The body of Musharraf Alam, a 17-year-old from Sowaguri village, was recovered from the Brahmaputra River after four days. He had gone missing during the Bihu festival while attempting to save a friend who was struggling in the water. The recovery took place in the riverine area between Panpur and Silghat, conducted by a patrolling…
The initial phase of the Panchayat elections is scheduled for May 2, with candidates having submitted their nomination papers and active campaigning taking place in the 95 No. Demow constituency. In the Demow Anchalik Panchayat, it has been reported that five Ward members have been elected unopposed in the forthcoming elections. The uncontested winners include…
Rajkumari Das, a nonagenarian woman without a home, who had been living at the Niribili Old Age Home in Mangaldai for approximately one year, has passed away. MANGALDAI: Rajkumari Das, a homeless woman in her nineties, died on Sunday at Mangaldai Civil Hospital due to age-related health issues. Lacking family or a place to call…
Mahendra Chahani, a well-known entrepreneur from Kuruabahi Tiniali in the Bokakhat subdivision, has died. BOKAKHAT: Today, Mahendra Chahani, a distinguished businessman from Kuruabahi Tiniali in the Bokakhat subdivision, passed away at the age of 55 following a lengthy illness. His passing has elicited profound sorrow among local political groups in Kuruabahi.
A traffic incident transpired yesterday at approximately 2 PM on National Highway 37, specifically on the Ghagharajan bridge in Lakhowjan, Bokakhat. BOKAKHAT: A traffic incident occurred yesterday around 2 PM on National Highway 37 at the Ghagharajan bridge in Lakhowjan, Bokakhat. Two motorcyclists sustained severe injuries as a result of the collision. Tragically, one of…
SILCHAR: The BJP received a significant advantage even before the campaign for the upcoming Panchayat elections commenced, as candidates from the ruling party achieved uncontested victories in four Zila Parishad and 37 Anchalik Panchayat positions due to the withdrawal of opposition candidates. Notably, all the uncontested seats were located within two Assembly segments represented by…
SRIBHUMI: In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sribhumi police in Assam have successfully dismantled a significant drug syndicate operating in the Kandigram region, which is under the jurisdiction of the Badarpur Police Station. Acting on credible intelligence, law enforcement officials conducted a raid that led to the seizure of an unprecedented 150,000 YABA…
NALBARI: Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has publicly condemned the alleged disrespect shown to fellow artist Diganta Bharati by the Chanmari Bihu Committee during a recent Bihu celebration. This incident, which reportedly took place at an event in Nalbari, has ignited considerable controversy and raised demands for accountability. Zubeen Garg, recognized for his candid stance…
DIPHU: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed his full support for the proposal to establish a Greenfield Airport on the contentious PGR/VGR land in Kheroni, West Karbi Anglong, as presented by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC). During a press conference today at the Kajir Ronghangpi Guest House in Taralangso, Diphu, CM Sarma…
TEZPUR: To ensure peace and public order during the Panchayat Election 2025, for which the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is currently applicable across the district, District Magistrate Ankur Bharali has enacted a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, effective immediately and continuing until further notice throughout the Sonitpur district. As part…