Assam
Neglected Drainage Project Strangles Vital NH-17 Stretch in Assam’s Key Market Hub
A crucial section of National Highway-17 (formerly NH-37) passing through Bijoynagar in South Kamrup, Assam, has deteriorated into a major…
KAAC Principal Secretary Mukul Kr Saikia Transferred; Dilip Terang Assigned Additional Charge
The Assam government has announced changes in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) administration. Mukul Kumar Saikia, IAS (SCS-2011), will…
Rival groups clash at All Tiwa Students’ Union HQ in Morigaon, Assam
A violent confrontation erupted between two rival factions of the All Tiwa Students’ Union (ATSU) at the organisation’s central office…
Congress-Era Infiltration Brought 64 Lakh Into Assam, Says Amit Shah; BJP Moving to Undo the Damage
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30 alleged that Assam’s demographic composition underwent a major change during the Congress…
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Pre-1951 ‘Miyas’ Eligible; PWD to Prioritize 50% Local Workforce in Future Projects
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 29 clarified that the state government cannot prevent ‘Miyas’ who settled in…
Assam Court Takes Up Bail Plea of Three Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case Today
The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court is set to hear and decide the bail petitions of three accused in…
Dibrugarh Welcomes Amit Shah as He Unveils Major Development and Cultural Works Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Dibrugarh late on January 29 for a two-day visit focused on infrastructure, sports…
Pravin Togadia urges DNA tests and deportation of 5 million alleged illegal Bangladeshi migrants ahead of Assam elections
In a strongly worded address ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Antar Rashtriya Hindu Parishad leader Dr Pravin Bhai Togadia…
Amit Shah’s Assam Visit to Focus on Assembly Complex, Sports Projects, and Electoral Discussions
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on January 29–30, focusing on major infrastructure projects and political consultations ahead…
Pawan Khera Criticizes Himanta Biswa Sarma, Says Assam Voters Seek Accountability Over Optics
On January 26, Congress leader Pawan Khera praised Rahul Gandhi for standing with the people of the Northeast during crises,…
Modi to Inaugurate Rs 3,000 Crore Six-Lane Bridge in Guwahati on February 14; BJP Launches Assam Poll Campaign
Guwahati, January 26: A six-lane bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati will open to the public on February 14, marking…
Massive Drug Bust: Banned Cough Syrup Worth ₹4 Crore Seized on Assam–Tripura Route
A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police has resulted in the seizure of banned cough…
Assam Woman Arrested in Delhi for Impersonating Diplomat and Using Fake Vehicle Plates Ahead of Republic Day
Delhi Police have arrested Dr. Ashma Begum, 48, from Guwahati, for allegedly impersonating a foreign diplomat and using counterfeit diplomatic…
Opposition Calls on EC to Curb Misuse of Form 7 in Assam’s Special Revision Exercise
On January 23, Assam’s opposition parties urged the Election Commission to prevent misuse of Form 7, which is meant for…
Boko Prepares for Spectacular Silver Jubilee Celebration of Bathou Puja on Assam-Meghalaya Border
Kathalpara village in Boko, along the Assam–Meghalaya border, will celebrate the sacred Bathou Puja on January 27–28, marking 25 years…
Assam: Explosives Found at Badarpur Railway Station Before Republic Day, Suspect Detained
In a major security alert ahead of Republic Day, authorities recovered a large consignment of explosive materials from Badarpur Railway…
Assam to Host PM Modi on Feb 14, Amit Shah on Jan 30
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 22 announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit…
Ambulance Carrying Deceased Woman Crashes in Bongaigaon, Three Injured
A tragic accident occurred on Thursday, January 21, when an ambulance transporting the body of a deceased woman from Kolkata…
Morigaon Cybercrime: Five Nabbed for Rs 25 Lakh Bank Fraud
Assam Police have arrested five individuals from Morigaon and Nagaon districts for their alleged involvement in a large-scale banking fraud,…
Assam Government to Settle 6.21% State Development Loan in February
The Assam government has announced that the 6.21% Assam State Development Loan (SDL) 2026 will be fully redeemed at face…
Rs 7.97 Lakh MGNREGA Project in Kaliabor Faces Allegations of Substandard Work and Irregularities
Allegations of corruption and procedural lapses have emerged in the implementation of rural development schemes in Kaliabor, Assam, particularly under…
BJP’s double-engine model will derail with Himanta at the helm, claims Bhupesh Baghel
Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 20 claimed that the BJP’s “double-engine government” in…
Violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar Claims One Life, Injures Four
One person was killed and four others sustained serious injuries after a violent clash broke out between two groups in…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma carries green energy, semiconductor investment push to Davos
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam must be seen as central to the Northeast’s shared economic future, noting…
Madrasa Education Has Contributed to India’s Freedom Fighters and Lawmakers: AIUDF MLA Hafiz Rafiqul Islam
Amid the continuing debate over the future of madrasa education in Assam, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Hafiz…
25 kg cannabis seized on Brahmaputra Mail; Bihar man arrested in Assam
The New Bongaigaon Government Railway Police (GRP) thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis on January 18….
