A married couple from Kakopathar in Assam's Tinsukia district, Achyut Neog and Mamata Neog, reportedly abandoned their ancestral home and 4-year-old daughter to join the banned rebel group ULFA (I), led by Paresh Baruah. Entrusting their child to her grandparents,…
Directed by Kenny Basumatary and produced by Sarmistha Chakravorty, the Assamese feature film ‘Jiya’ is poised for release across theatres in Assam on May 17. Celebrated for its portrayal of resilience, the film centers on Jiya, a young woman navigating…
In Nagaon, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials apprehended two Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) employees, Mintu Bora and Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, for allegedly accepting a bribe. Bora, a contractual employee, was caught receiving Rs. 7,000 from a consumer seeking relief…
Approximately 100 laborers in Assam's Karimganj district are staging protests after authorities abruptly suspended operations at the Pathini tea garden. The workers, unsettled by the sudden lockout announced by garden authorities, have been demonstrating since Friday. Efforts by local administration…
During a Bihu cultural event in Digboi, Assam, a young woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by two youths. The incident occurred on April 21 when the victim was reportedly taken to another location by the accused on a bike and…
In a significant operation, Arunachal Pradesh Police conducted a raid in Itanagar, rescuing four girls reportedly trafficked from Assam. The victims, minors forced into prostitution, were saved from an alleged brothel. Among the 15 arrested in connection with the case…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu revealed plans to remove vocational courses from the Higher Education syllabus in the state, aiming to integrate them into the existing Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. This decision, announced during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of…
Border Security Force (BSF) troops in Meghalaya displayed their unwavering commitment to border security by apprehending two Indian nationals carrying Bangladeshi currency valued at 3,40,000 Taka near the International border of East Khasi Hills district. Acting on a specific tip-off,…
Guwahati Police arrested a married couple, Hiteswar Kalita and Mamoni Kalita, for dealing with drugs and contraband near the city's Adabari locality. The arrest followed an intelligence input, leading to the couple's detention with Nitrazepam tablets. Further investigation revealed additional…
In a landmark ruling by the District & Sessions Judge Court, Kamrup (M), a businessman, Dipankar Sinha, has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in the 2010 Chandmari rape case in Guwahati city. Sinha was…