The penultimate day of the 21st Commonwealth Games 2018 saw India better their medal tally as they finished with 59 medals. India have won 25 gold, 16 silver and 18 bronze medals. On the tenth day boxer MC Mary Kom made a debut by winning gold in the women’s 48 kilogram category. #GC2018 | Boxer […]

Rongali or Bohag Bihu, which marks the Assamese lunar New Year, is a time of zest and joy among the people of Assam. The first day of the Bihu, known as Goru bihu was celebrated with great pomp and fervor. This phase is related to the agricultural roots of Assam and the reverence of livestock. […]

Manipur Government has imposed an immediate ban on male vendors selling goods in and around Imphal’s Ima Kathel market. Ima Kathel is Asia’s largest marketplace exclusively for women in the state capital. The government has imposed ban after the women’s wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System found eight non-local male vendors selling […]

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Income Tax Commissioner of Guwahati, Shwetabh Suman in connection with the multi-crore tax evasion scam. Suman was arrested in New Delhi on Friday. Shwetabh Suman was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50 lakh and passing favorable orders in tax assessment of a businessman belonging to […]

In yet another incident of rising crimes in Assam. A molestation case was reported from the states capital Guwahati. A Girl was allegedly molested by two youths at Silpukhuri area of Guwahati city. The accused duo, identified as Aditya Mahajan and Meet Deb have been arrested by the City Police following an FIR lodged by the […]

Opposing Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s proposed move to issue work permits to Bangladeshi nationals to work in the state, the Congress today began protests. Earlier, on Thursday former Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma while seeking people’s support to the protest had vowed that the party will ensure that the state government is not allowed […]

The Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles undertook an operation in Old Laptang village under Tirap District on Friday and apprehended a hardcore NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Khampai Wangsu. The NSCN-IM cadre was reportedly terrorising villagers of Old Laptang to extort money. He was also involved in other criminal activities like sending demand letters, kidnapping apart […]

India continues to shine on the ninth day of the 21st Commonwealth Games on Friday. India remained at the 3rd spot with 17 gold, 11 silver and 14 bronze medals. Ace Shooter Tejaswini Sawant and Anjum Moudgil won gold and silver respectively in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Tejaswini registered a new game […]

Reema Das’ Village Rockstars has brought back the ‘Swarna Kamal’ to Assam after a long break of 3 decades. Village Rockstars was awarded the Best Feature film in the 65th National Awards. Bagging four awards at the 65th National Film Awards today, Village Rockstars shone throughout the event. Another Assamese film titled ‘Ishu’, has bagged […]

Tension erupted in Silchar town of Assam following violent clashes between two irate mobs late Thursday night. Police personnel who soon reached the spot to control the situation also came under the attack of the furious mob forcing the police to retaliate with baton charge and blank firing. Seven persons were injured in the incident. […]