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21 Apr

Assam BJP to stage statewide protest against ‘Congress’ anti-women stance’ on April 23

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam BJP will organize “Mahila Akrosh” protests across the state on April 23 against the Congress party’s "anti-women stance".The saffron party will be protesting against the non-passage of the Women's Reservation Bill after Opposition parties led by the Congress voted against it in the Lok Sabha on April 17.Party workers at all levels, district, mandal, and booth, have already mobilized themselves to ensure the resounding success of this agitation, a statement issued by the BJP stated.To effectively implement the protest programme, the State BJP has entrusted special responsibilities to 26 leaders, including Member of Parliament from Guwahati Bijuli Kalita…

21 Apr

Operation Chakra-V: CBI Nabs Key Conspirator Supplying Fake SIMs to Cyber Fraud Gangs

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a key conspirator linked to a large cyber fraud network as part of its ongoing nationwide drive under Operation Chakra-V. Officials confirmed the development on April 20, saying the arrest is a significant step in cracking down on organised cybercrime. The accused was arrested from Guwahati in the early hours of April 19. He had been on the run since August 2025 and was being tracked for his alleged role in arranging and supplying illegally obtained SIM cards used in various cyber frauds. According to officials, the arrest is part of Operation Chakra-V,…

21 Apr

Debabrata Saikia Urges Inquiry Into Flood Mismanagement, Flags Safety Risks and Alleged Irregularities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Severe waterlogging in Guwahati after heavy overnight rain has triggered a sharp political response, with Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia urging the Assam Human Rights Commission to take suo motu cognisance of the situation. The move comes after the death of a woman, which he linked to what he described as repeated failures in urban management. In a letter addressed to AHRC chairperson Justice Arup Kumar Goswami, Saikia said the flooding in the city is not a one-time issue but a continuing problem that is affecting the basic rights of residents. He described the situation as a serious concern for…

21 Apr

Guwahati Floods: Opp Leader Approaches Human Rights Commission After Woman Dies

riya EditorAssam

Leader of Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia has written to the Assam Human Rights Commission, seeking urgent intervention into the “continuing and systemic human rights violations affecting the residents of Guwahati,” after heavy overnight rain threw life out of gear in the city. Amid rain-triggered flash floods in Guwahati, a woman, identified as Payal Nath, died after falling into an open inundated drain at Maligaon Chariali near the Northeast Frontier Railway headquarters on Sunday night. In a letter to AHRC chairperson Justice Arup Kumar Goswami, Saikia, seeking Suo motu action over flooding and a woman’s death, described the…

20 Apr

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Over Assam; People Advised To Stay Alert

Paromita EditorAssam

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted inclement weather over Assam for the next two to three days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected across various parts of the state.As per rainfall data recorded on Monday, several locations in and around Guwahati have already received substantial precipitation — including 117.4 mm in Guwahati, 126.5 mm in Guwahati (City), 119.5 mm at AAU-HRS (Assam Agricultural University - Horticultural Research Station) station, 134 mm at Gauhati University, and 215.9 mm at SIRD Complex, Khanapara. These figures indicate widespread and intense rainfall activity that is likely to persist.The weather pattern suggests that…

20 Apr

Assam Govt Closes Educational Institutions in Guwahati Amid Severe Waterlogging and Disruption

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Government of Assam has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in Guwahati on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across the city, affecting normal life and movement. The decision applies to both government and private schools and colleges within the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) area. Officials said the step was taken keeping in mind the safety of students, teachers and staff as large parts of the city remained waterlogged following intense rain on April 19. According to the administration, several localities reported severe waterlogging, leading to traffic disruption and difficulties for commuters. Roads in low-lying areas were…

20 Apr

Assam Forest Officials Nab Accused Linked to Royal Bengal Tiger Body Parts Trade After Months-Long Operation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major development in the fight against wildlife crime in Assam, a team from Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve has arrested a fugitive allegedly linked to the illegal trade of Royal Bengal Tiger body parts. The arrest comes after months of tracking and intelligence-based operations by forest officials. According to officials, the operation was carried out jointly by the Eastern Range, Gamiri, and the Crime Investigation Range based in Biswanath Chariali. Acting on specific inputs, the team managed to apprehend Ratnakanta Pegu (41), a resident of Aathaishsharia village in Biswanath district. He had been absconding since November 2025…

20 Apr

Police Arrest Accused Linked to Illegal Tiger Parts Trade in Kaziranga

riya EditorAssam

An absconding suspect in the illicit trade of Royal Bengal tiger body parts has been captured by officials from the Eastern Range, Gamiri, and Crime Investigation Range, Biswanath Chariali, under the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The culprit, Ratnakanta Pegu (41), a native of Aathaishsharia village in Biswanath district, was captured by the investigating team based on intelligence inputs. According to official sources, Pegu has been at large since November 2025 in relation to the ER/02-2025 crime case. The accused has a history of involvement in rhino poaching crimes from 2019 to 2024, according to officials. The case is…

20 Apr

Heavy Rainfall Throws Guwahati Out of Gear, Waterlogging Hits City

riya EditorAssam

Heavy rainfall since Sunday evening threw normal life out of gear in Guwahati, with severe waterlogging reported from several city localities. Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Hatigaon, and Rukminigaon are among the worst-hit areas. Stretches of arterial roads like the GS Road, RG Baruah Road, and MRD Road also went under water, causing massive traffic snarls. Commuters had to face immense inconvenience as they remained stranded in traffic jams for hours. In view of the situation arising out of the flash flood, the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administrators have declared closure of all educational institutions within the Guwahati Municipal Corporation area on…

20 Apr

Opposition Rallies in Guwahati as Assam Awaits Election Results

riya EditorAssam

With just a week left for the advertisement of election results, all opposition campaigners from 126 assembly constituencies in Assam gathered in Guwahati on Sunday night. The meeting, organized by the Congress at Green Wood Hotel, brought together campaigners from the Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, Raijor Dal, AHPCL, and Left parties, along with their leadership. The event was described as a concinnity action by the Congress to keep opposition campaigners aligned ahead of the results. still, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chairman Gaurav Gogoi avoided opining on seat protrusions, stating that the election outgrowth was not the focus. He emphasized rather…