake gold items weighing 1.386 kg and 200 fake ₹500…
A team of the Election Commission of India arrived in Guwahati on a two-day visit to review preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections. The team will hold meetings with district commissioners, senior superintendents of police, government officials, and political party…
The Karbi Anglong district administration has ordered the expulsion of three individuals declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunal. The orders were issued on February 2 under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950. The individuals have been directed to leave…
Tea planters’ associations have approached the Gauhati High Court challenging the Assam government’s decision to allot labour line land to workers, arguing that tea estates function as an integrated unit and cannot be fragmented. The court has listed the matter…
A citizens’ forum has warned that the Justice Biplab Kumar Sharma Commission report on the APSC exam scam may be set aside due to alleged lapses by the Assam government. The matter is under challenge before the Gauhati High Court,…
The Samay Paribartan Yatra of the Assam Pradesh Congress was disrupted on Saturday after the convoy of senior leader Gaurav Gogoi was stopped at Bordubia in Sonitpur district. BJP workers blocked the National Highway, raised slogans, and halted traffic, creating…