A domestic quarrel took an ugly turn resulting in the death of a woman. The incident happened at Kathiatoli Bokulung of Nagaon district, where a woman named Rumena Khatun died after her husband attacked her with sharp objects. As per reports, a domestic quarrel had ensued between Rumena and her husband Abu Kalam which took a […]

Assam has created history with the state’s expenditure touching the 70 per cent mark for the first time in 2017-18. Over 70 percent of the total budget allocation was spent making it the highest ever. Of the total Rs 99,453 crore budget, the expenditure has been Rs 70,105 crore. This was disclosed by state Finance […]

In the midst of NRC update and detection of foreigners, some startling facts have come to light. A total of 192 Bangladeshi nationals had entered Assam through the Karimganj sector with valid passports and visa, but never went back. This was revealed by Karimganj district’s Commissioner during an interview. It has been discovered that there […]

A 13-year-old girl, identified as Suwali Mipun was fatally struck by lightning on Thursday, resulting to her death. The deceased was in her room when the incident took place, thus claiming her life. The tragic incident occurred at Dodhia village under Dibrugarh district.

A massive thunderstorm hit many districts of Assam on Thursday night, damaging houses and destroying valuable properties. Situation worsened in Mangaldoi with severe power outage due to uprooting of electric poles and trees making situations worse for vehicles and passers-by. The thunderstorm also devastated shops and small businesses in the area. Meanwhile, many houses and […]

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has had an on and off tussle with the law. Be it the hit and run case or the 1998 Black buck poaching case, the actor has always been in news for all the wrong reasons. Today, the verdict of 1998 Black Buck Poaching Case is out and Salman has been […]

In a very proud moment for India and the north eastern region in particular, Imphal’s Mirabai Chanu brings laurels to the country by bagging India’s first gold in the 48 Kg weightlifting category in the ongoing Common Wealth Games at Gold Coast, Australia. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is a 23 year old high spirited sportswoman who […]

Vegetable traders in Sikkim are on a warpath. Following the government ban on sale of in-organic vegetables in the markets from April 1, traders have been left high and dry due to short supply of vegetables in the markets of Gangtok. The All Sikkim Traders Association threatened to go on a stir if the government […]

Just within a month of assuming office as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma has landed into a major controversy. Sangma’s opinion of issuing work permits to Bangladeshi’s has drawn wide spread condemnations across the State. Sangma said that talks are on with the Centre on work permit system for those implemented in Australia, […]

The Mopin festival of the Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh commences today. The governor of the state, (Retd) Brigadier Dr. B D Mishra, extended his wishes to the people of the state and said “On this joyous occasion, I join my fellow citizens in offering prayers to Goddess Ane Mopin and seek blessings for each […]