The national Highway 15 in Gohpur was blocked by several dalit groups causing a protracted halt in the daily commute of the area. The blockade took place owing to the massive unrest by scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, nationwide regarding the anticipatory bail act by Supreme Court. The apex court on March 20 had introduced […]

An 8-year-old minor girl has been allegedly sexually assaulted at Salbari in Assam’s Baksa district. The accused identified as one Niron Das allegedly sexually assaulted the minor girl two days back. However, the incident was reported late yesterday evening. Meanwhile, the accused has been arrested by the police.

All activities in the century old Indian Oil Corporation Limited owned Digboi refinery in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district came to a grinding halt on monday morning following heavy economic blockade imposed by Brihattar Aikya Mancha, a conglomerate of various organisations in support of various demands. The organisations have alleged that the company has adopted a […]

With the increasing rate of crimes against women in Assam, another shocking incident came to light, where a minor girl was allegedly molested by her teacher. The incident has been reported from the State’s Goalpara district. The teacher identified as Humayun Kabir allegedly molested the girl in the school’s bathroom. Later, the victim informed the […]

Four senior police officials were put under suspension for their alleged involvement in the Manipur missing arms case. Among those put under suspension is an IPS officer. The four have been put under immediate suspension for their alleged role in the case. Among the arrested officials are Faumei Gonglin, SP Kamjong District and Manipur PoliceService officers […]

In order to put a check to the growing number of crimes against women in Kamrup Metro, police will work closely with civic groups to make women more aware and vigilant and also to help them with legal proceedings in order to curb the rising number of crimes against women. This was informed following a […]

Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his official residence in New Delhi on Thursday. Patton, while deliberating on the financial situation of the state, urged the Union Home Minister to release Special Plan Assistance liabilities of Rs. 863.95 crore at the earliest. He further requested for […]

With man-animal conflict refusing to die in Assam, one person was trampled to death at Lalabari in Goalpara district of Assam late Thursday night. The deceased have been identified as one Gopal Barman who was killed after a herd of wild elephants strayed into human habitat and went on a rampage. Meanwhile, panic stricken villagers […]

A Tripura state government employee has been detained by the police for allegedly possessing deer meat. Based on a tip off, police detained two persons on Thursday after they were caught red handed with four kg of venison in their possession. Of the two persons, Shanti Tripura is an employee with the state agriculture department. […]

Indian Express came up with this year’s list of 100 most powerful Indians. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah continues to dominate the top two spots, the third spot added a new name this year. RSS Chief, Mohan Bhagwat had been on number three since 2015, this year however, Chief Justice Dipak […]