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28 Apr

Scientists Discover Unusual Fish Species in Goralpara Depths

riya EditorAssam

In a significant addition to Assam’s biodiversity, researchers have discovered a rare species of fish from the deep underground waters of Goralpara district. The discovery has been described as unique due to the fish’s distinct physical characteristics and habitat. The research was conducted jointly by scientists from Gauhati University, Cotton University, and Manipur University. According to the researchers, the fish does not inhabit regular rivers or ponds but survives in underground water systems, making it highly unusual. The newly discovered species lacks eyesight and pigmentation, features commonly associated with organisms adapted to dark, subterranean environments. Scientists noted that such species…

28 Apr

‘Zubeen Seuj Chapori’: Youngsters Create Eco Tribute to Zubeen Garg on Brahmaputra

riya EditorAssam

In a unique green initiative to honor the legacy of Assam’s beloved artist Zubeen Garg, a group of youths and local residents in Teok’s Jajimukh have transformed a vast sandbank of the Brahmaputra River into a growing forest, naming it “Zubeen Seuj Chapori. Carrying slogans such as “Joy Zubeen Da, may Zubeen Da remain immortal,” “Only if trees survive, humans survive,” and “One tree, one life,” the initiative aims to preserve the memory of the iconic artist while promoting afforestation and ecological restoration in the erosion-prone Sagunpara area. The river island, shaped by the shifting course of the Brahmaputra, was…

28 Apr

Assam Poll Body Checks Strong Rooms, Counting Centers for Security, Readiness

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel has visited multiple districts to inspect the strong rooms and counting centers and assess the overall arrangements ahead of vote counting for the Assam Assembly elections on May 4. During his visit, Goel reviewed the arrangements within the counting halls, assessed the overall security measures at the counting centers, and examined other critical aspects to ensure a smooth, transparent, and secure counting process. Notably, a training programme for district election officers, returning officers and election officers was held here on Saturday in order to ensure smooth conduct of the vote counting process. Organized under…

27 Apr

Assam Police Bust Illegal Betting Den in Tinsukia, Cash Seized

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police have busted an alleged gambling racket operating from a house in Digboi town of Tinsukia district and arrested six people, including an employee of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, officials said. The operation was carried out by a police team under the supervision of Co-District Superintendent of Police Himangshu Gohain after officers received specific information about gambling activities allegedly taking place in the area. According to police sources, the raid was conducted at a house located in Lachit Nagar along the Digboi–Pengaree Road under the jurisdiction of Digboi Police Station. Investigators said the suspected gambling operation had reportedly been…

27 Apr

Tezpur Researcher Brings Global Honour to Assam with University Innovator Award

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Young scientist Dr Shekhar Suman Bora from Assam has brought international recognition to the state after receiving the prestigious ‘University Innovator Award’ at the 2026 Texas Innovation Conference & Awards held in the United States.The achievement has drawn praise from several quarters, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described the recognition as a proud moment for both Assam and the country.In a message shared on social media on April 26, the Chief Minister congratulated Dr Bora and said the award reflected the growing role of Indian researchers and scientists in global scientific innovation. He said achievements like this…

27 Apr

Massive Drug Haul: RPF NFR Teams Bust Ganja Consignment Worth Rs 29 Lakh

riya EditorAssam

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) launched an intensive crackdown against trafficking of contraband goods over three days and seized ganja worth over Rs 29 lakh recently, NFR sources confirmed. “During intensive checks and operations conducted from April 20 to 22, 2026, RPF teams recovered nearly 60 kg of ganja worth over Rs 29 lakh from different railway stations under NFR jurisdiction,” a statement issued by NFR on Sunday said. “In addition, three persons involved in illegal transportation of ganja were apprehended and handed over to the respective GRP outpost for further necessary action to be…

27 Apr

Pawan Khera Moves Supreme Court After Gauhati HC Denies Anticipatory Bail

riya EditorAssam

Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court against Gauhati High Court's rejection of his anticipatory bail plea in connection with an FIR filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over his allegations related to her holding multiple passports and properties abroad. The SC, however, is yet to assign his bail petition to a bench for hearing and therefore the matter is not yet listed. Vide the impugned order, the Gauhati High Court had denied Khera anticipatory bail, observing that he dragged an "innocent lady" into the controversy to gain political mileage. Prior to that, the Telangana…

26 Apr

Two Abducted Men Freed, Five Held in Overnight Assam Police Crackdown

riya EditorAssam

A late-night, coordinated operation by Assam Police resulted in the rescue of two abducted men and the arrest of five suspects in a ransom kidnapping case in the Boko–Chaygaon subdivision. According to police sources, the operation was launched after Noonmati Police Station received information around 11:30 pm about the abduction of a 24-year-old Md. Sanidul Ali. He was allegedly taken toward the Sontoli area by unidentified individuals, who later demanded a ransom of ₹10 lakh and threatened to kill him if the demand was not met. Acting swiftly, police teams from Sontoli, Topamari, Mandira, and Chamariya stations were mobilised under…

26 Apr

Guwahati Road Mishap Claims Life After Car Hits Stationary Truck

riya EditorAssam

Three women, all in their twenties, were killed when the car they were travelling in hit a stationary truck before crashing into a road divider in the Mathgharia area of Guwahati in the wee hours of Sunday. A police official said all three victims died on the spot, while the drivers of the car and the truck were absconding. According to the official, the car was registered to a person in Dhemaji, who had given it on rent to a travel agency. "We are looking for the driver," he said. The bodies of the deceased have been shifted to the…

26 Apr

Heavy Rain Alert: Assam Chief Secretary Holds Preparedness Meeting

riya EditorAssam

In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall on April 26 and 27, Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials to assess preparedness measures across departments for flood management, drainage, and public safety in Guwahati. The meeting focused on the progress of desilting operations of major drains, deployment and operational readiness of pumping systems, and precautionary measures related to guard wall construction along the Bharalu River and other key drainage channels intersecting the National Highway. Special emphasis was placed on areas that were inundated during previous spells of rain. Officials reviewed actions taken…