The Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) expressed concern over the sexual assault of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Howraghat, Karbi Anglong. The accused, headmaster Khorgesor Bora, was exposed after the victim revealed her pregnancy. DSU demanded strict action, his termination, and stronger…
Cachar police have reactivated the Anti-Romeo Squad to curb eve-teasing and petty crimes during Durga Puja. SSP Numal Mahatta said a 50-member trained team will operate as mobile units from Thursday, focusing on women and children’s safety. Patrolling has been…
Six intoxicated individuals disrupted the sanctity of Zubeen Garg’s memorial at Hatimura Hills, Sonapur, on Friday night. Police said five men and one woman interfered with boundary wall construction, threatened workers, and disturbed the peaceful environment. All six have been…
Cachar district administration has directed all hotels, restaurants, and eateries to conduct monthly water quality tests as per BIS norms. Reports must be submitted to authorities by the 10th of each month, with PHED maintaining a centralized database. Non-compliance may…
Gauhati University will introduce a four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (B.A.–B.Ed. and B.Sc.–B.Ed.) from 2026–27, following NCTE’s Letter of Intent. The initiative, aligned with NEP 2020, aims to train skilled, professional teachers and strengthen education in Assam and the Northeast.
A man jumped into the Brahmaputra from Saraighat Bridge on Thursday, shouting “Jai Zubeen Da” in tribute to singer Zubeen Garg. River police launched a rescue operation, but the man is still missing.
Counting for the Bodoland Territorial Council elections starts at 8 am today in Kokrajhar under strict supervision. BJP, UPPL, and BPF, all NDA allies, contested against each other, with the outcome to decide coalition possibilities. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admitted…
AASU announced statewide candlelight vigils on September 26, demanding justice for Zubeen Garg’s death. AJYCP will hold Adyashraddha ceremonies on October 5 and integrate his songs into cultural events. Both organisations demanded the arrest of Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma,…
A Class III girl was found murdered in Dirial Tea Estate, sparking massive protests. Police arrested Sudarshan Nayak (41) and Sunil Munda (31) under the POCSO Act. Locals, student bodies, and women’s groups blocked roads demanding the death penalty for…
Kaziranga National Park’s Bagori Range will reopen on September 26, announced CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Kohora Range is expected to open in October, and elephant safaris will resume from November 1. Meanwhile, Manas National Park reopened on September 24…