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A massive consignment of liquor of around 150 cases, originally intended for sale through CSD outlets catering to Army personnel, was seized during an attempted smuggling operation at the Canteen Stores Depot near Misamari railway station in Assam on Friday.The joint operation, carried out by Assam Police, the Tezpur-based Gajraj Intelligence Unit, and local Army authorities, exposed a well-coordinated effort to divert restricted supplies into unauthorized channels. Acting on precise intelligence, the team intercepted the consignment while being moved out of the depot premises. The seizure highlights ongoing vigilance and strong inter-agency coordination to curb illegal activities and safeguard the…

Rahul Gandhi on April 18 alleged that the BJP-led central government attempted to alter India’s electoral map under the pretext of a women’s reservation bill. Addressing an election rally, he claimed that states like Assam and Jammu and Kashmir have already experienced such changes, and similar measures could be extended across the country. Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to alter the balance of representation among states. He alleged that such moves could weaken smaller and northeastern states. He termed the alleged proposal “anti-national” and contrary to India’s federal structure, claiming that…

The supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products in Assam remains stable and normal, with adequate stock available across the state, said Nitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director and State Head of Indian Oil’s AOD State Office. Addressing a press conference organised with Press Information Bureau (PIB) Guwahati, Bhatnagar stated that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are under control, supported by strong infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and coordination with the state government. Assam currently has 1,737 retail outlets, including 1,461 operated by oil marketing companies (OMCs) and 276 by private firms, backed by nine supply depots. Daily supply stands at around 2,935…

Four Assam-based tea organisations have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow tea producers the freedom to choose how they sell their produce, instead of being mandatorily required to sell through public auction centres. The organisations—Assam Bought Leaf Tea Manufacturers’ Association (ABLTMA), North Eastern Tea Association (NETA), Bharatiya Cha Parishad (BCP), and North Bengal Tea Producers’ Welfare Association (NBTPWA)—stated that the cost of selling tea through auction centres often exceeds the net profit margins of producers, making the business increasingly unviable. In a joint representation submitted on April 16, the organisations called for amendments to government orders issued in February…

Police opened fire to control a violent protest at the Runikhata Forest Range Office along the India–Bhutan border in Assam’s Chirang district after clashes between demonstrators and security personnel escalated sharply. According to officials, the situation spiralled out of control when protesters allegedly attacked police and forest personnel and resorted to heavy stone pelting. Security forces first used a baton charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd before opening fire, triggering panic in the area. Tension continues to prevail despite reinforcement of additional police personnel. The unrest began on Thursday night after forest officials detained 25 individuals from the…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 17 said Congress leader Pawan Khera should surrender before the law and appear in Guwahati after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail. Speaking in Uttar Dinajpur, Sarma said Khera should follow due legal process and present himself before the appropriate court in Assam. “He should come to Guwahati and surrender there,” he said. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court rejected Khera’s plea seeking an extension of transit anticipatory bail, which had earlier been granted by the Telangana High Court. The plea sought additional time to…

In a significant stride towards reinforcing its commitment to nation-building through education, Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy on Monday at the office of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.The agreement was formally signed by Shashi Tripathi, President, NWWA, and Commodore S.M. Urooj Athar on behalf of the Indian Navy, while Prof. D. N. Singh, Registrar (Academics), RGU, signed on behalf of the university.This historic collaboration marks RGU as the first private university from Northeast India to partner with the Indian Navy, opening new avenues…

Shocking allegations of sexual abuse, physical violence and bonded labour have emerged after 47 workers from Dhubri were rescued from a brick kiln in Saharsa by Bihar Police. The workers, including women and children, were rescued from the Star Marka brick kiln in Dhamsaini village under Kahara block and brought back to Assam on April 13. They were transported by buses to Dhubri and handed over to local authorities. The case came to light after a woman sustained a bullet injury inside the kiln, prompting police intervention. Deputy Superintendent of Police Om Prakash said the victim was rescued and shifted…

The annual pre-Rongali Bihu celebrations at Purabi Dairy on Saturday brought together employees and members of the media at the dairy’s premises, where the cooperative also marked a key milestone in its growth journey. On the occasion, Purabi Dairy said it has crossed an annual turnover of Rs 400 crore in the financial year 2025–26.The cooperative’s expansion continues to be driven by its growing farmer base, which now includes over 58,000 dairy farmers across Assam. Average milk procurement has risen to 1.6 lakh litres per day with peak procurement crossing 2LLPD, reflecting both increased participation and strengthening of the rural…