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10 Sep

Supreme Court seeks deportation clarity from Assam and Home Ministry

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Supreme Court has asked the Assam Government and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to clarify their deportation plan for 211 foreign nationals detained in a transit camp in Assam's Goalpara district. Among them, 66 have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The Court, led by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih, is hearing a petition regarding the conditions of Assam's detention facilities. The bench cited a report by the Assam District Legal Services Authority, calling the living conditions in the camps "deplorable" due to issues like water shortages and poor sanitation. During the hearing, the Ministry of…

09 Sep

Assam Police foil infiltration attempt on Indo-Bangladesh border, two pushed back

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj, intercepting two Bangladeshi nationals, Shahadat Hussain and Priyanka Gain. The duo was apprehended during a routine patrol and pushed back across the border. The operation, launched after receiving a tip-off, underscores Assam Police's heightened vigilance in preventing cross-border infiltration. An investigation into the matter has been initiated, with further actions underway. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police force on X, urging continued vigilance to address the ongoing infiltration threat. This incident follows a series of similar interceptions. Just last week, Assam Police detained five…

07 Sep

Congress leader Bhupen Borah blames police for failing to catch fraudsters

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah has accused the state police of failing to apprehend key suspects in a high-profile trading fraud case, including Sumi Borah and her husband Tarkik Borah. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Borah alleged that the police's inability to track down these individuals points to a larger issue of protection offered by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Borah further claimed that the Chief Minister has a pattern of diverting attention whenever corruption linked to his associates surfaces. "There are several instances where he has deflected media attention when allegations of corruption involving his circle arise,"…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…