Assam News

Flood devastation continues to haunt Assam's Dhemaji a week later

The impact of the recent floods continues to be felt in Madhupur village under the Jonai Assembly constituency in Assam's Dhemaji district, where widespread destruction has left residents struggling to rebuild their lives more than a week after the disaster.

Youth files FIR alleging assault by BJP youth leader in Guwahati

A youth has lodged an FIR at Latasil Police Station alleging that he was assaulted by BJP youth leader Abhilash Dutta following a road-related altercation in Guwahati.

Massive eviction drive underway on encroached land inside Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

A large-scale eviction drive is underway on July 6 at Garajan inside the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Nagaon district, where the Forest Department and the district administration are clearing alleged encroachments on protected forest land.

Farmers allege irrigation failure in Dibrugarh's Tingkhang, face police complaint after seeking water

Farmers of Kolowlowa Deori Gaon under Khowang in Assam's Tingkhang constituency have alleged that the failure of a government irrigation scheme has left them struggling to irrigate their paddy fields, forcing them to depend on rainfall despite the existence of a state-run irrigation network.

Two held in Assam over alleged Indian monitor lizard meat trade

Assam Congress MLAs seek action against APYC president Zubair Anam over alleged misconduct

Two Congress MLAs have written to the president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), seeking disciplinary action against Assam Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) president Zubair Anam Mazumder over his alleged conduct during a party meeting held in Guwahati in May.

KSA rejects MLA Jitu Goswami's claim on Baithalangso, says it is part of West Karbi Anglong

The Karbi Students' Association (KSA), Hamren Regional Committee, has strongly rejected Barhampur MLA Jitu Goswami's reported claim that Baithalangso falls under Nagaon district, describing the statement as "false and misleading."

Forest guard injured in wild elephant attack during rescue operation in Assam's Boko

A forest guard sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant during a rescue operation in Boko on Sunday night, July 5, officials said.

135-year-old ritual in Baksa village keeps centuries-old tradition alive

A 135-year-old traditional religious ceremony was observed with devotion and customary rituals at Paschim Chapra village in Barama of Assam's Baksa district, as villagers came together to uphold a practice believed to have been passed down through generations.

One killed, 11 injured in collision between car and auto in Assam's Moran

One person was killed and 11 others were injured, five of them critically, after a Swift Dzire car collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw in the Khatkhati area of Moran in Assam's Dibrugarh district on July 5.

Joint operation in Hailakandi recovers Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.3 crore; one arrested

A joint team of Hailakandi Police, Cachar Police and the 38 Assam Rifles seized a large consignment of Yaba tablets worth an estimated Rs 1.3 crore during an operation at Lakhirband Bypass in Hailakandi district, officials said.

Assam Assembly session to see tourism, land and satellite city Bills: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam government will introduce tourism, land and Guwahati satellite city Bills in the Assembly session starting Monday. The Cabinet also cleared police modernisation funding, minor minerals rule changes and land for an Amul milk unit.

18 quintals of banned Thai catfish seized in Nagaon; vehicle previously caught in similar offence

Police in Assam's Nagaon district seized nearly 18 quintals of banned Thai catfish (Thai Magur) during a crackdown at Nonoi on July 5, officials said.

Assam CM visits North East Skill Centre, interacts with CM Flight Scheme trainees

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed skill training at the North East Skill Centre and met CM Flight Scheme trainees. He also assessed major Guwahati infrastructure projects aimed at improving services and urban planning.

Sarusajai Stadium, sports hostel upgrade under discussion: Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected sites around Sarusajai Stadium and said upgrades are under discussion. The visit came as the Assam Cabinet cleared and prepared several Bills for the Assembly session.

Hindi to join Assamese, English and Bodo as official language in Assam Assembly: Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass

Assam Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass said Hindi will be introduced in the Assembly from the Budget session alongside Assamese, English and Bodo. The announcement triggered doubts over Bodo's status, which Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said will remain unchanged.

Tripura targets Rs 1 lakh crore investment as 500 investors set for business conclave

Tripura will host its two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 from July 9 with around 500 investors expected and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia scheduled to attend. The state is targeting Rs 1 lakh crore in investments as it pitches infrastructure, jobs and stronger investor confidence.

Assam signs three-way pact to set up compressed biogas plant using dairy and farm waste

Assam has signed a three-way pact to develop a compressed biogas plant using dairy and farm waste. The project is expected to support cleaner transport, scientific waste management and higher farmer incomes.

'Development work will be our focus' before politics returns in 2028: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government will prioritise development over politics for the next two years. The remark came ahead of Assam's budget session, where the state will set out its five-year economic vision.

Assam Cabinet clears seven bills, approves Dial 112 before Budget session

The Assam Cabinet cleared seven bills for the Budget session and approved the Dial 112 emergency response system. The decisions also covered land, business, tourism, dairy and the Guwahati satellite city plan.

Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 8 crore in joint operation; two arrested

A joint operation by Assam Police, Assam Rifles and district units in Cachar and Hailakandi seized 80,000 Yaba tablets and arrested two people. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the haul reflected Assam's continuing anti-drug crackdown.