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Assam-Meghalaya joint operation leads to arrest of three in Umiam ATM theft case

Assam-Meghalaya joint operation leads to arrest of three in Umiam ATM theft case

Apr 29, 2026

In a coordinated interstate operation, Assam’s Barpeta Police, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, arrested three alleged criminals linked to an ATM lifting and robbery case registered at Umiam Police Station in Meghalaya earlier this month.

Siddharth Sharma handled shows, not security: Lawyer representing accused in Zubeen Garg death case

Siddharth Sharma handled shows, not security: Lawyer representing accused in Zubeen Garg death case

Apr 29, 2026

The advocate representing Siddharth Sharma, former manager of late singer Zubeen Garg and one of the prime accused in his death case, on Tuesday, April 28 argued before a Guwahati fast-track court that Sharma’s responsibilities were limited to managing the artiste’s professional engagements and not his personal security.

Guwahati missing woman case: Bhabana Sarma breaks silence after 48 hours, says she went to Shillong to end her life

Guwahati missing woman case: Bhabana Sarma breaks silence after 48 hours, says she went to Shillong to end her life

Apr 29, 2026

In a video message posted on social media nearly 48 hours after she went missing, Bhabana Sarma clarified that no third party was involved in her disappearance and denied allegations linking any cab driver or outsider to the incident.

Assam braces for heavy rainfall as IMD issues weather alert for Barak Valley

Assam braces for heavy rainfall as IMD issues weather alert for Barak Valley

Apr 29, 2026

The India Meteorological Department on April 28 forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in four districts of Assam’s Barak Valley over the next two to three days, while also predicting intermittent rain spells in Guwahati during the same period.

Complaint filed against content creator over allegedly “provocative” video in Assam's Dhubri

Apr 28, 2026

A formal police complaint has been lodged against social media content creator Bhaskarr Dutta for allegedly circulating “communally provocative” and defamatory content targeting the residents of Dhubri and the wider Lower Assam region.

Over 1,000 killed in road accidents in Assam in first quarter of 2026

Over 1,000 killed in road accidents in Assam in first quarter of 2026

Apr 28, 2026

More than 1,000 people lost their lives in over 4,200 road accidents across Assam during the first three months of 2026, according to official data released on April 28.

Missing minor traced after five years, reunited with family in Assam’s Tinsukia

Missing minor traced after five years, reunited with family in Assam’s Tinsukia

Apr 28, 2026

A minor boy who had gone missing in 2021 from the Dholla Police Station area in Assam’s Tinsukia district has been traced and reunited with his family after nearly five years, police confirmed on April 28.

Assam HS result: Daughter of Santipur tea garden security guard secures distinction, aspires to join civil services

Apr 28, 2026

The daughter of a security guard at Santipur Tea Garden in Charaideo has secured distinction in the Higher Secondary examination, bringing pride to her family and village.

Akhil Gogoi writes explosive open letter to CM over ‘secret killings’, BJP candidate row

Akhil Gogoi writes explosive open letter to CM over ‘secret killings’, BJP candidate row

Apr 28, 2026

Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on April 28 issued a strongly worded open letter to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of “misleading the Assamese people” and raising serious allegations linked to the dark era of ‘secret killings’ in the state.

Two youths held with pistol, live ammunition in Kokrajhar’s Gossaigaon

Apr 28, 2026

In a major breakthrough, police arrested two youths and recovered a firearm, live ammunition and other items during a late-night operation in Assam’s Gossaigaon area of Kokrajhar district.

‘Chiprang’, ‘Gaddar’ not BJP culture; indiscipline will invite action: Assam BJP chief

‘Chiprang’, ‘Gaddar’ not BJP culture; indiscipline will invite action: Assam BJP chief

Apr 28, 2026

Assam BJP president and Darrang-Udalguri MP Dilip Saikia on April 28 said derogatory expressions such as “Chiprang” and “Gaddar” have no place in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s culture, warning that any breach of discipline by party members would invite strict accountability.

Assam: Heavy rain halts normal life in Baghjan, waterlogging disrupts Tinsukia

Assam: Heavy rain halts normal life in Baghjan, waterlogging disrupts Tinsukia

Apr 28, 2026

Torrential rainfall lashed Baghjan and adjoining areas in Tinsukia district on Tuesday evening, April 28, disrupting normal life and triggering widespread waterlogging in several localities.

Alleged land manipulation case surfaces in Dhubri amid Assam govt’s crackdown on “dalal raj”

Alleged land manipulation case surfaces in Dhubri amid Assam govt’s crackdown on “dalal raj”

Apr 28, 2026

Assam government investigates land manipulation in Dhubri amid crackdown on land mafia. Strict action promised to protect landowners and ensure transparency.

Cachar gears up for high-stakes May 4 vote count under tight security

Cachar gears up for high-stakes May 4 vote count under tight security

Apr 28, 2026

Eager anticipation surrounds the counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections, scheduled to take place on May 4 across the state, including Cachar district.

Assam: Two held with pistol, ammunition in Kokrajhar operation

Assam: Two held with pistol, ammunition in Kokrajhar operation

Apr 28, 2026

Two suspected armed miscreants were apprehended during a late-night operation in Assam’s Kokrajhar district following intelligence inputs about possible subversive activities, police said.

Axom Senior Secondary School of Assam's Margherita maintains 100% HS pass record for 14th consecutive year

Apr 28, 2026

Axom Senior Secondary School, located at Agbandha under Assam's Margherita Co-District, has once again delivered an outstanding performance by securing a 100% pass percentage in both Arts and Commerce streams in the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 marking its 14th consecutive year of flawless results.

Assam: Dilapidated infra, rising pressure spark demand to upgrade Kakopathar police station, Talap outpost

Assam: Dilapidated infra, rising pressure spark demand to upgrade Kakopathar police station, Talap outpost

Apr 28, 2026

Growing concerns over poor infrastructure and increasing law and order challenges have intensified demands for the immediate upgradation of Kakopathar Police Station and Talap Outpost in Assam’s Tinsukia district.

Guwahati jewellery showroom burgled after CCTV sabotaged with chewing gum

Guwahati jewellery showroom burgled after CCTV sabotaged with chewing gum

Apr 28, 2026

In an unusual case of burglary, thieves allegedly used chewing gum to disable surveillance systems before breaking into a jewellery showroom in the Christian Basti area of Guwahati in the early hours of Tuesday, April 28.

Assam’s Kaziranga buffaloes translocated to Kanha, sparks ‘engineered rewilding’ debate

Assam’s Kaziranga buffaloes translocated to Kanha, sparks ‘engineered rewilding’ debate

Apr 28, 2026

A wildlife translocation programme aimed at restoring lost ecological balance has triggered a wider debate on the risks and rewards of “engineered rewilding” in India.

Continuous rain worsens road conditions, traffic gridlock disrupts life in Assam's Silchar

Apr 28, 2026

Continuous rainfall has severely affected normal life in Silchar city, as damaged roads and massive traffic congestion continue to create hardships for residents.

HS student found dead in river after going missing in Assam's Sonari

HS student found dead in river after going missing in Assam's Sonari

Apr 28, 2026

A Higher Secondary examination candidate who had been reported missing since Monday night, April 27, was found dead in the Dikhow (Dissang) river on April 28.