Assam labourer loses life in illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, triggering official probe
An alleged case of illegal coal mining has claimed another life in Meghalaya. A labourer from Assam died after collapsing…
January 22 Deadline Approaches for Claims and Objections in Assam Electoral Roll Revision
With the deadline for the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls fast approaching, the Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has…
Amit Shah scheduled to visit Dibrugarh on January 30 for foundation-laying of second Assam Assembly complex
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Dibrugarh on January 30 to lay the foundation stone for Assam’s second Legislative…
Guwahati to Witness Over 10,000 Artists Perform Bagurumba Dance During PM Modi’s Assam Visit
Over 10,000 performers are set to bring the Bagurumba dance to life at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium on Saturday, coinciding…
PM Modi to Showcase Assam’s Cultural Heritage and Announce Major Infrastructure Projects on Two-Day Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a high-profile two-day visit to Assam starting January 17, combining a celebration of…
Assam to Present Silpi Awards 2026; Late Samar Hazarika and Dhanada Pathak Among Honourees
The Assam government has announced the 2026 Silpi Awardees, including late singers Samar Hazarika and Dhanada Pathak, honoring outstanding contributions…
Fire Razes Dhubri Medicine Shop, Losses Over ₹10 Lakh
A fire broke out late on January 16 at a wholesale medicine shop in Dhubri, Assam, causing losses estimated over…
Pre-poll survey reaffirms Himanta Biswa Sarma as frontrunner for chief minister’s post
Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to emerge as the clear favorite for Assam’s Chief Minister, securing overwhelming support for another term….
PM Modi to Visit Assam on Jan 17–18, Unveils New Trains and Lays Foundation for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on January 17 for a two-day trip, marking his second visit…
Buffalo Fights Conducted in Assam’s Morigaon Amid Magh Bihu Despite Supreme Court Ban
Despite a Supreme Court ban on animal fights, traditional buffalo fights, locally called Moh juj, were held in parts of…
Himanta stresses Assam probe is separate from Singapore inquiry in Zubeen Garg case
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 15 declined to comment on the proceedings in Singapore’s coroner’s court concerning…
Hmar Sahitya Sabha Holds Committee Meeting in Guwahati
Guwahati: The Assam committee of the Hmar Sahitya Sabha (HLS) held a meeting in Guwahati yesterday, with representatives from the…
Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor Daughter in Dhubri
Authorities in Assam’s Dhubri district have arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting his teenage daughter, officials reported on January…
Debabrata Saikia Fires Back at Rejaul Sarkar: ‘A BJP Agent Couldn’t Survive a Decade in Congress
Assam Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has firmly denied allegations made by former All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU)…
NGT Asks CPCB and Assam Government to Respond After Train Accident Kills Seven Elephants
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other authorities following the…
Assam CM orders strict enforcement of ₹2,670 paddy price, warns traders against exploiting farmers
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 14 issued a strong warning against the exploitation of farmers during…
Coroner’s Court: Zubeen Garg Drowned Near Singapore Island After Swimming Intoxicated Without Life Vest
Indian singer Zubeen Garg drowned while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore in September 2025, police told a coroner’s court…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Visit Tripura Sundari Temple, Hold Talks with Tripura CM on Jan 15
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Tripura on January 15, with plans to offer prayers at…
Digboi Congress Reshuffle Reflects Party’s Aggressive Drive Ahead of 2026 Assam Elections
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s (APCC) recent organisational reshuffle is being seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2026…
Renowned Assamese Singer Samar Hazarika Dies in Guwahati
Samar Hazarika, a celebrated Assamese singer and the youngest brother of Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on Tuesday…
Seismic Safety Takes Center Stage at NEDFi Conclave in Guwahati
A seismic safety awareness programme organised by NeFocus in collaboration with RVC was held today at the NEDFi Auditorium, highlighting…
Himanta Biswa Sarma voices support for Hindus in Bangladesh, calls on Centre to act against alleged atrocities
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 13 said that the people of Assam stand in solidarity with Hindus…
Boost for Women Entrepreneurs: Himanta Biswa Sarma Disburses ₹10,000 Seed Capital to 33,800+ in Karbi Anglong
Reaffirming the Assam government’s commitment to women-led economic empowerment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12, distributed seed…
“Assam’s Unity Is Non-Negotiable,” Himanta Biswa Sarma Says, Criticising Congress
ssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12, launched a sharp attack on the Congress while invoking the…
RBI Report Places Assam Among India’s Strongest States in Fiscal Management
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12, strongly rejected Congress allegations regarding the state’s fiscal management, asserting…
From Tihu to Assam’s Tables: The Rise of ‘American Curd’ This Bhogali
As Assam gears up for Bhogali Bihu celebrations, a unique yet traditional delicacy is drawing attention in Nalbari district’s Tihu…
Dumper Truck Slams Into House in South Kamrup, Assam; Two Dead
Borbhitha village, South Kamrup – Tragedy struck on January 11 when a speeding dumper truck collided with a residential house,…
Cachar Police Nab Another Fake Doctor, Seize Forged MBBS Certificate
Cachar Police have apprehended another individual for allegedly practising medicine using forged credentials, as part of their ongoing crackdown on…
Assam: Kokrajhar Shuts Down Following Alleged Assault on Mentally Challenged Woman
Kokrajhar (Assam): Life in Assam’s Kokrajhar district came to a standstill on Sunday as markets and businesses remained closed and…
Rashtriya Ulama Council accuses Assam government of targeting minorities over electoral roll issues
The Rashtriya Ulama Council has expressed serious concern over the current political situation in Assam, alleging irregularities in the ongoing…
I Would Have Shoved Them Out,” Says Assam CM on Congress Leader’s Statement on Tinsukia, Sivasagar
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 11, launched a sharp attack on the Congress over a statement…
Assam Advocate General: Decision on High Court Relocation Lies with Chief Justice, Not State Government
Amid rising protests over the proposed foundation stone laying of the Gauhati High Court at Rangmahal, Assam Advocate General Debajit…
Assam: Kaliabor Tea Estate Workers Protest Over Rs 33 Crore Pending Dues
Tension gripped the Kaliabor Tea Estate in Silghat on Saturday, January 10, as tea workers staged a protest demanding the…
Crackdown on Corruption: 32 Public Servants Arrested in 2025, Assam CM Says
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 10 said that 32 public servants were arrested in 2025 by the…