A significant marksheet scam at Gauhati University has come to light, involving the illicit manipulation of marks through financial transactions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that individuals managing the computerized marksheet system inflated marks for students in exchange for…
The Gauhati High Court has strongly criticized the Assam government and relevant departments for their lackadaisical response to a public interest litigation (PIL) addressing persistent waterlogging in Guwahati. Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Kardak Ete expressed dissatisfaction with the…
In response to the court's dissatisfaction with the weak chargesheet in the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) scam, a new investigating officer has been appointed. Upen Kalita will replace Special Investigation Team (SIT) Deputy Chief Prateek Thube as the lead…
A 20-year-old man from Baksa district has been arrested for allegedly concealing his religious identity to pursue a romantic relationship with a Hindu girl, sparking controversy over so-called "love jihad" in the region. The accused, whose name has been withheld,…
The Director General of Police, Assam, has transferred the Dhakuakhana murder case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) amid ongoing speculation about the identity of the beheaded, half-burned body found in a field. The body is suspected to belong to…
A significant development in the Jorhat grenade blast case has sparked outrage in Titabor, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) report did not mention Dipankar Gogoi, a suspect who was found dead under mysterious circumstances. Dipankar, 22, was detained by…
In a tragic turn of events, Kaushik Baruah, a 25-year-old youth from Hajo, was found dead under mysterious circumstances near the Titaimaree bridge on the Chaparmukh-Kampur state highway on Thursday morning. Missing since Wednesday afternoon from Amsoi in Nagaon, Baruah's…
In a significant breakthrough, Barpeta police have arrested Rituparna Pathak, chairman of Shraddha Surabhi Nidhi Limited, on charges of fraud. Customers reported delays in their Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) payments, contradicting the firm's promises. Allegations also surfaced of the firm…
In a shocking incident in Assam's Bongaigaon district, Panchayat secretary Chandrakanta Das was shot dead by two unidentified miscreants on Wednesday. The assailants, arriving on a two-wheeler, opened fire at Das in Chipansila, resulting in his immediate death. The Bongaigaon…
Four labourers were injured in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar Ghat on Wednesday morning due to a suspected cylinder blast during bridge construction work. The incident occurred when a gas cylinder being used on-site reportedly malfunctioned, causing a loud explosion. Emergency services…