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A suspected interstate human organ trafficking network operating in Assam was busted after a joint operation by Dibrugarh and Tinsukia police led to the arrest of four alleged brokers from Margherita on Friday.The arrested accused have been identified as Zakir Hussain (53), Shankar Chentanu (28), Samir Paul (37) and Gopal Roy (31).According to police sources, the accused were allegedly involved in a racket that targeted financially vulnerable individuals and lured them with promises of money and jobs before attempting to illegally sell their organs.Investigators said the accused were allegedly trying to take a 35-year-old man, Rajiv Dey of Margherita, for…

Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted woman in Manipur’s Kamjong district following coordinated operations carried out in the violence-affected border region along the India-Myanmar border. According to an official statement issued on Friday, the rescued woman, identified as Olina Ningshen, had allegedly been abducted from Namlee village during the clashes that erupted on May 7. The release operation was conducted south of Z Choro village, close to the incident site, under the supervision of Assam Rifles and other agencies. Officials said the woman’s husband, village headman and members of civil society organisations (CSOs) were taken to Humine Thana, near Phaikoh,…

Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted Assam’s extraordinary biodiversity after tourists reportedly witnessed a critically endangered gharial during a safari in the Burhapahar Range of the park, a sighting being described as extremely rare and significant for wildlife conservation.The rare reptile was spotted during an early morning safari near Dipholu Camp in the Burhapahar Range. The moment was captured on camera by travel guide Shishukanta Nath along with tourist Diganta Kumar Sarma, creating excitement among wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists.The gharial, known for its long and narrow snout, is listed as a critically endangered species and is rarely seen in…

Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota on Friday directed all concerned government departments to identify and map databases under their respective jurisdictions for integration with National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) in accordance with prescribed protocols and technical requirements.NATGRID, an attached office under the Ministry of Home Affairs approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), serves as a secure intelligence-sharing platform to strengthen national and internal security, including counter-terror efforts.Kota also stressed the need for timely inter-departmental coordination and close cooperation with technical agencies for API (application programming interface) development, connectivity and other integration-related processes.The directive came after the chief secretary attended…

Assam emerged champions of the 2nd North East Little Masters Cricket Trophy (Under-14) after registering a 159-run victory over Tripura in the final played at the MBB Stadium in Agartala on Thursday.The tournament was hosted by the Tripura Cricket Association with the objective of promoting and strengthening grassroots cricket across the Northeast region.Hosts Tripura elected to field first after winning the toss.Batting first, Assam produced a commanding batting performance to post an imposing total of 286 for 6 wickets in their allotted 40 overs.Tanveer Islam led the charge with a magnificent 112 off 82 deliveries, while Binoy Krishna Debnath remained…

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall in the financial year 2025-26, reaffirming its position as one of India’s premier wildlife destinations. Director Sonali Ghosh said the Park received a total of 4,68,147 visitors, which included 30,474 foreign tourists. This marks a significant rise in global interest, with foreigners accounting for 4.5 per cent of the total footfall.The surge reflects a steady upward trend over the last decade, with visitors nearly quadrupling in 10 years. From just over 1.55 lakh tourists in 2016-17, Kaziranga has seen consistent growth while bouncing back strongly after the pandemic…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati, paving the way for the formation of a new government following the NDA’s decisive victory in the Assembly elections. Notably, Sarma’s move is in line with constitutional procedure, enabling the process of government formation to begin. The Governor accepted the resignation and requested Sarma to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister till the new government assumes office. Along with the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers also submitted their resignation letters to the Governor. The resignations came after the…

A report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms has revealed that 17 per cent of winning candidates in the recent Assam Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, highlighting the continuing presence of candidates with legal backgrounds in the electoral process. According to the report, which is based on self-affidavits submitted by candidates, 21 out of 126 winning candidates have disclosed criminal cases, while 19 of them, accounting for 15 per cent, face serious criminal charges. Among the serious cases, three winning candidates have declared cases related to attempt to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal…

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday (May 5) said that the party fully accepts the people’s mandate in the Assembly elections and will continue working for the development of Assam both inside and outside the Assembly. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gogoi expressed gratitude to voters who supported the Congress and emphasized that the party would also reach out to those who did not vote in its favour. “We accept the people’s mandate. We thank those who voted for us and supported us. Congress will also reach out to those who did not vote for us,” he said.…