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02 Jun

IPL Final Night Raid Leads to Major Betting Bust in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Guwahati Police have busted an alleged Indian Premier League (IPL) betting racket operating from the city and seized cash, jewellery, luxury vehicles, digital devices and property-related documents during a raid conducted on the night of the IPL final.The operation was carried out following extensive intelligence gathering by a specially constituted police team. According to officials, the team acted on specific inputs regarding illegal betting activities and conducted a raid while the IPL final match was underway. Addressing the media, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shambhavi Mishra said the operation was led by the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police and involved…

01 Jun

Assam CM Meets External Affairs Minister, Discusses Act East Policy, Regional Trade Opportunities

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and discussed ways to strengthen the Centre's Act East Policy while exploring Assam's potential role in enhancing trade and tourism ties with neighbouring countries.Sharing details of the meeting, which took place at the External Affairs Minister’s official residence, on social media platform X, Sarma described the interaction as insightful and said Jaishankar's perspective on global affairs and India's approach to current geopolitical challenges was always enlightening."This morning, I had the pleasure to call upon Hon'ble External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar ji. His perspective on global…

01 Jun

Two Arrested in Alleged Murder Plot Linked to Extramarital Affair in Assam’s Goalpara

Paromita EditorAssam

A sensational case of attempted murder allegedly stemming from an extramarital relationship has come to light in Assam's Goalpara district, leading to the arrest of two individuals who have since been remanded to judicial custody. The incident occurred at West Simulbari village under Lakhipur Police Station and has sparked widespread concern and discussion among local residents. According to police investigations, a woman was allegedly involved in a long-standing extramarital relationship with Mofidul Islam, a relative of her husband, Shafiqul Islam. Investigators suspect that the pair conspired to eliminate Shafiqul, whom they allegedly viewed as an obstacle to their relationship. Police…

01 Jun

Assam Cabinet Expansion Scheduled for June 5; Himanta Biswa Sarma Says Ministerial List Finalised

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the much-awaited expansion of the state cabinet will take place on June 5, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to be held in Guwahati. The announcement came a day after the Chief Minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sharing the update through social media, Sarma said that the list of ministers to be inducted into the cabinet has been finalised and approved. The cabinet expansion is expected to be a significant political development for the ruling BJP-led government ahead of the next phase of governance in the state. While…

01 Jun

Akhil Gogoi Accuses Assam Govt of Reneging on Ration Promises, Demands Free Mustard Oil for Beneficiaries

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi criticised the Assam government for discontinuing subsidised ration items and demanded that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma fulfil his election promise of providing free mustard oil to ration card holders across the state.Addressing the media, Gogoi said the government should immediately restore subsidised salt, sugar and lentils that were recently withdrawn and also begin distributing the free one litre mustard oil that was promised during the election campaign. He alleged that the Chief Minister had repeatedly assured people at public meetings that beneficiaries of the ration scheme would receive free mustard oil…

31 May

SLBC Assam organised outreach programme on Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

Preeti SinghAssam

The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Assam organised an outreach programme on Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 at Assam Water Centre, Guwahati on Saturday with the objective of creating awareness among MSMEs, banks and other stakeholders regarding the scheme and its benefits.The programme aimed to create awareness among MSME entrepreneurs, bankers and other stakeholders regarding the scheme and its benefits. Addressing the gathering, Safal Tripathi, General Manager and Convenor, SLBC Assam, said that ECLGS 5.0 has been launched by the Government of India to provide additional liquidity support to eligible MSMEs facing financial stress and working capital constraints.…

30 May

Asaduddin Owaisi Slams UCC Implementation in Assam

riya EditorAssam

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday slammed the adoption of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation in Assam, alleging that the state government was imposing Hindu marriage laws on Muslims. Addressing an Eid Milap event in Hyderabad, Owaisi questioned the exemption given to tribal communities under the UCC, saying they account for around 12 per cent of Assam's population. Taking a dig at the provisions related to marriage, Owaisi said that while Hindu and Muslim personal laws differ, the UCC s to impose one set of rules. "The Assam Uniform Civil Code is not uniform at all. It completely exempts…

30 May

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Surge as Kaziranga Sets New Record

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall in 2025-26, welcoming 4.68 lakh visitors during the financial year, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. The UNESCO World Heritage Site registered an increase of more than 15 per cent compared to the previous year, when 4.06 lakh tourists visited the park. The chief minister described 2025-26 as the "best year on record" for Kaziranga and said the growth reflected Assam's continued focus on wildlife conservation and tourism development. "Tourist footfall rose to 4.68 lakh, up from 4.06 lakh the previous year. A decade ago, the…

30 May

Migratory Birds, Scenic Beauty Draw Visitors to Bongaigaon Wetlands

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Tamranga and Konora Beels in Assam's Bongaigaon district are steadily gaining recognition as one of Lower Assam's emerging nature tourism destinations, attracting visitors with their scenic beauty, rich biodiversity and peaceful environment. Located between Ghilaguri and Bishnupur in Jogighopa, the two wetlands lie close to each other and form a unique ecosystem connected to the Brahmaputra River. The wetlands support a wide variety of aquatic species, wildlife and birds, making the area an important ecological zone as well as a popular recreational spot. Nature lovers, birdwatchers and photographers are increasingly visiting the beels to experience the region's natural charm.…

29 May

Army Jawan Among Three Dead After Inhaling Toxic Gas in Assam’s Goalpara

Paromita EditorAssam

An Indian Army jawan was among three persons who died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara district on Friday, officials and local sources said.The deceased were identified as Jochok Rabha, an Indian Army jawan and owner of the house, mason Krishna Rai, and another mason, Dilip Das.According to reports, Rabha had returned home on a week-long leave and had started construction-related work at his residence. He had engaged masons to clean a toilet septic tank that had been constructed earlier.During the cleaning operation, one of the masons reportedly entered the tank first and fell unconscious…