The regional Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has come under severe criticism for awarding ticket to an arrested rhino poacher who is currently out on bail to contest the upcoming panchayat elections in Assam…
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Theft at Ugratara Temple; thieves decamp with idol, jewellery
In a shocking incident, thieves struck at the internationally famous Ugratara Temple in the heart of Guwahati, and decamped with the idol, gold jewellery, donation box and few utensils. CCTV footage s…
Panchayat Polls | Candidates with little IQ & GK submit nominations
The last day for filing of nomination papers for the first phase (Dec 5) of the upcoming panchayat polls ended today (Nov 15). Elections in the first phase will be held in 16 districts of the State wh…
Hima Das named first Youth Ambassador of UNICEF India
Assam sprint queen Hima Das has been named the first Youth Ambassador of UNICEF India. This was announced on the official Twitter handle of UNICEF India. Meet our Youth Ambassador, Hima Das!The Asian …
Panchayat Polls | Ruckus at Congress, BJP offices
As voting dates for the two-phase Panchayat elections in Assam draw near, increased infighting has plagued the Congress as well as the ruling BJP with disgruntled party activists resorting to vandalis…
Mystery in toy car blast deepens
The mystery in the toy car blast at Manipuri Basti in Guwahati yesterday (Nov 13) evening in which a 10-year-old girl was seriously injured while her mother also sustained injuries has deepened furthe…
Tinsukia schoolgirl joins ULFA(I)!
A teenaged girl in Eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district is believed to have joined the outlawed anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) — the United Liberation Front of Aso…
Panchayat Polls | BJP not to tie-up with AGP
It’s now official. The AGP and the BJP, alliance partners at Dispur, will fight the two-phase panchayat elections separately. The decision, taken at a meeting at the chief minister’s official residenc…
Tea garden employee abducted by ULFA(I)
The ULFA(I) has once again abducted a tea garden employee after slapping a demand notice on the authorities of the tea estate where he was working as a storekeeper at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh. Deba…
Jilted lover stabs girl at Makum, attempts suicide
A jilted lover stabbed a girl at Makum in Tinsukia district after their ‘relationship’ turned sour. Biki Tanti, the accused youth, attacked the girl named Sonia Ghatowar injuring her seriously. He lat…
