At least seven elephants were killed and one injured after the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express hit a herd in Assam’s Hojai district early Saturday, derailing the engine and five coaches. No passengers were injured. The accident occurred around 2.17 am…
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Thursday met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and submitted a memorandum seeking urgent steps to resolve the ongoing crisis at Tezpur University. AASU demanded action against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, a probe into…
Large-scale illegal sand mining is reportedly continuing unchecked along the Kolong River belt, especially under the West Dharmatul Range, raising serious environmental concerns. Locals allege that sand mafia groups are openly excavating riverbeds near Telahi using heavy machinery, digging up…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Assam government, alleging large-scale corruption and mismanagement in the Jal Jeevan Mission. Addressing a protest meeting in Jorhat, Gogoi claimed Assam ranks second nationally…
Jagiroad police arrested a man and rescued 35 cattle heads illegally transported on NH-27 at Palahguri in Morigaon district on Thursday morning. The accused, identified as Jainuddin of Rupahi in Nagaon district, was transporting the cattle to Meghalaya in violation…
The Singapore Police Force has clarified that investigations into the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg are ongoing and that no foul play is suspected so far. The police issued the statement to counter media reports claiming murder charges in…
All Guwahati-based ferry services will remain suspended from December 20, 2025, until 12 noon on December 21, 2025, due to security arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit, the Inland Water Transport Department said on Thursday. The suspension coincides with the…
Students of the Commerce Department of Sadiya College staged a road protest on Friday, demanding immediate provincialisation of the department and alleging long-standing neglect. They said the Commerce stream, introduced in 2007, remains non-provincialised, unlike the Arts and Science streams…
Taking note of large-scale community fishing during Magh Bihu, the Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government and Kaziranga authorities to strictly enforce prohibitory orders to curb illegal fishing inside Kaziranga National Park. Hearing a PIL, the court said…
Security agencies have warned that continuous vigilance is needed to counter jihadi activities in Assam, as Bangladesh-based outfits like JMB and Ansar Bangla Team have repeatedly tried to establish bases in the state. While police and security forces have foiled…