In the early hours of Monday, an armed group of 15 robbers broke into the home of Brahmangram village businessman Niben Chandra Roy. They looted Rs 11 lakh in cash and gold ornaments, then moved to his nearby shop and…
AIUDF leader Ashraful Hussain criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's plan to introduce laws against Love Jihad and Land Jihad, accusing him of promoting a communal agenda. Sarma announced harsher penalties for Love Jihad, including life imprisonment, and required…
The East Guwahati Police District team from Jorabat Outpost intercepted a vehicle (AS12 BC 9241) attempting to smuggle 14 live cattle into Meghalaya on Monday morning. Two suspects, Abdul Kashem (23) and Sahadat Alam (22), both from Dalgaon, were arrested…
The Assam Rail Passengers’ Association (ARPA) met with Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi, requesting an increase in local passenger trains and the resumption of pre-Covid services. ARPA highlighted issues like the cancellation of essential trains, reduced sleeper coaches, and withdrawal of…
Due to unprecedented flooding in Guwahati, all educational institutions in the city will remain closed on Tuesday.
Guwahati experienced heavy rains on Monday afternoon, leading to significant flooding across the city. The downpour, lasting about an hour, caused knee-deep to waist-deep water levels on major roads like GS Road and Maniram Dewan Road. Key areas such as…
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, plans to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. The new legislation aims to combat "love jihad" by imposing stringent penalties on individuals who deceive their…
A serious road accident on the Shradhanjali flyover in Guwahati late Sunday night highlighted the growing issue of drunk driving in the city. The driver, suspected to be inebriated, crashed into a divider and is critically injured. He is receiving…
The united opposition in Assam confirmed their alliance will remain intact through the 2026 assembly elections, contesting as a unified bloc. This decision was made in a United Opposition Forum meeting led by APCC President Bhupen Kumar Borah in Guwahati…
Kaliabor Police arrested Rezaul Huda Faraji, son of Ruphihat MLA Nurul Huda, for involvement in an oil theft racket. Rezaul, also known as Rakibul, surrendered at Uluvani police station. Police linked him to the racket through evidence, including a Rs…