The Golaghat Press Club, along with various organizations, organized an anti-drug bike rally from Golaghat town to Merapani on the Assam-Nagaland border. Over 300 participants, including members from Golaghat District Students Union and Assam State Journalists’ Association, joined the rally…
The Gauhati High Court directed the Assam government to ensure all District Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) don’t permit offline or online lotteries. The court ordered strict action against violators. The directive came during a hearing on a…
The Gauhati High Court directed the Assam government to release pending payments to contractor Rishi Gupta for work completed two years ago. The court criticized the government’s financial management and noted disparities in fund allocation. Despite a September 30 deadline,…
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging him to focus on skilling Assam’s workforce instead of “pleasing political masters.” Kharge challenged Sarma to attract investments based on Assam’s strengths and offered to help make Assam…
The Majuli-Jorhat bridge construction is set to resume as the Centre considers issuing a fresh tender. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is personally overseeing the issue. The project stalled after the previous contractor, UP…
Guwahati Police have ruled out murder in the death of Dhruvajyoti Barman, an administrative superintendent from Cotton University, stating it was likely an accident. Barman died after a collision and confrontation with a truck driver in Jorabat. Police suspect he…
The Assam government plans to make swimming proficiency mandatory for Class I officers to enhance disaster preparedness in the flood-prone state. The proposal, discussed in the 51st State Executive Meeting, includes incentives like training reimbursement and linking promotions to swimming…
Two drug peddlers, Ratul Sonowal and Rajen Mura, escaped police custody in Digboi. Rajen was quickly recaptured, while Ratul remains at large. The incident occurred during their transfer to Tinsukia District Jail. A manhunt is underway to apprehend Ratul.
Nagaon police successfully rescued Mofijul Haque, who was kidnapped by Sohidul Haque and Shariful Haque. The abductors, caught in Laokhowa, had demanded a hefty ransom. The police acted swiftly, apprehending the kidnappers and securing the victim's release.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "baby" who imagines himself as a "phantom." The comments were made during a campaign in Jharkhand, reigniting their long-standing rivalry. Sarma, who left Congress in…