Barpeta News

Assam: Elderly couple's reverence for Independence Day shines in Bongaigaon

In a heartwarming scene that reflects the deep-rooted respect for the nation's history, an elderly couple in the village of Sajnavita in Boitamari located in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, is gearing up to celebrate the 77th Independence Day of India. 

Assam: 114 people detained for involvement in child marriage in Barpeta

Assam: Barpeta Satra Committee urges devotees to wear traditional attire while visiting Kirtanghar

The Doul Jatra or Deol is an annual religious celebration observed in Barpeta Kirtan Ghar. It coincides with the Holi celebration. It has a strong hold over the Barpetans

26 Assam villagers rendered homeless as erosion hits Beki river

26 families in Assam’s Kalgachia are left homeless as the erosion of the Beki river wipes out homes and agricultural land in the Barpeta district

‘Fake certificate’ racket surfaces in Assam’s Barpeta; 3 students held

Barpeta Police unearthed a fake educational certificate racket with the arrest of five members of a gang involved in forging certificates of different universities and selling them

Assam man, having link to suspected Jihadi, surrenders before police

Abu Bakkar Siddique, a resident of Joshihati Para near Howly Town in Barpeta, yesterday surrendered for a having ‘connection’ with a suspected Jihadi

One arrested for alleged links with Jihadi group in Barpeta

Assam police on Tuesday arrested another person in the Barpeta district for alleged link with Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT)

One arrested for alleged links with Jihadi group in Barpeta

Assam police on Tuesday arrested another person in Barpeta district for alleged link with Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT)

Assam: Barpeta flood relief scam, two accused held

Most districts of Assam remained inundated for several days due to floods, causing havoc in several areas. The flood and water crisis were at their peak in the submerged areas.

Barpeta's Mehboob Haque is living his dreams, footballer all set to represent his country in Portugal

Mehboob Haque, a promising footballer from Kumullipara village in the Barpeta district, has been chosen for the Under - 17 Beach soccer football tournament in Portugal.

Suspected JMB operative arrested in Assam’s Barpeta; handmade bombs recovered

After conducting a search operation in the North Kaljhar area, the Howly police apprehended two youths on suspicion of Jehadi.

Suspected JMB operative arrested in Assam’s Barpeta; handmade bombs recovered

Three handmade bombs, three electronic detonators, four exclusive neogen ninetins, and five mobile phones have been recovered from their possession.

Assam's Barpeta reeling under drinking water shortage for past 3 years

At a time when countries like the US and China are showing massive progress in robotics and space technology, Barpeta, a city in Assam, has lacked drinking water supply for three consecutive years.

Assam: Police arrest women drug peddler in Barpeta; seize 60.90 grams of brown sugar

The woman identified as Umme Kulsum has been arrested in Howly for smuggling drugs. Police raided ward 9 in Howly City and found 60.90 grams of brown sugar in her possession.