The Congress party faces a tough battle in Assam's Karimganj and Nagaon constituencies as it vies for dominance against the BJP and AIUDF. The outcome in these constituencies remains uncertain as parties intensify their campaigns.
The Kaziranga National Park Authority has issued guidelines for tourists planning to visit the wildlife sanctuary, marking the end of the 2023/24 tourist year. Safaris will be closed from May due to weather and road conditions.
Assam Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are currently in progress with a moderate voter turnout across various Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in Udalguri district. Tangla LAC reported the highest turnout at 13.2%.
Ruhul Amin Prodhani, a drug peddler, has been arrested in Dhubri, Assam, in a significant breakthrough to dismantle the illegal drug trade. Large quantities of heroin have been seized from his possession.
In a massive crackdown against IPL gamblers in Tinsukia, Assam, one person was arrested with Rs 5 lakh. The arrested individual, Bikash Beria, was apprehended from his residence at Manav Kalyan on the morning of April 26.
The decision comes as a safety precaution following derailment of loco of BCNHLE (loco no-69032) at KM 110/7 between JGLP-NHGJ of LMG division.
Locals at Dudhnoi’s Damra market caught a man with fake currency while buying betel nuts on April 25.
A car carrying smuggled cows was seized in Assam, leading to public outrage and the detention of a suspect. The incident has shed light on an alleged illegal alliance between police and smugglers.
Jogighopa's Boalimari villagers, in Bongaigaon district, are tackling erosion along the Champavati riverbanks themselves due to lack of governmental intervention. The villagers' efforts highlight their determination to protect their land and livelihoods.
In a significant operation in Golaghat, police dismantled a major drug trafficking ring, confiscating over 200 grams of heroin and apprehending two individuals. The operation is a major blow to drug-related activities in the region.
A young resident of Shilghat, Assam, saved a massive King Cobra trapped in an abandoned well. The successful rescue highlights the importance of community vigilance in preserving the balance between human settlements and wildlife habitats.
Following a tragic incident of a theft suspect allegedly committing suicide in custody, Officer-in-charge Susmita Bora of Mandia Police Outpost faced disciplinary action. The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability.
In a tragic incident, well-known YouTuber Ankur Raj Sharma died in a road accident in Sivasagar. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Despite the implementation of numerous ambitious schemes aimed at uplifting the underprivileged, Babita Roy from Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district finds herself excluded from the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
An unexpected incident occurred at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's election campaign rally, where an attendee broke his leg while dancing. Despite this, the event continued, highlighting the commitment of political leaders and supporters.
Three 'overground workers' of banned militant outfit ULFA (I) were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the ambush of an Assam Rifles convoy in Tinsukia district earlier this month, a police statement said.
In a significant development, all nine accused in the murder case of Priya Basumatary have been acquitted by the Chirang District Sessions Judge. Basumatary, a class 10 student at the time, was brutally murdered on the Bhutan border in 2014.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika, in response to Sam Pitroda's remarks, asserted that Pitroda, being a non-resident Indian (NRI), lacks genuine ties with India as he has already departed the country.
Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam government on the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, instructing them to submit an affidavit by June 22. This development follows the government's decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935.
Bhupen Borah expressed confidence in receiving significant support from Nagaon residents, asserting that their votes would propel the party's candidate to Delhi. Furthermore, he proclaimed a bold vision for the future, declaring intentions to eradicate 'the lotus'—a symbol of the BJP—from Dispur and symbolically cast it into the Brahmaputra River by 2026.
In a recent operation by the flying squad in Chhagalia, Dhubri, Rs. 2.5 lakh was seized from an individual named Prasenjit Chakraborty. The vehicle carrying the cash was intercepted while travelling from West Bengal to Dhubri.
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