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Assam student body demands release of kidnapped Jagun worker; no leads yet

Dec 21, 2024

Four days post-abduction, no leads on Prakash Bahadur Chetri's whereabouts. AAGSU calls on ULFA for his safe return.

Meghalaya-Assam border talks delayed due to lack of response

Meghalaya-Assam border talks delayed due to lack of response

Dec 21, 2024

Meghalaya-Assam border talks face delays due to lack of response from Assam. A report on border issues is expected in two months.

Missed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill introduction due to flight issues, clarifies MP Phanibhushan Choudhury

Dec 21, 2024

Phani Bhushan Choudhury, Member of Parliament from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), clarified his absence from Parliament on the day the "One Nation, One Election" Bill was introduced. 

Himanta Biswa Sarma rebukes Bangladesh's imaginary map including Assam

Dec 21, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly dismissed claims of an alleged imaginary map created by some individuals in Bangladesh, which purportedly depicts Assam as part of their country.

Assam: Dhubri police detain fraudster for large-scale car finance scam

Dec 21, 2024

Police in Assam detain a man for a large-scale car finance scam. Investigations are ongoing to recover vehicles and identify accomplices.

Assam: Dhubri E-rickshaw driver returns bag with gold jewellery, cash to woman

Dec 21, 2024

An E-rickshaw driver in Dhubri district showed integrity by returning a bag containing gold and cash. The owner, Namita Das, expressed gratitude for his honesty.

Assam: Massive irregularities plague Boko brick industries, locals demand immediate action

Assam: Massive irregularities plague Boko brick industries, locals demand immediate action

Dec 21, 2024

Boko's brick industries are under scrutiny for rampant violations, including severe environmental pollution and disregard for government regulations. After the monsoon, brick production resumed in the region, but the adverse effects on local communities have drawn widespread criticism. 

Assam: Bodies of two missing students found with throats slit in Tangla

Dec 21, 2024

The bodies of two students who went missing on Friday, December 20 after leaving for school were found on Saturday, December 21 in Santopara, Tangla. 

Assam: Eight arrested fundamentalists remanded to 10 day police custody

Assam: Eight arrested fundamentalists remanded to 10 day police custody

Dec 21, 2024

Assam Police STF arrests eight ABT members linked to Al-Qaeda. The operation uncovers a cross-border terror plot to establish sleeper cells in India.

Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah writes to CM, urges job for party worker's widow

Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah writes to CM, urges job for party worker's widow

Dec 21, 2024

Assam Congress President Bhupen Borah has accused the police of excessive force leading to the death of advocate Mridul Islam during a protest. Nationwide protests by Congress have been sparked, demanding justice and addressing other political issues.

Assam's Kokrajhar launches 100-day campaign in support of TB-free country by 2025

Dec 21, 2024

Kokrajhar's health services have embarked on a 100-day mission to eradicate TB, aligning with India's goal of a TB-free country by 2025. The campaign involves community outreach and education to combat stigma and promote early detection and treatment.

Assam: Wild elephant tranquilized, treated after causing disturbances in Telamara

Dec 21, 2024

A wild elephant that had been troubling the residents in the Telamara revenue circle for several days was tranquilized yesterday afternoon and given necessary medical treatment.

Assam: Police crackdown in Hajo, drug peddler arrested with heroin and cash

Dec 21, 2024

In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, police in Borni Shantipur apprehended a suspected drug supplier, Rafik Ali, during an intensive anti-drug operation.

Assam: Massive fire ravages 8 shops at Jamdaha Bekar Chowk in Bongaigaon

Dec 21, 2024

A massive fire engulfed Jamdaha Bekar Chowk under Manikpur Police Station's jurisdiction late last night, reducing eight commercial establishments to ashes.

Assam: Blaze ravages local market in Margherita, goods worth Rs 1.5 crore destroyed in losses

Assam: Blaze ravages local market in Margherita, goods worth Rs 1.5 crore destroyed in losses

Dec 21, 2024

A devastating fire swept through the local market in Margherita, Assam in the early hours of Saturday night, December 21 reducing approximately 20-25 shops to ashes. The inferno, which ignited around 1 a.m., caused significant property damage estimated at Rs 1.50 crore.  

Arrested Assam Congress leaders released, party claims no 'agitation' was planned

Arrested Assam Congress leaders released, party claims no 'agitation' was planned

Dec 20, 2024

Top Assam Congress leaders, including state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, who were arrested earlier on Friday while en route to participate in a memorial for a party worker who passed away two days ago, were released later in the evening.

Assam CM's jibe at Rakibul: 'Hadn't been Nurul Hussain's son, he'd be selling peanuts'

Dec 20, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently took a pointed jab at Congress MP Rakibul Hussain, suggesting that Hussain's political prominence is solely due to his lineage.

Assam: Wild elephant electrocuted to death in Dibrugarh

Assam: Wild elephant electrocuted to death in Dibrugarh

Dec 20, 2024

A wild elephant died due to electrocution after coming in contact with an 11,000-volt high-tension power line hanging low in a forest area in Assam's Dibrugarh district, an official said on Friday.

Assam: Karimganj Congress urges Governor to address Manipur violence and smart meter concerns

Assam: Karimganj Congress urges Governor to address Manipur violence and smart meter concerns

Dec 20, 2024

The Karimganj District Congress Committee has submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, through the District Commissioner of Karimganj, highlighting significant public concerns and seeking urgent intervention.

Meghalaya-Assam border talks: West Jaintia Hills committee to submit report within two months

Meghalaya-Assam border talks: West Jaintia Hills committee to submit report within two months

Dec 20, 2024

A report on the Assam-Meghalaya border issues is expected within two months, focusing on villages in Block-I. Discussions between the two states will follow the report's submission.

Assam: CIT Kokrajhar organizes convocation ceremony

Assam: CIT Kokrajhar organizes convocation ceremony

Dec 20, 2024

The Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, held its 3rd Convocation Ceremony today at the Bodofa Cultural Complex, in Kokrajhar.