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22 Jan

Spa Centers Under Scanner as Guwahati Police Launch Major Crackdown

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Guwahati police executed coordinated raids on illegally operating spa centres allegedly involved in prostitution. These operations targeted specific areas under the jurisdiction of Paltanbazar, Panbazar, Chandmari, and Geetanagar Police Stations, following credible reports of illegal activities masquerading as legitimate spa and beauty services and involving the exploitation of women. Multiple police teams carried out the raids simultaneously, seizing objectionable materials while documenting the operation through videography and photography in the presence of independent witnesses. As a result, 10 individuals were arrested and 13 victims were rescued. Consequently, five cases have been filed, with ongoing investigations continuing into the matter.

22 Jan

Guwahati Police Detain Trio in High‑Profile Robbery Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Ganeshpara area of Guwahati late Monday night. The suspects were apprehended in Barpeta district, and investigators anticipate making additional arrests as the investigation progresses. The incident involved four armed assailants who targeted the residence of businessman Anil Deka at Sneharoi Apartment. According to police reports and CCTV footage, the robbers, whose faces were obscured, executed the planned theft over approximately 40 minutes. During the incident, Anil Deka and his daughter were not present at the apartment, but his wife, Karabi Deka, along with the family's driver,…

22 Jan

Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Assam BJP Govt of Fueling Unrest, Ignoring Karbi Anglong Land Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Assam government, accusing it of deliberately creating unrest and failing to address long-pending land problems in Karbi Anglong district. Speaking to the media, Gogoi alleged that peace would not return to Karbi Anglong as long as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remains in power. He further claimed that the land crisis in the hill district would continue under the present leadership, including the current Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council leadership. The APCC president said that people in Karbi Anglong were struggling due to unresolved…

22 Jan

Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of second Assembly complex on January 30

Banasree SarkarAssam

On January 30, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Dibrugarh to lay the foundation stone for Assam's second Legislative Assembly Complex, a significant step toward the State Government's goal of making Dibrugarh the state's second capital. The high-profile event, which will also include a public rally that is anticipated to attract one lakh people, was reviewed by State Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday. On January 30, Assam's second Assembly Complex at Khanikar, Dibrugarh, will have its foundation stone laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. While examining the plans for the visit, Hazarika declared, "He will…

22 Jan

Assam Government Confirms Repayment Schedule for 6.21% SDL 2026

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has announced that it will repay the 6.21 per cent Assam State Development Loan (SDL) 2026 on February 17, 2026, along with interest calculated up to February 16, 2026. The announcement was made through an official press communique issued by the Finance (Budget) Department on January 20. According to the notification, the repayment will be made at face value to all eligible holders of the loan. The government has clearly stated that no further interest will be paid after the repayment date. The loan was originally raised in February 2021 as part of the state’s borrowing programme…

22 Jan

Teen exercise may lower breast cancer risk markers

Banasree SarkarHealth

A new study suggests that recreational physical activity during the teenage years may play a protective role in breast health by influencing breast tissue composition and reducing biological markers linked to stress. Researchers found that teenage girls who regularly took part in leisure-time physical activities such as sports, dance, or gym workouts had lower water content in their breast tissue — a marker associated with lower breast density — along with reduced levels of stress-related biomarkers. Lower breast density has previously been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer. The findings, published in Breast Cancer Research, highlight adolescence as…

22 Jan

Royal Bengal Tiger Recorded for First Time in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark moment for wildlife conservation in Assam, a Royal Bengal Tiger has been recorded for the first time in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, raising fresh hopes for the revival of the big cat in one of the state’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes. The historic sighting was made at Salibari in the Kundaghat area of the park, which falls under the Tinsukia Wildlife Division. Confirming the development, Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said in a post on X that Dibru–Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve has created history with its first-ever recorded sighting of a Royal Bengal Tiger. Forest…

21 Jan

Joint Counter-Drone Capsule Conducted By Indian Army as Part of Republic Day Security Preparations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As part of enhanced security preparations in the run-up to Republic Day 2026 and in furtherance of Military–Civil Fusion, a Counter-Drone Capsule was conducted at Tinsukia. The capsule focused on strengthening joint preparation and coordinated planning against emerging drone-based threats.The training was conducted by the Red Shield Gunners under the aegis of Spear Corps, with active participation from personnel of Assam Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).The capsule aimed at enhancing awareness, response mechanisms and coordination among participating agencies to address the evolving challenges posed by the misuse of…

21 Jan

Situation Calm in Kokrajhar, Army Deployed in Sensitive Areas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

No fresh incidents of violence were reported in Assam’s Kokrajhar district overnight or on Wednesday morning following recent communal unrest that claimed two lives — one Bodo and one Adivasi (Santhal). Officials said the situation remains under control. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been in effect across Kokrajhar district since Tuesday. As a precautionary measure, the state government has also temporarily suspended mobile internet services in Kokrajhar and neighbouring Chirang district. To maintain law and order, four Army columns have been deployed in sensitive areas, along with personnel from the Rapid Action…

21 Jan

Jayant Chaudhary reviews Skill India International Centre at IIE Guwahati

Business BureauBusiness

Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, visited the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) here during his two-day visit to Assam. During the visit, he reviewed the newly operationalised Skill India International Centre (SIIC) at the IIE campus. The SIIC is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting international skill standards and expanding overseas employment opportunities for Indian youth, with a special focus on the North Eastern Region. The Minister said that India’s future growth will depend on skilled, adaptable and confident youth, and noted that institutions like IIE…