Sumi Borah, wanted in connection with an illegal trading scam, hinted in a social media video that she might surrender to the police on Wednesday, though she did not specify the location. Borah and her husband, Tarkik Borah, are being…
IIT-Guwahati has barred journalists from entering its campus following the suspected suicide of Binmalesh Kumar, a 21-year-old third-year Computer Science student. His body was found in his hostel room, sparking protests among students who blame academic pressure and strict attendance…
A 12-member gang assaulted a family near Chaulkhowa railway station in Dibrugarh late Tuesday night. The attackers, armed with sharp weapons, stormed into the home of local resident Biki Ali, leaving one person severely injured and three others, including a…
Assam’s Leader of Opposition, Debabrata Saikia, has urged for enhanced security for individuals accused in unregulated trading investment scams. Speaking at Rajiv Bhawan, Saikia emphasized the need to protect those in custody, citing alarming instances where accused individuals have died…
The Supreme Court of India, hearing a petition on alleged fake encounters in Assam, questioned the legality of recent deaths of accused individuals. The court suggested forming a Commission to investigate and adjourned the case to October 22, allowing the…
Rohingya and Chin refugees from Myanmar, housed in Goalpara's Matia transit camp, have been on a hunger strike since Monday, protesting their extended detention. They demand transfer to the UNHCR in New Delhi, relocation to a detention center in the…
The Assam government has reassigned guardian ministers to various districts, as announced in a recent notification by the Parliamentary Affairs Department. Fourteen cabinet ministers will now oversee development and welfare activities in their newly assigned districts. Their responsibilities include monitoring…
The Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) is set to launch a Hop-on Hop-off Catamaran Service in Guwahati this weekend, aimed at boosting river tourism. The service will connect four key points along the Brahmaputra River: Hanuman Mandir, Kamakhya, Kachari, and…
Assam Police’s special task force (STF) arrested three individuals in Guwahati on Tuesday during a raid that led to the seizure of 153 vials of heroin, totaling 204.5 grams. The operation, based on specific intelligence, was led by Inspector Kapil…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the formation of a joint committee to investigate claims of industrial encroachment and environmental degradation near Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The decision, issued on August 27, 2024, follows concerns from locals about brick…