Assam Forest Ministry Launches Statewide Crackdown on Illegal Sawmills; Action Against Erring Officials

  GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Tuesday announced a statewide mission to identify, seize and permanently shut down all illegal sawmills operating across the state, warning that strict departmental action will be taken against officials who fail to act against such operations within their jurisdictions. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive at Six…

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Ram Mandir Donation Theft Case: Eight Arrested, Trust Officials Resign Amid Embezzlement Probe

  GUWAHATI: A major donation theft racket has been uncovered at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with eight people arrested over allegations of embezzling cash and jewellery donated by devotees. The case has also led to the reported resignation of two senior office-bearers of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, who stepped down citing…

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Assam Fishery Scam Probe Deepens: Former Project Director Among Three Officials Re-Arrested

  GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, has re-arrested three officials of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation (AFDC) Ltd as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities and corruption within the state-run corporation. ALSO READ: Ninth Arrest in Assam Fishery Fund Scam; Former AFDCL Project Director Held Among those arrested is former Officer…

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ICC Names All-Female Match Officials Panel for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

  GUWAHATI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, thereby continuing this initiative for the third successive edition of the tournament. ALSO READ: CBI Arrests Retired Judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Death Case A total of 14 umpires and four match referees…

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