Tension gripped Mangaldoi's daily market as a father and son were reportedly attacked in Howli. Jiten Deka, visiting the market, faced a dispute over parking his bicycle, leading to an altercation. An unidentified assailant struck Jiten from behind, causing him…
Three individuals linked to ULFA (I) were arrested in connection with an ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Tinsukia district. The attack, claimed by ULFA (I), resulted in one injury. Retaliatory fire is believed to have injured militants. Efforts…
Five individuals accused of murdering a schoolgirl in Assam's Chirang district have been acquitted by the District Judicial Court. The victim, allegedly killed by NDFB(S) members in 2014, was suspected of being a police informant. Four other accused await judgment…
The Kamrup metro special POCSO court in Guwahati has refused to grant bail to Dr. Sangeeta Dutta, accused of serious crimes involving the abuse of her adopted minor children. Dr. Dutta, along with her husband Dr. Waliul Islam and their…
Following the suicide of a suspect inside the Mandia Police Outpost in Barpeta, Assam, disciplinary actions were implemented on Wednesday. Officer-in-charge Susmita Bora was placed on reserve, LC Roushan Ali was suspended, and a home guard jawan was dismissed from…
The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) has initiated the online admission process for the higher secondary first year, which commenced on April 23 and will continue until May 2. Named 'DARPAN', the portal facilitates admissions into various institutions affiliated…
The Assam state government has suspended two ACS officers, Jharnajyoti Patgiri and Pinky Dutta, with immediate effect for availing unauthorized leave. Jharnajyoti Patgiri, transferred to Biswanath as Additional District Commissioner, and Pinky Dutta, transferred to Hailakandi, failed to join their…
Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi has accused the ruling BJP of attempting religious polarization in Nagaon, a constituency which has become a Muslim majority area post-delimitation. Bordoloi expressed optimism that such tactics would eventually lose effectiveness, relying on public wisdom. He…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI (M)) held a press conference in Barpeta, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating election guidelines by distributing forms to beneficiaries under the guise of a socio-economic survey. CPI (M) leader Suprakash…
A destructive fire erupted in Bartalowa village of Assam's Chirang district on Tuesday night, resulting in the loss of properties worth lakhs. The blaze engulfed the residence of Surman Ali, consuming three rooms entirely. Sources suggest that the fire originated…