Drug-free society essential for building developed India: Assam Governor
Sep 29, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on September 29 said building a drug-free society was essential to achieving the vision of a developed India, stressing that the country needed healthy, educated and responsible citizens.
Nimisha Thakuria murder case: Man linked to case detained for questioning
Sep 29, 2026Guwahati Police has detained Rupam Saikia, whose name has surfaced in connection with the death of 22-year-old student Nimisha Thakuria, for questioning.
Scholarships for Dibrugarh coaching centre students to continue after parents’ protest
Sep 29, 2026Scholarships for students enrolled at the Allen Institute in Dibrugarh will continue following protests by parents over a notification related to the scholarship scheme, Assam State Youth Commission member Bhaskar Papukon Gogoi said.
Guwahati police tighten hotel checks after student death, warn lodging facilities against rule violations
Sep 29, 2026In the wake of the death of 22-year-old student Nimisha Thakuria, Guwahati Police has directed hotels, lodges and guest houses across the city to strictly follow prescribed guest verification and record-keeping procedures.
Assam's Kokrajhar POCSO court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor
Sep 29, 2026A Special POCSO Court in Kokrajhar on September 29 sentenced 45-year-old Bodiot Khan, a resident of Kusukhata village under Gossaigaon Police Station, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old minor girl in March 2023.
‘I want Zubeen da to get justice’: Tanmoy Phukan continues testimony for second day
Sep 29, 2026Singapore-based Assamese Tanmoy Phukan continued his testimony for the second consecutive day before the fast-track court in Guwahati in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg.
Zubeen Garg's two PSOs get bail in disproportionate assets case
Sep 29, 2026A special court has granted bail to late singer Zubeen Garg's two personal security officers (PSOs), Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora, in a disproportionate assets case.
Over 200 participate in GNRC walkathon in Guwahati to mark World Heart Day
Sep 29, 2026More than 200 people, including doctors, healthcare workers, students and members of the local community, participated in a walkathon organised in North Guwahati to mark World Heart Day 2026.
Assam Governor leads Anti-Drug Awareness Rally in Diphu, calls for a drug-free India
Sep 29, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya joined an anti-drug rally in Diphu. He said awareness and public participation are vital to building a drug-free India.
Himanta targets Congress in Assam's Morigaon, calls Sibamoni Bora ‘silent bride’
Sep 29, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, September 29, targeted Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora at an election rally in Morigaon, questioning her record as the former MLA of the Batadroba Assembly constituency.
‘CJP should rename itself Istifa Janata Party’: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Sep 29, 2026Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday, September 29, criticised the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over its demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the organisation should rename itself the “Istifa Janata Party”.
NIA arrests six in Assam's Barpeta over alleged jihadi activities
Sep 29, 2026The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested six people from Assam's Barpeta district for their alleged involvement in anti-national and jihadi activities, officials said.
Silchar civic polls: Activist alleges candidates submitted fake educational certificates
Sep 29, 2026Allegations of forged educational qualification certificates have surfaced ahead of the Silchar Corporation elections, with local social activist Nikhil Das claiming that several candidates from different political parties submitted allegedly fraudulent certificates along with their nomination papers.
Assam school headmaster accused of selling government bicycles in Baghbar
Sep 29, 2026The headmaster of a government school in Assam's Baghbar has been accused of selling bicycles supplied by the government, with local residents demanding an investigation into the alleged irregularities.
‘Stopped cattle truck, looted Rs 1.5 lakh’: Serious allegations against Bir Lachit Sena leader in Assam's Dhing
Sep 29, 2026Serious allegations have been levelled against Mayur Nath, a regional leader of the Bir Lachit Sena in Dhing, with cattle transporters accusing him and his associates of stopping a vehicle carrying Jersey cattle and allegedly looting Rs 1.5 lakh.
Bangladesh searches for Assam woman sent to country in June
Sep 29, 2026Authorities in Bangladesh have launched a search for Mamtaj Begum, a woman from Assam who was sent to Bangladesh by the Assam government in June, following a direction from the Gauhati High Court to bring her back to India.
Three youths detained by locals in Assam’s Kamrup with 9mm pistol; Rs 1 lakh seized
Sep 29, 2026Local residents in Assam's Kamrup district detained three youths after they were allegedly found with a 9mm pistol. Police also seized about Rs 1 lakh, while their identities, backgrounds and the source of the firearm are yet to be confirmed.
Guwahati student death case: Youth allegedly present with Nimisha Thakuria, Ashik Ali at Dharapur homestay goes missing
Sep 29, 2026Fresh details have emerged in the death of Nimisha Thakuria at a homestay in Garal, with police investigating the reported disappearance of Rupam Saikia, who was allegedly present with Thakuria and the main accused, Ashik Ali, on the night of the incident.
Assam: Dhubri block office employee accused of taking bribe to process old-age pension benefits
Sep 29, 2026A junior assistant posted at the Athani Block Development Office in Bilasipara in Assam’s Dhubri district has come under scrutiny following allegations that he openly collected bribes from people seeking old-age pension benefits.
‘Stop character assassination of women’: Gaurav Gogoi speaks out amid nationwide concerns over women’s safety
Sep 29, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called for an end to the character assassination of women who are victims of sexual offences and other crimes, amid growing concerns over women's safety across the country.
Assam: Home Guard allegedly dragged into vehicle during naka checking In Nagaon
Sep 29, 2026A home guard personnel was allegedly abducted during a naka checking operation in Assam’s Nagaon district after two men travelling in a vehicle carrying bamboo materials allegedly dragged him inside the vehicle and fled, police said.
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