Man held with live bullets at Assam swearing-in venue in Guwahati
A man was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 12, after a few rounds of live bullets were allegedly recovered from him during security screening at the venue of the…
Manipur excise employees announce indefinite cease-work strike over revised pay demand
The All Manipur Excise Employees Welfare Association has announced an indefinite cease-work strike beginning May 18, citing the state government’s failure to implement the Revised Pay (ROP) 2016 for excise…
“I have seen the Congress agenda. 90 per cent of its MLAs were Muslims”: BJP leader Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha
BJP leader Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha on Sunday, May 10 launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party’s political approach was driven by minority appeasement and ideological compulsions.…
Woman injured in Assam’s Nagaon armed dacoity succumbs, police arrest six
A woman who sustained critical injuries during an armed dacoity at her residence in Assam’s Nagaon district last month succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, while police have arrested six…
PM Modi urges fuel conservation, revival of work-from-home amid global oil crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, May 10 urged citizens to adopt fuel conservation measures, revive work-from-home practices and reduce non-essential imports amid a sharp rise in global crude oil…
Manipur MLA Thongam Biswajit visits Kamjong border areas after militant attack
Thongam Biswajit Singh, BJP legislator from Thongju Assembly Constituency, on Monday, May 11, said he visited the India–Myanmar border areas in Kamjong district along with ministers and fellow legislators to…
Fake currency worth Rs 2.45 lakh seized at Guwahati ISBT; Arunachal youth detained
Guwahati ISBT authorities seized Rs 2.45 lakh in fake currency and detained a youth from Arunachal Pradesh. Investigations continue to trace the counterfeit money source. A huge quantity of counterfeit…
Modi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchases
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to curb fuel use, reduce overseas travel, and pause gold purchases, underscoring the severe impact of the Iran war on the…
Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam Chief Minister on May 12
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has approved the appointment of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of Assam, according to an official notification issued by the Raj Bhavan on…
Meghalaya sets up judicial panel to probe Garo Hills unrest over ADC poll nominations
The Meghalaya government has constituted a Commission of Inquiry headed by retired judge T. Vaiphei to investigate the incidents that led to unrest and violence in the Garo Hills region…