Assam: Eight Apprehended in Alleged Gang Rape Case in Guwahati

14 Dec 2024

On the night of 12 December, a video circulated among the residents of Boragaon area of Guwahati in Assam. The gruesome video allegedly depicted a gang rape incident involving a group of youths and a woman. At around 2:30 AM on 13th December, information was received by the Officer in...

Assam: Decision to band beef questioned by Opposition parties

05 Dec 2024

Assam Cabinet meeting has decided to ban beef in hotels, restaurants and public places in the state on Wednesday, December 4. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said he was ready to ban beef in Assam if state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah writes to him. Congress has...

Assam: Industry and education to be combine for better job creation

03 Dec 2024

With a vision to forge strong collaborations between the government & industry the Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department hosted the Industry Meet, 2024 where Hon'ble Skill Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The main agenda of the even was to link education with industries that will facilitate...

CBI Takes Over Probe of 41 Cases in Assam Linked to Irregular Deposit Schemes

15 Nov 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has assumed control of 41 cases in Assam connected to various irregular deposit schemes. This move follows a recommendation from the Government of Assam to address widespread allegations of fraudulent investment practices. Since taking over the cases, the CBI has intensified its investigation, conducting...

Eight Coaches Of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express Derail In Assam

17 Oct 2024

The coaches numbering at least eight of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam on Thursday. Incident takes place around 4 pm in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section of the Lumding division, but there is no casualty or serious injury reported till now. "Eight coaches, including the...

Assam Government Directs Schools to Allow Religious Symbols

15 Oct 2024

In a significant move, the Assam government has issued a directive to all schools in the state, instructing them to permit students to wear religious symbols, such as rakhis and tilaks, particularly during festivals. This order, issued on October 1 by Aditi Barman, Deputy Secretary of the Department of School...

Assam: Four Children Killed in Tragic Accident on NH-17 During Durga Puja

11 Oct 2024

In a heartbreaking incident during Durga Puja celebrations, four children were killed in a road accident on Friday in the Sonakhuli area, under the Agomoni police station, on National Highway (NH) 17. Accident Details and Eyewitness Accounts The fatal accident occurred when a speeding vehicle, traveling from Coochbehar to Dhubri,...

Unique connection with Assam

11 Oct 2024

As the country mourns the death of one of its greatest sons, Ratan Tata, the people of Assam and the state government have also recalled the connection Ratan Tata shared with the region. Historically, the Tata Group was predominately known in Assam for its connection with the tea industry and...

Assam: RPF Seizes Contraband Worth Rs 23 Crore, Arrests 283 Smugglers

21 Sep 2024

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway has intensified its crackdown on the smuggling of illegal goods, seizing contraband worth over Rs 23.50 crore between January and August this year, officials said on Saturday. In a statement, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Northeast Frontier...

Survey on Assam CM on Jumma Break

31 Aug 2024

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the cancellation of the two-hour namaz break on Fridays in the Assam Legislative Assembly, aiming to boost productivity and move away from colonial-era practices. The decision made public on Friday, ends a long-standing provision allowing Muslim lawmakers and staff to take time off for...