Three writers from Assam were bestowed with Sahitya Akademi Awards for translations in 2023. The awards, announced for 24 Indian languages, include a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and a copper plaque for each recipient. Lakkshajyoti Gogoi Handique received the…
In a significant operation aimed at combating drug trafficking, Cachar Police seized narcotics worth Rs. 110 crores in Dholai's Loknathpur area. The haul included 12 kg of Heroin and Brown Sugar concealed in leather bags and soap cases, suspected to…
A shocking incident unfolded in Kalain area of Assam’s Cachar district as a clash between two groups, allegedly over a land dispute, resulted in the death of two individuals and left at least 10 others injured. The injured were rushed…
Jayant Deka, a prominent figure in the land mafia, surrendered to Geetanagar police station authorities today amidst allegations of involvement in a major land scam at the Dispur revenue circle office. His surrender signifies a crucial breakthrough in combating land-related…
With elections looming, the Gana Suraksha Party unveiled its candidates, with MP Naba Kumar Sarania set to contest from Kokrajhar and Dr. Swarna Devi from Darrang Udalguri district. The party also confirmed its candidature in Assam’s Diphu and expressed plans…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced a portal dedicated to addressing road construction and development grievances in villages, aiming to streamline the process and reduce conflicts between villagers and MLAs. Villages with populations over 1000 can expect assured road…
Darrang Police acted swiftly, arresting two individuals, including a home guard jawan, in connection with an alleged extortion case reported at Dhula Police Station. The apprehended individuals, Sukur Ali and his associate Ainul Haque, were accused of engaging in extortion…
The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), an ally of the BJP-led NDA, announced Jayanta Basumatary as its candidate for the No.1 Kokrajhar Lok Sabha ST (HPC) seat in the upcoming Parliamentary Elections. Basumatary, a sitting MLA and former ABSU Vice…
In a shocking incident in North Guwahati, the city police rescued a minor boy, Safiqul Islam, from the clutches of his own father, Sarifuddin Ahmed, who had abducted him. Ahmed had concealed the child in a house in Noonmati after…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the inauguration of the six-lane expanded bypass on national highway - 37 connecting Khanapara to Jalukbari. Highlighting the state's infrastructural development, he mentioned ongoing and completed projects totaling over ₹60,000 crore. Sarma emphasized…