Orunodoi aims at women’s empowerment, poverty alleviation, says Assam BJP MLA
Sep 03, 2026Assam BJP MLA Ritu Baran Sarmah has highlighted the state government’s Orunodoi scheme as a key welfare initiative aimed at women’s empowerment and poverty alleviation, saying nearly 40 lakh women across the state are benefiting from the programme.
Ahom-era military monuments in Assam's Kaliabor under encroachment threat, calls grow for protection of heritage
Sep 03, 2026The historic Missa Koth and Samdhara Garh, also known as Burha-Burhi Garh, two important components of Assam’s medieval military defence system, are facing growing threats from encroachment along the National Highway in Misa and Rangagara areas of Kaliabor.
Assam: Two suspected thieves killed in police encounter near Sonapur
Sep 03, 2026Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in a police encounter at Markadola under Sonapur Police Station in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district in the early hours of Thursday, September 3 following a chase linked to the alleged theft of a vehicle from Guwahati’s Panbazar area.
Guwahati: Driver seriously injured in head-on collision under Ganeshguri flyover
Sep 03, 2026A driver was seriously injured after two cars collided head-on under the Ganeshguri flyover in Guwahati late Wednesday, September 2 night.
Two policemen shot dead by fellow personnel at Assam’s Gamerimura outpost
Sep 03, 2026Two Assam Police personnel were killed and two others injured after a fellow policeman allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle at the Gamerimura Police Outpost in Boko, Kamrup district, during the night of September 2.
Assam: Toll exemption granted to local residents within 7 km radius of Raha Toll Gate
Sep 03, 2026Residents living within a 7-kilometre radius of the Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon district will now be exempted from paying toll charges for their private vehicles, following a decision by the district administration.
Assam flood death toll rises to 108 as fresh flooding hits seven districts
Sep 03, 2026The flood-related death toll in Assam has risen to 108, with fresh inundation reported in several parts of the state, according to the latest data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Assam border forces stop 22 people attempting illegal entry into India: Himanta
Sep 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, September 2, said security forces deployed along the international border had stopped 22 people who were allegedly attempting to illegally enter India.
Assam: Pijush Hazarika announces Rs 70-crore irrigation project during Tamulpur visit
Sep 02, 2026Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday, September 2, announced a Rs 70-crore canal irrigation project in Tamulpur district during an extensive inspection of irrigation infrastructure and commercial farming initiatives
Assam school row: Teacher’s ‘99% alcoholics’ remark triggers protest
Sep 02, 2026Tension prevailed at a private school in Assam’s Nagaon district after a mathematics teacher allegedly made objectionable remarks targeting students from Kathiatoli, triggering protests from parents and students.
Assam: 41-year-old doctor found dead in Guwahati private hospital, suicide suspected
Sep 02, 2026A 41-year-old doctor working at a private hospital in Guwahati was found dead inside his chamber on Wednesday morning, with police suspecting suicide.
Tamulpur: Assam minister Pijush Hazarika announces Rs 70-crore canal irrigation project
Sep 02, 2026Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday undertook an extensive tour of Tamulpur district to inspect key water resources, review proposed irrigation projects and encourage high-value commercial farming among local youth.
Assam’s Bajali takes on screen time with Best Reader contest for students
Sep 02, 2026The Elementary Education Department in Assam’s Bajali organised a district-level Best Reader Competition at the office of the District Elementary Education Officer on Wednesday, September 2, as part of an initiative to promote a reading culture among school students.
Assam: MLA Sanjay Kishan inspects flood, erosion-hit Rangagara Tea Estate
Sep 02, 2026Tinsukia MLA Sanjay Kishan visited Rangagara Tea Estate to assess the situation arising from incessant flooding and riverbank erosion that have severely affected normal life and infrastructure in the tea garden.
Assam: BJP, BPF hold joint meeting in Kokrajhar, discuss strengthening alliance in BTC
Sep 02, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) held a joint meeting in Kokrajhar on September 2 to strengthen coordination between the two alliance partners in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Assam CM Himanta holds two-day meeting with SSPs to review law and order
Sep 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, September 2, said the prevailing law and order situation in the state, along with issues such as drug trafficking, crimes against women and children and police recruitment, will be discussed at a two-day meeting of senior police officials.
Eye donation awareness programme held at Guwahati college
Sep 02, 2026An eye donation awareness meeting was organised at Hari Gayatri Das College in Azara, Guwahati, as part of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight, with around 200 students, teachers and volunteers participating in the programme.
Assam: Silchar Municipal Corporation election on October 3, counting on October 6
Sep 02, 2026The State Election Commission has finally announced the date for the Silchar Municipal Corporation election. According to the schedule issued by the commission, polling for the Silchar Municipal Corporation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Lachit Barphukan Police Academy evolves into national-level training institution: Himanta
Sep 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 2 said the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon has evolved into a national-level police training institution, with personnel from several states undergoing training at the academy.
Wild elephant damages house in Assam's Kaliabor, four-member family escapes unhurt
Sep 02, 2026A wild elephant went on a rampage at Line No. 5 of Kaliabor Tea Estate in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2, damaging a residential house while the family members were asleep.
Adivasi organisation protests in Assam's Dibrugarh, seeks minimum wages, PF for small tea garden workers
Sep 02, 2026AICSA held a rally and demonstration in Dibrugarh over issues faced by small tea garden workers. The organisation urged the government to ensure wages, benefits, safety and rights protections.
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