Constable Sukapha Chetia of Digboi police station was removed from duty on Sunday following accusations of extorting money from a vehicle transporting cattle. Chetia was caught by local residents while allegedly accepting a bribe, prompting Tinsukia Superintendent of Police Abhijit…
The burgeoning township of Pathsala in Assam's Bajali district is facing a significant issue with stray cattle, causing substantial inconvenience to residents. Despite the town's development, authorities have not addressed the problem. Herds of cows frequently obstruct roads and footpaths,…
The Kamakhya Devalaya authority has issued a warning against individuals conducting online pujas in the name of the Kamakhya Temple via various mobile applications. The authority clarified that they do not offer online puja services or accept money for such…
A cyber police team successfully recovered Rs 5 lakh that had been stolen by hackers from a senior ONGC employee in May. The employee fell victim to the online fraud after contacting a number he found on the internet for…
To manage the expected surge of pilgrims during the Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple, NF Railway has introduced a pair of unreserved special trains between Guwahati and Dalkhola stations. These trains will make three trips in both directions to provide…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) is working diligently to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for the pilgrims and visitors at the Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi Mela. A GMC official stated that their team is regularly emptying and maintaining…
A 32-year-old man accused of abducting a teenage girl sustained bullet injuries during a police firing incident in Assam’s Cachar district. The incident occurred in the Binnakandi area when the accused, who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a 19-year-old girl,…
Despite the Assam government's efforts to combat corruption, incidents involving law enforcement persist. In Digboi, locals reported a case of bribery involving a policeman in the No. 1 Borbil area of the National Highway. The officer, identified as Sukapha Chetia,…
After the Lok Sabha elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed a public gathering on Saturday, criticizing a minority community for voting for the Congress party despite benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme under Narendra Modi’s government…
A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday in Khusrabari village, Baksa district, Assam, where a 26-year-old man named Manzil lost his life while trying to rescue a friend from drowning in the Palla river. Manzil and seven friends were bathing in…