A tense situation in Goalpara district unfolded as Meghalaya police fired at two suspected kidnappers on Damra Road in Dudhnoi. The suspects, who had abducted Chuna Mia on August 10 and demanded a ransom of Rs 7 lakh, attempted to…
The Opposition Congress plans to approach the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the deaths of five individuals during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam in 2019. Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the circumstances of these deaths,…
Starting September 1, alcohol prices in Assam will decrease due to adjusted ad-valorem taxes, as announced by the Assam Excise Department on August 17. This follows a price hike in March intended to boost state revenue. The new tax framework…
The Guwahati Traffic Police has issued a new advisory for traffic changes due to the foundation work of the Cycle Factory Flyover. From August 19, 2024, the route from Birubari Tiniali to Barsapara Tiniali will be one-way, with vehicles allowed…
A body identified as Ashok Barman, 26, was found near the rail line in Noonmati's Sector 3 on Saturday night. The family suspects foul play, noting injury marks inconsistent with a train accident. The New Guwahati GRP has registered a…
The Assam Police has urged the public to remain vigilant and report cybercrimes to help safeguard the digital space. They emphasized the importance of public awareness in preventing cybercrimes and encouraged reporting incidents at www.cybercrime.gov.in.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Northeast, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall until August 24. Assam and Meghalaya are expected to see isolated heavy rains, with Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura facing similar conditions…
Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah distributed sanction letters to 34 tea gardens under the second phase of the Assam Tea Tourism Development Scheme. Each garden will receive up to Rs 2 crore to enhance infrastructure and amenities. The initiative…
A corruption scandal has surfaced in Assam's Hailakandi district, involving Jahangir Alahi Laskar, the son of local MLA Zakir Hussain Laskar. Laskar allegedly benefited from a government scheme intended for farmers, being appointed overnight as the leader of a farmers'…
Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi has expressed his willingness to contest the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections from any constituency chosen by the Congress high command, including the Jalukbari seat currently held by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Gogoi stated that he…