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Assam tightens security ahead of vote counting; CS Ravi Kota warns of “zero tolerance for lapses”
May 01, 2026Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on May 1 chaired a high-level video conference with senior administrative and police officials to review preparedness for the upcoming vote counting process on May 4.
Assam Police intensify anti-drug drive, multiple peddlers held as calls grow to nab kingpins
May 01, 2026Assam Police on May 1 carried out a series of anti-narcotics operations across multiple districts, arresting several alleged drug peddlers — including youths and women — while seizing drugs, cash, gold and vehicles.
Tezpur University PhD scholar alleges ragging, says complaints were ignored
May 01, 2026A PhD scholar from the Department of Mass Communication at Tezpur University has alleged harassment and threats to his life in connection with an alleged ragging incident, with videos and messages related to the matter circulating on social media.
Minor missing for nearly a year traced to Guwahati residence; trafficking angle probed
May 01, 2026A disturbing case of alleged child exploitation has surfaced in Guwahati after a minor girl, reportedly missing for nearly a year, was traced to the residence of a senior official allegedly linked to a city-based private hospital.
Assam: Brahmaputra erosion threatens 1,400 families in Tinsukia amid flood advisory
May 01, 2026A deepening riverbank erosion crisis along the Brahmaputra River in Tinsukia district has placed nearly 1,400 families under imminent threat, even as a fresh flood advisory warns of rising river levels across the Northeast.
Tinsukia gears up for crucial vote count on May 4; multi-layered security in place
May 01, 2026With the 2026 Assam Assembly election results set to be declared on May 4, the Tinsukia district administration has finalized comprehensive preparations to ensure a smooth, transparent, and secure counting process.
Gaurav Gogoi targets Himanta after SC rebuke in Pawan Khera case, alleges corruption and panic
May 01, 2026Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on May 1, reacted to the Supreme Court of India’s observations in the case involving party spokesperson Pawan Khera, making remarks on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Black pepper cultivation gains ground in Assam’s Tinsukia tea gardens
May 01, 2026In upper Assam’s Tinsukia district, small tea growers are quietly embracing a promising diversification. Tall betel nut trees that once stood mainly for tambul now support thriving black pepper climbers, creating a productive three-tier system with tea bushes at the base.
Historic Assam's Dhubri Gurdwara hosts three-day Gurmat Samagam in honour of Mata Khivi Ji
May 01, 2026The historic Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji in Dhubri on Friday, May 1 began a three-day Gurmat Samagam dedicated to the life and legacy of Mata Khivi Ji, drawing hundreds of Sikh devotees from across the Northeast, other parts of India, and abroad.
Assam youth among seven killed in Bengaluru wall collapse during storm
May 01, 2026A youth from Assam’s Cachar district was among seven people killed in a tragic wall collapse in Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar area after strong winds and heavy rain triggered the accident.
‘Don’t need lessons on democracy’: Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back at Singhvi over Khera case
May 01, 2026“I don’t need lessons on democracy, public discourse or decency,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on May 1, launching a sharp attack on senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi amid the ongoing row over the case involving party spokesperson Pawan Khera.
Abandoned newborn girl rescued from Dhubri Medical College premises, under intensive care
May 01, 2026A newborn baby girl was found abandoned on the rain-soaked premises of Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) on April 30, and was later rescued by hospital staff.
Assam’s Bohuwa dance: Banana leaf-clad ritual to ward off evil, usher prosperity
May 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 1, highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the state, drawing attention to the traditional Bohuwa dance of the Sonowal Kachari community.
BPF confident NDA will sweep BTC seats, form govt in Assam
May 01, 2026The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) on May 1, expressed confidence that the NDA would win all 15 seats in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) region and go on to form the next government in Assam.
SC remarks in Pawan Khera case prompt Congress to urge Assam CM to reconsider stand
May 01, 2026Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on May 1 urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to reconsider his position in the case involving Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, citing recent observations made by the Supreme Court.
Assam: Silchar man strangles 7-month pregnant wife to death
May 01, 2026A seven-month pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Silchar, with police arresting the accused following a complaint by the victim’s family, officials said.
Assam Rifles holds Samman Samaroh for retiring personnel in Shillong
May 01, 2026Assam Rifles held a Samman Samaroh in Shillong to honour retiring personnel. The event recognised their service and motivated current members to uphold their commitment to peace.
Assam: Barpeta police recover Rs 4.99 lakh buried underground in major theft case
May 01, 2026In a major breakthrough, Barpeta Police on May 1 recovered Rs 4,99,500 in cash that had been buried underground, following the arrest of an accused involved in a high-value theft case.
Tensions flare in Dhubri following anti-drug crackdown; road blocked
May 01, 2026Heavy security deployment was seen across Assam’s Dhubri district on May 1 after a violent confrontation involving a local community representative and an alleged drug network triggered widespread public protests, road blockades, and multiple injuries.
India achieves first captive breeding of Assamese snakehead, boosting ornamental fisheries
May 01, 2026Scientists at the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute have successfully carried out the country’s first captive breeding and larval rearing of Channa stewartii, a rare ornamental fish native to the upper Brahmaputra basin.
A decade on, Assam's Tinsukia residents ask PM Modi to “see reality” of unfulfilled development promise
May 01, 2026Assam's Tinsukia residents voice frustration over delayed development projects. They call on PM Modi for urgent action to deliver promised improvements.
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