‘A shame for the whole nation’: Joi Baruah condemns death of Manipur musician in Delhi
Sep 08, 2026Assam singer and composer Joi Baruah has condemned the death of 54-year-old Manipur-origin musician C. Vikram Singh following an alleged physical assault in Delhi, calling it “plain-blooded murder” and expressing concern over what he described as the capital’s continuing history of racial prejudice.
“No proper meal for nearly two months”: Parents raise alarm over Assam's Cachar school
Sep 08, 2026Parents and local residents have alleged that around 150 students at Lailapur Forest Village LP School in Assam’s Cachar district have been deprived of regular mid-day meals for nearly two months.
Assam: Mobile IEC van flagged off as Dhubri begins 60 day public health campaign
Sep 08, 2026The Dhubri Health Department has launched a 60-day Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign aimed at expanding public health awareness and strengthening community participation across the district.
Nine suspected infiltrators apprehended in Assam’s Biswanath: Himanta
Sep 08, 2026Nine suspected infiltrators were apprehended in Assam’s Biswanath district and prevented from crossing the border, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday, September 7.
20,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 2 crore seized in Assam, four arrested
Sep 08, 2026Assam Police seized 20,000 Yaba tablets worth around Rs 2 crore and arrested four people in two separate operations in Sribhumi district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
‘No regrets, no apology’: Guwahati murder accused threatens to kill ‘sugar daddy’ if released
Sep 08, 2026The accused in the murder of his wife in Guwahati has allegedly confessed to the killing and told police that he had no remorse for his actions. He also reportedly said that if he is released from prison in the future, he would kill the man he referred to as the woman’s “sugar daddy”.
‘Bhupen Hazarika’s voice carried soul of Assam, spirit of Northeast to entire nation’: PM Modi
Sep 08, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, September 8, remembered legendary singer, filmmaker and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution in taking the cultural identity of Assam and the Northeast to the rest of the country.
Asian Openbill breeding colony draws conservation attention in Assam’s Tinsukia
Sep 08, 2026The discovery of a breeding colony of around 100 Asian Openbills at Sumoni Bandarkhati village in Assam’s Tinsukia district has prompted calls for immediate protection of the nesting site and the development of a community-led bird conservation initiative.
‘Dr Bhupen Hazarika is more than a name, he is an emotion’: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 08, 2026Assam on Tuesday, September 8 marked the 100th birth anniversary of legendary singer, composer and filmmaker Bhupen Hazarika with tributes at his memorial in Guwahati and the launch of year-long celebrations commemorating his life and contribution to Indian music and culture.
Over 11.38 lakh voters eligible to cast ballots in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election
Sep 08, 2026Over 11.38 lakh voters across five Assembly constituencies in Nagaon district will be eligible to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, newly appointed Nagaon District Commissioner Aranyak Saikia said on September 7.
Rs 534-crore wildlife safari and rescue centre planned in Assam’s Tingkhong
Sep 08, 2026Construction of a state-of-the-art Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre at Namdang Reserve Forest in Assam’s Dibrugarh district is set to begin soon, with the state government approving Rs 534 crore for the ambitious project.
Gaurav Gogoi alleges Assam government removed 2022 Kaziranga gazette notification after Panbari corridor omission
Sep 08, 2026Gaurav Gogoi has asked the Assam government to explain why an allegedly incomplete Kaziranga gazette notification was uploaded and later removed. He said the issue raises wider questions over wildlife corridors, mining, tourism projects and transparency around the park.
Assam: Woman dies days after alleged attack by son-in-law over domestic dispute in Guwahati
Sep 08, 2026A woman who had reportedly gone to her daughter’s residence to inquire about a domestic dispute died days after she was allegedly assaulted by her son-in-law and other members of his family in Lower Mirzapur area of Azara in Guwahati.
Assam’s Morigaon town biryani outlets under scanner over alleged threats, LPG irregularities
Sep 07, 2026Allegations have surfaced over the functioning of two biryani outlets in the heart of Morigaon town, with some local residents raising questions about the businesses and alleging that their employees threatened and attempted to assault people who sought information about the establishments.
Eight-month-old baby girl found dead in pond in Assam’s Hailakandi, mystery surrounds death
Sep 07, 2026The body of an eight-month-old baby girl was recovered from a pond near her home in the Koiyah tea garden area of Assam’s Hailakandi district, triggering shock and grief among local residents.
Drug trafficker arrested with suspected drugs worth Rs 40 lakh in Assam’s Ledo
Sep 07, 2026Ledo Police, in a joint operation with the 20th Assam Rifles, arrested an alleged drug trafficker and seized suspected narcotics worth around Rs 40 lakh from Malo village in Assam’s Ledo on Monday evening, September 7.
Assam CM: Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll candidate to be announced in 1-2 days
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 7 said the BJP candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election will be announced within the next couple of days.
Who is a ‘Khilonjiya’? Himanta clarifies eligibility under proposed Assam land bill
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday sought to allay concerns over the definition of an “original inhabitant” (Khilonjiya) under the proposed Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Amendment Bill, saying anyone whose family has lived in the state for three generations would qualify for the status.
Fake cop posing as police arrested in Assam's Hailakandi, accused of collecting money to recover stolen bike
Sep 07, 2026A man allegedly posing as a police officer and collecting money from people on the promise of recovering stolen vehicles has been arrested in Assam's Hailakandi district, police said.
‘Nagaon is not traditionally BJP’s’: Himanta on Lok Sabha bypoll
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 7 said Nagaon is not traditionally a BJP stronghold, noting that the party had lost the Lok Sabha constituency by around 2.5 lakh votes in the previous election and would approach the upcoming bypoll by focusing on improving its performance across the Assembly segments.
Assam Cabinet approves Green Cess Policy 2026; stone crushers, brick kilns, to be covered
Sep 07, 2026The Assam Cabinet on September 7 approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026, paving the way for the levy of green cess on identified sectors and activities, including stone-crushing units, brick kilns and imported timber, among others.
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