Assam

06 Sep

Stone attack on football truck leads to multiple injuries

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A local football tournament in Silchar, Assam, took a violent turn on Wednesday night when unidentified miscreants attacked a truck carrying players and supporters of the Nazia Enterprise team from Lailapur. The group was returning home after the second semi-final of the Matribhumi Cup when the incident occurred in the Bhaga Bazar area. The attackers pelted stones at the truck, injuring the driver and causing the vehicle to lose control, leading to injuries for more than 20 passengers. Among the injured, two individuals are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving urgent medical treatment.

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05 Sep

Assam Police nab more than 30 individuals in major trading scam

editorAssam

Assam Police have arrested more than 30 individuals linked to a high-profile trading scam that has rattled the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the arrests, while the police continue their search for prominent Assamese actress Sumi Bora, who remains at large. The investigation gained momentum after Bora’s cousin, Vishal Phukan (22), the prime accused in the scam, was apprehended. Phukan is accused of defrauding investors by promising a 30% return on stock market investments within 60 days, misappropriating crores of rupees in the process. Authorities launched a manhunt for Bora on September 3, following a raid on…

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05 Sep

Bamboo Pandal and Shola Craft Idol for Durga Puja with Rs 25 Lakh Budget

editorAssam

Rehabari Bilpar is set to celebrate Durga Puja with an eco-friendly pandal, crafted entirely from bamboo, organized by the Rehabari Bilpar Durga Puja Committee. Former Governor of Assam, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, and his family will inaugurate the pandal. Bamboo is chosen to emphasize its historical and cultural importance in the region. The Maa Durga idol, a Dhakeshwari Durga Idol, will be adorned with Shola craft fabric, adding a unique artistic touch to the festivities. The pandal's budget has been set at Rs 25 lakh.

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04 Sep

Four arrested in Guwahati for sophisticated cybercrime operation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Guwahati Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime ring, arresting four individuals involved in a widespread mule account scam. The arrests were made following a coordinated effort by the Cyber Police Station in Guwahati, revealing a well-organized network of fraudsters preying on economically vulnerable individuals. The suspects, identified as Anvesh Chandra, Bablu Das, Chinmoy Chakraborty, and Abinash Mahato, were found to be operating under fake identities and using burner phones to deceive unsuspecting victims into handing over control of their bank accounts. These "mule accounts" were then used for illicit financial transactions, leaving the original account holders liable for any illegal…

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03 Sep

Gauhati High Court suspends Sonitpur Judge over bribery allegations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Gauhati High Court has suspended Ranju Medhi, the Additional District and Sessions Judge of Sonitpur, following allegations of bribery. The suspension order, issued on September 2, takes immediate effect, pending departmental proceedings. Judge Medhi, who also serves as the Special Judge of the POCSO court in Sonitpur, is required to remain stationed in Sonitpur's headquarters, Tezpur, throughout the suspension period. The High Court's order explicitly prohibits Medhi from leaving the station without prior permission. During the suspension, the responsibilities of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sonitpur, Tezpur, will be managed by the Sonitpur District & Sessions Judge as…

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02 Sep

Tripura receives ₹5 crore donation from Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Government has extended financial assistance of ₹5 crore to flood-stricken Tripura. The aid, handed over by Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah to Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on September 1, underscores Assam's commitment to supporting its neighbor in times of crisis. Minister Mallabaruah announced the contribution on the social media platform 'X,' highlighting the importance of the gesture. "On behalf of Hon'ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa sir, I had the honor of presenting a cheque of ₹5 crore to Hon'ble CM of Tripura, Prof. @DrManikSaha2. This gesture reflects our solidarity with the people of Tripura during the recent…

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31 Aug

Drug bust in Tinsukia: 94.25 grams of heroin and ₹60,000 seized

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam police have arrested three individuals and seized 94.25 grams of suspected heroin along with Rs 60,000 in cash following a late-night raid at Makum traffic point in Tinsukia. The operation, executed on August 30, was based on a tip-off regarding drug trafficking in the area. The arrested suspects have been identified as Norottam Tamuli from Talpathar under Bordumsa police station, Dombaru Moran from Dirak Kophatuli under Kakopathar police station, and Lakheswar Dewgohoria from Tongna Hunjan under Bordumsa police station. They are believed to be involved in the distribution of the seized heroin. This raid follows a series of significant…

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30 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi urges Minister to protect Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called on Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to prioritize the protection of Assam's Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary amid concerns over a proposed oil and gas exploration project in the area. In a letter addressed to Yadav, Gogoi emphasized the sanctuary's unique and irreplaceable ecosystem, warning that the project could lead to severe deforestation and pollution. The sanctuary, located in Gogoi's parliamentary constituency of Jorhat, is a critical habitat for the endangered Hoolock Gibbon. Gogoi expressed his deep concerns about the potential impact of the project, urging Yadav to reconsider the Assam wildlife department's recommendation…

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29 Aug

FIR filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for promoting enmity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, supported by a coalition of opposition parties, has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station on Wednesday, accuses Sarma of fostering communal discord and promoting enmity between different religious and racial communities.The opposition alliance includes the Assam Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, and CPI(ML). The coalition alleges that Sarma’s recent statements and actions have exacerbated communal tensions in the state. According to the FIR, Sarma has…

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29 Aug

A forest guard was killed in a tiger attack in Orang National Park

Banasree SarkarAssamOrang National Park

In Orang National Park, a tiger killed forest guard Dhonmoni Deka. When the attack took place, he was alone on patrol. In Orang National Park, Dhonmoni Deka, a resident of Nagao-Hatimara in Sipajhar, was murdered by a tiger while performing his duties. It was discovered that Dhonmoni, who had only been married for six months, was by herself when the attack occurred. In a related incident, a wild elephant attacked a group of persons in Assam's Sonitpur district earlier this year in April 2024, killing three of them, including two forest guards. Another person was injured. According to West Tezpur…

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