Police Arrest Heroin Peddler in Guwahati
Pan Bazaar Police arrested Buduwa Chauhan Mishra (23) from Uzan Bazaar for heroin peddling. Mishra was caught trading 13 vials of suspected heroin weighing 17.11 grams. Legal proceedings are underway.
ASPTA Demands Revision of No-Detention Policy
The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association (ASPTA) has urged Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu to align with the Centre's changes to the no-detention policy under the Right to Education Act. ASPTA emphasized that canceling the policy would enhance education quality…
Fire Destroys Homes in Bongaigaon, Assam
A fire near Balarpet Tiniali Bazaar in Bongaigaon, Assam, destroyed three homes and a tempo vehicle, causing losses of Rs. 30 lakh. The properties, owned by Samed Ali, Suleman Ali, and Rafiqul Islam, were completely gutted. An electrical short circuit…
Assam CM Raises Alarm Over Rising Illegal Infiltration
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced concerns over increasing illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, linked to its economic crisis and textile sector collapse. Sarma reported Assam Police apprehends 20-25 infiltrators daily, but many evade detection. He stressed stronger border vigilance, following…
Arms Seizure in Kokrajhar Raises Security Concerns in Assam
A major arms cache, including four handmade rifles resembling AK-47s, was seized in Kokrajhar during Assam Police’s Operation Praghat. The STF, led by SDGP Harmeet Singh, also recovered explosives, 34 live rounds, 24 blank cartridges, and IED-making materials from ABT…
Assam Police STF Cracks Down on Terror Sleeper Cells
Under Operation Praghat, Assam Police's STF and Kokrajhar police arrested two individuals, Abdul Zaher Sheikh and Sabbir Mirdha, linked to terror activities. This brings the total arrests to 10 in eight days, including members of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT),…
Businessman Abducted in Karbi Anglong Found Murdered
The body of businessman Ratan Dutta, abducted from Karbi Anglong on December 19, was discovered in Dhansiri Sanctuary. Karbi Anglong SP Sanjiv Kumar Saikia confirmed the victim was held for ransom before being murdered. Former DNLA member Sana Singh and…
British-Era Cemetery in Nazira to Undergo Restoration
The historic British-era cemetery in Nazira is set for a revival, driven by the efforts of local MLA and Leader of the Opposition, Debabrata Saikia. A six-member committee, headed by the Nazira Co-District Commissioner, will oversee the "Development of British…
Two Killed in Tragic Road Accident on Supermarket Flyover, Guwahati
A tragic road accident occurred on the Supermarket flyover in Guwahati on Sunday, resulting in the death of a Rapido driver and a pillion rider. Sources confirmed that an unknown vehicle collided with the bike from behind before fleeing the…
GMC Cracks Down on Food Joints for Hygiene Violations
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has sealed several food joints and imposed fines for breaching hygiene and safety standards. Workers criticized the process, alleging arbitrary fines and lack of follow-ups. GMC officials defended the actions, citing public complaints and the…