Four family members, including a child, died after their car plunged into a water body near the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia bypass on Tuesday night. Two others, a woman and a young girl, were injured and are receiving treatment. The victims, from Assam…
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of violating the model code of conduct while campaigning for the November 13 by-election in the Behali constituency. In a memorandum to the Election Commission, Saikia claimed that…
Days after arresting a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) member in Goalpara, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Nagaon, Assam, on Monday, targeting Al-Qaida's activities. According to an NIA official, the raids, part of a nationwide crackdown, resulted in the seizure…
The Gauhati High Court has instructed the Assam government to submit an affidavit within two weeks regarding the "Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme" following allegations of nepotism. Reports claim that beneficiaries with political affiliations received benefits over more qualified individuals,…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has released a list of approved NGOs for primary solid waste collection and management. This move is aimed at improving garbage collection processes and waste disposal across the city. Residents are urged to contact their…
A major corruption case has surfaced in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Taxes in Dhubri, Assam, involving fraudulent manipulation of GST documents tied to coal depot firms. Senior Assistant Konkendra Fouzdar has been suspended for his central role…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) announced that water supply will be disrupted in several parts of the city on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a transformer failure at the Satpukhuri Water Supply Scheme. Areas expected to be affected include Uzanbazar,…
On the last day of campaigning for the November 13 Behali by-polls, both the BJP and Congress held rallies to garner support. Congress candidate Jayanta Bora criticized BJP's Diganta Ghatowar as an “outsider,” expressing confidence in local support and a…
Assam police in Samaguri arrested Taher Uddin on Monday for his involvement in a violent attack on journalists during a by-poll campaign. The attack occurred on Saturday, with Congress supporters allegedly assaulting media personnel covering a firing incident. Three other…
On Monday, a 12-hour bandh organized by the Moran and Motok Students’ Union brought Dibrugarh and Tinsukia to a standstill. Starting at 5 am, shops remained closed, and public transport ceased operations. Protesters, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six…