News Desk Report

APSC Topper Shivasish Sandilya Arrested for Taking Bribe in Assam’s Lakhimpur

  GUWAHATI: A forest official has come under scrutiny after being allegedly caught accepting a bribe during a vigilance operation in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on Friday, May 1, triggering widespread outrage across the state. ALSO READ: Flood Threat Looms Large in Assam as Rainfall Prediction Raises Concern Over Rise in Water Levels The accused officer, identified as…

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Barricades Placed near Open Drains at Guwahati’s Jyotinagar after GPlus Report

  GUWAHATI: Barricades have been installed along the open drain in Guwahati's Jyotinagar following a recent GPlus report that highlighted the continuing danger posed by the stretch. ALSO READ: AIIMS Guwahati Steps Up Food Safety Measures Amid Student Complaints Over Mess Hygiene Earlier, GPlus had reported that nearly a year after a minor boy was tragically…

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Movie Review | Bhooth Bangla

  Bhooth Bangla feels like a familiar ride right from the start, largely because it brings back the Priyadarshan–Akshay Kumar combination. The film sticks to a simple, situational style of comedy, more about timing and reactions than loud or over-the-top jokes and that approach works quite well, at least for a while. There’s a sense of…

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Piles of Waste Accumulate on Guwahati's Kharghuli Road Stretch

  GUWAHATI: A growing heap of garbage dumped along the roadside on Guwahati's Kharghuli Road  has become a persistent concern for commuters and local residents, highlighting gaps in waste disposal practices. ALSO READ: Centre Launches Emergency Messaging System for Instant Disaster Alerts; Test Messages Sent Nationwide The area, which connects nearby residential localities, has visible piles…

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India Announces Squad For ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026; Four Players Earn Maiden Selections

  GUWAHATI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, May 2, announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur set to lead the side in the tournament to be jointly hosted by England and Wales. ALSO READ: Centre Launches Emergency Messaging System for Instant…

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Woman, Three Children Missing From Assam's Nalbari; Last Seen Boarding E-Rickshaw

GUWAHATI: A 32-year-old woman and her three children have been reported missing since around 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, prompting an active police search in the Nalbari district. ALSO READ: AirAsia Exit Hits Guwahati Connectivity; Druk Air Offers Limited Relief According to initial reports, the woman had left home with her two sons and a…

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Assam Election Results: BJP Takes Early Lead Across Upper Assam, Congress Ahead in Select Seats

  GUWAHATI: Early trends emerging from the vote counting process across Assam point to a strong performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), particularly in Upper Assam, while the Congress has managed to secure leads in a handful of key constituencies. ALSO READ: Early Trends in Assam: BJP Leading in 19 Seats as Counting Gets Underway In…

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