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11 May

Police intensify security at Inter State Bus Terminus after counterfeit currency recovery

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police seized fake currency notes worth around Rs 2.45 lakh during an operation at the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Guwahati and detained a youth from Arunachal Pradesh in connection with the case, officials said on Sunday. The operation was conducted on May 10 under the supervision of ACP Nilotpal Saikia of Azara subdivision after police received inputs regarding the movement of counterfeit currency in the area. According to police sources, the accused has been identified as Geyon Tayeng, a resident of Arunachal Pradesh. He was intercepted by the police team during the operation at ISBT Guwahati. During checking…

11 May

NDA leaders, Union ministers likely to attend Assam CM oath-taking event in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior BJP leader Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on May 12 after receiving formal approval from Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, according to an official notification issued by the Raj Bhavan.The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at 11:40 am on Tuesday at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara in Guwahati. Preparations for the event have already begun, with security arrangements and stage construction work underway at the venue.The official notification stated that the Governor appointed Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution…

11 May

Mother’s Day Marked by Assam Rifles Across Manipur and Nagaland

riya EditorAssam, Nagaland

Assam Rifles celebrated Mother’s Day across Tengnoupal, Pallel, Moreh and Kamjong districts of Manipur, bringing together 220 local women and 90 students from Naga, Meitei and Kuki communities. The events featured discussions on women empowerment, healthcare and social harmony, along with recreational activities, community lunch and movie screenings to strengthen mutual trust and unity. In Kamjong, Assam Rifles also celebrated with Olina Ningshen of Kangpat Khunou village, who was recently rescued after being abducted by KNA (B) and VVEZ militants. Following her safe rescue and rehabilitation, Assam Rifles personnel visited her home on Mother’s Day to present gifts and essentials,…

11 May

Victim of Nagaon Robbery Dies During Treatment

riya EditorAssam

A woman, who suffered grievous injuries during an armed robbery at her residence in Nagaon district of Assam last month, succumbed to her injuries on Sunday. Ruprekha Bhuyan, wife of Dr Ranjit Saikia, passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati after battling for her life for 16 days following the brutal assault. The gruesome incident took place on April 24. Her husband was also injured in the incident but recovered after undergoing treatment. Her cremation took place last night after the post-mortem examination was conducted.Police have so far arrested six suspected robbers in the case. Following her death, demands…

11 May

Kamjong Attack: COCOMI Raises Concerns Over Assam Rifles’ Actions

riya EditorAssam

Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) convenor YK Dhiren on Sunday raised questions over the role of the Assam Rifles and other security forces during the recent attack allegedly carried out by KNA-B and PDF militants in Kamjong district. Speaking on the sidelines of the 12th Foundation Day programme of Nongchup Imphal Palem Ima Apunba Lup (NIMPAL) at Urpok Machin Khwai Brahmapur Community Hall, Dhiren criticised a recent statement issued by the Assam Rifles regarding the rescue of a woman allegedly from the custody of KNA-B cadres in Kamjong. He questioned where the Assam Rifles and other security personnel were…

11 May

Hundreds of Candidates Lose Security Deposit in Assam Polls

riya EditorAssam

A total of 455 out of the 722 candidates who contested the recent Assam Legislative Assembly election forfeited their security deposits after failing to secure the required number of votes. Among them were four candidates from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 18 from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 10 each from Indian National Congress and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), 16 from All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), and seven from United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). Besides them, 248 independent candidates and 102 candidates from registered but unrecognized parties also lost their deposits. The list included 418 male and 37 female candidates. The…

11 May

Assam Forest Department Apprehends Suspected Rhino Poachers

riya EditorAssam

Three suspected rhino poachers have been apprehended in a joint operation by forest officials from the Eastern Range, Gamiri and Crime Investigation Range of Biswanath Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, officials said on Sunday. The accused, who were allegedly planning to carry out rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park, were apprehended from Narayanpur in Lakhimpur district, officials said on Sunday. The apprehended persons have been identified as Kiran Pegu, a resident of Ukhal Chuk village under Garmur police station in Majuli district; Riju Pegu (Rijukanta) a resident of Chesa village under Bihpuria police station in Lakhimpur district…

10 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma to Take Oath for Second Consecutive Term as Assam CM

riya EditorAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Assam today, confirming his second consecutive term as the Chief Minister of the state. BJP central observer and Union Minister JP Nadda announced that Sarma was elected unanimously as the party's leader in the State Assembly, paving the way for his swearing in as the Chief Minister on May 12. Assam BJP’s legislature party meeting was held in Guwahati this morning. Apart from Nadda, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present at the meeting as central co-observer. State party president Dilip Saikia, and all…

10 May

₹6.56-Crore Assets in Guwahati Seized by Enforcement Directorate in Bank Loan Fraud Case

riya EditorAssam

The Guwahati Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached six immovable properties worth about Rs 6.56 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) Act, 2002. The properties, including two commercial spaces in the “Shine Towers” project and two flats along with two penthouses in the “Shine Heaven” project, have been attached in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case linked to M/s Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd and others, a statement issued by the ED said. The investigation was initiated based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Guwahati, under…

09 May

Organ Trafficking Racket Busted in Assam, Four Arrested from Margherita

Paromita EditorAssam

A suspected interstate human organ trafficking network operating in Assam was busted after a joint operation by Dibrugarh and Tinsukia police led to the arrest of four alleged brokers from Margherita on Friday.The arrested accused have been identified as Zakir Hussain (53), Shankar Chentanu (28), Samir Paul (37) and Gopal Roy (31).According to police sources, the accused were allegedly involved in a racket that targeted financially vulnerable individuals and lured them with promises of money and jobs before attempting to illegally sell their organs.Investigators said the accused were allegedly trying to take a 35-year-old man, Rajiv Dey of Margherita, for…