Assam Police apprehended two suspected members of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), identified as Bahar Miyan and Rasul Miyan, at Guwahati Railway Station. The militants had arrived from Gujarat and were planning to travel to Bangladesh via Silchar. Wanted by…
Residents of South Salmara are grappling with a grim discovery as an unidentified body was found in the Brahmaputra River at a ferry ghat in Dutiya Khanda (Pukamari). The victim, identified as Kamal Sheikh from Shaliyar Tek village in West…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (VAC) of Assam police has achieved significant progress in its fight against corruption, with a recent arrest highlighting their efforts. Jayanta Goswami, an Executive Engineer in the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, was apprehended…
In a horrific incident in Assam's Biswanath district, a mob allegedly attempted to kill a family over suspicions of cattle theft. The attack occurred at Sakomatha Tea Estate, where the mob vandalized property, assaulted the family, and even targeted police…
In a daring burglary, thieves targeted the revered Goddess Kali temple at 'Smashan ghat' in Kharupetia town despite police night patrols. The miscreants stole ornaments worth over a lakh rupees from the idol, captured on CCTV. The temple management lodged…
Renowned activist Birubala Rabha, known for her staunch opposition to witch hunting, passed away at the age of 70 after battling cancer. Born in adversity, Rabha's life transformed into a beacon of courage as she fought against social maladies. Her…
The death of Babashyam, who succumbed to injuries sustained during Golaghat police firing, has sparked demands for justice in the community. Babashyam, accused of assault, was shot by police officers, raising questions about the use of lethal force, particularly given…
Eight Assam Police jawans from the 22nd APBN camp in Panbari, Dhemaji, fell seriously ill after consuming poisonous mushrooms, with symptoms including vomiting and dizziness. They were initially treated at Ayushman Arogya Mandir but were later transferred to Dhemaji Civil…
A fire broke out in Guwahati's Satgaon locality on Sunday, reportedly sparked by a cylinder pipe leak, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The inferno, which began near the primary health centre, caused significant property damage estimated in lakhs…
Reports suggesting the Assam Excise Department set targets for liquor shops have been debunked by Excise Commissioner Jitu Doley. The controversy arose from a misunderstanding of directives given during a video conference. While concerns were raised over declining retail sales,…