From Kamakhya to Manas: Assam CM Himanta's top 5 picks for tourists
Sep 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invited tourists to visit the state and shared five preferred destinations. His recommendations highlighted Assam's mix of faith, wildlife, scenery and hospitality.
Assam's Doomdooma Police seize 350.27 grams of suspected narcotics at Samdang Bypass, three apprehended
Sep 27, 2026Doomdooma Police intercepted a car at Samdang Bypass and recovered 350.27 grams of suspected narcotics. The seizure led to three apprehensions and drew praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Farmers seize weighing scales over alleged under-weighing of paddy, jute at Assam’s Juria market
Sep 27, 2026Farmers in Assam’s Juria have alleged that agricultural produce such as paddy and jute was being under-weighed at a local market, prompting them to seize several electronic and computerised weighing scales and inform the police.
CJP demands immediate release of co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka, volunteers detained in Guwahati
Sep 27, 2026The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday, September 27 demanded the immediate release of its Co-Convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and other party volunteers detained by Assam Police ahead of a scheduled regional volunteers’ meeting in Guwahati.
‘Why is BJP so scared of youth?’: Gaurav Gogoi condemns detention of Assamese youth, activists in Guwahati
Sep 27, 2026Gaurav Gogoi condemned the reported detention of Assamese youth, influencers and activists in Guwahati. The arrests of CJP members and the group's claims of barricades and denied legal access intensified the political row.
BJP announces campaign schedule for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll at Assam's Morigaon press meet
Sep 27, 2026BJP media convenor Rupam Goswami addressed a press conference at the BJP district office in Morigaon, announcing the election campaign schedule of senior party leaders for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.
Assam e-stamp vendors allege commission cut, harassment by intermediary
Sep 27, 2026The All Assam E-Stamp Vendors’ Association held its executive meeting in Morigaon, where vendors raised concerns over reduced commissions, alleged harassment by an intermediary and other long-standing issues affecting their work.
Former BSF personnel arrested in Assam’s Moran for allegedly sending obscene messages to five minors
Sep 27, 2026A former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was arrested in Assam’s Moran after the families of five minor boys accused him of allegedly sending obscene and objectionable messages to them, police said.
Modi highlights Assam’s wildlife conservation efforts in Mann Ki Baat; Himanta cites Sonai Rupai, pygmy hog recovery
Sep 27, 2026Elephants and other wildlife have begun moving freely through areas of Assam’s Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary that were reclaimed from decades of encroachment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, September 27.
‘Nimisha’s family knew about their relationship’: Ashiq Ali’s mother speaks out
Sep 27, 2026Ashiq Ali's mother said Nimisha Thakuria's family knew about their alleged relationship and trips together. Her remarks outline the family's defence as police continue investigating Nimisha's death.
CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka, several volunteers detained in Guwahati
Sep 27, 2026Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and several party volunteers were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday, September 27.
115 sacks of suspected smuggled areca nuts seized from Vivek Express in Assam
Sep 27, 2026The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Assam Railway Police seized 115 sacks of suspected smuggled Burmese areca nuts from the Kanyakumari–Tinsukia Vivek Express at New Bongaigaon Railway Junction.
ONGC sees new avenues for gas exploration at Amraghat in Assam’s Cachar
Sep 27, 2026The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is stepping up exploration and development activities at Amraghat in Assam’s Cachar district following the discovery of gas at the site, ONGC Director (Investigation) Om Prakash Sinha said.
Assam’s Pobitora records 35,371 visitors in 2025-26 as tourism focus shifts to conservation, local livelihoods
Sep 27, 2026Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam recorded 35,371 visitors during 2025-26, state minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said on World Tourism Day on Sunday, September 27.
GMCH performs northeast’s first robotic-assisted heart surgeries, Assam CM hails milestone
Sep 27, 2026GMCH has carried out the Northeast’s first robotic-assisted CABG and mitral valve surgeries. The milestone expands advanced cardiac care in Assam’s public health system and drew praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam CM questions Rahul Gandhi over SIR remarks, demands apology
Sep 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 26 criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding an apology following the Election Commission of India’s reported clarification that its decisions on the SIR and Form 6 were unanimous.
Assam CM Sarma calls Rahul Gandhi ‘mad person’, dismisses ‘vote chori’ allegations
Sep 27, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Rahul Gandhi's electoral malpractice allegations and called him a mad person. He said the Opposition had time to chase issues while the government should stay focused on its work.
Assam CM vows safer, stronger future for girls on Daughters' Day
Sep 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma marked Daughters' Day with a pledge to support girls across the state. He said the government would work towards a safer environment and greater opportunity for every daughter.
Aaranyak concludes week-long training programme on Hoolock Gibbon conservation in Assam
Sep 27, 2026Aaranyak concluded a week-long residential training programme on Western Hoolock Gibbon conservation in Assam. The initiative brought together forest guards from Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland to strengthen field coordination and protection efforts.
Gaurav Gogoi campaigns for Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora in Raha, accuses BJP of ‘vote theft’
Sep 27, 2026With only a few days remaining before the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, election campaigning has intensified across the constituency. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday campaigned for Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora at a public meeting in Kachua, under the Raha Assembly constituency, launching a sharp attack on the BJP government.
Basistha Police seize drugs worth Rs 1.5 crore in Guwahati’s Seuj Nagar, one detained
Sep 27, 2026Basistha Police seized 19 packets of suspected drugs worth about Rs 1.5 crore in Guwahati's Seuj Nagar and detained one person. The case comes two days after another major recovery, and investigators will trace the consignment's source and possible links.
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