Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has intensified its crackdown on quack doctors as part of its broader campaign against social evils, asserting that protecting the sanctity of the healthcare system remains a top priority.In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to eliminating all forms of illegal activities that endanger society.“We’re committed to weeding out all forms of evil from our society…
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Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Police have seized a massive consignment of narcotic substances valued at around Rs 10.8 crore during an overnight operation in Sribhumi district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, reaffirming the state’s commitment to its aggressive anti-drug campaign. According to the Chief Minister, the operation was carried out by the Sribhumi Police, leading to the interception of a major drug consignment.One person has been apprehended, while police have laun…
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to intensifying its fight against narcotics, stating that the state would continue its relentless crackdown on drug abuse and illicit trafficking to safeguard the future of the youth. Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Chief Minister said the menace of drugs poses a serious threat to society and stressed that the government has been working…
Guwahati, June 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the Assam Police on Thursday seized a huge consignment of an intoxicating substance valued at around Rs 2.34 crore in Sribhumi district and arrested three persons in connection with the case. Sharing details of the operation on social media platform X, the Chief Minister lauded the efforts of the district police and reiterated the state government’s commitment to its ongoing anti-drug campaign. “Some lessons are expe…
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam on Tuesday rolled out the “e-Zero FIR” initiative, becoming one of the first states in the country to implement an automated system that converts cyber financial crime complaints registered through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and the 1930 cyber helpline into First Information Reports (FIRs). Announcing the launch, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the initiative is aimed at ensuring quicker police intervention, seamless registration of ca…
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) A Guwahati-based businessman was arrested by Assam Police on Tuesday after videos of an alleged birthday celebration held on the newly inaugurated Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism over the misuse of public infrastructure.The businessman, identified as Gautam Baruah, is accused of organising the event on the bridge to celebrate his wife’s birthday.Visuals widely circulated online showed a section of the flyover transformed into …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the high-profile case relating to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year.A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by Mahanta challenging the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant him bail in the case.The apex court sought a response from the…
Guwahati, June 4 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Thursday did not entertain the bail plea of Siddhartha Sarma, one of the prime accused in the high-profile death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, resulting in the scheduled hearing not taking place.According to legal sources, the bail application filed by Sarma was not accepted for hearing by the Bench of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia. As a result, no substantive hearing on the plea was conducted on Thursday.Meanwhile, Chetan Dhiracharia…
Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) BJP MLA from Assam’s Bihpuria Assembly constituency Bhupen Borah on Wednesday urged the Assam government and police to adopt stricter measures against helmetless riders, including imposing fines and seizing motorcycles for up to one month, following a series of fatal road accidents involving youths in his constituency.Speaking to reporters, the legislator expressed concern over the rising number of deaths caused by motorcycle accidents, particularly among young people in …
Guwahati, June 2 (IANS) The bail plea hearing of Siddhartha Sarma, the prime accused in the alleged death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, is scheduled to be held on June 4 at the Gauhati High Court. According to court sources, the matter will be heard in the court of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia.Siddhartha Sarma had earlier moved the Gauhati High Court seeking bail after his plea was rejected by a fast-track court.The fast-track court had earlier denied him bail after considering the …