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The teacher who refused to retire: Assam educator continues teaching two years after retirement

Sep 05, 2026

Bora, who formally retired in 2024, continues to teach students regularly, nearly two years after stepping away from his official duties.

Assam: Body of unidentified man recovered near Bongaigaon Medical College, police begins probe

Sep 05, 2026

An unidentified man was found dead under mysterious circumstances near Bongaigaon Medical College in Assam, prompting police to launch an investigation into the incident.

Assam to honour 15 teachers with State Teachers’ Award 2026

Assam to honour 15 teachers with State Teachers’ Award 2026

Sep 05, 2026

The Assam government will confer the State Teachers’ Award 2026 on 15 teachers from 14 districts on Saturday, September 5 marking the 65th Teachers’ Day and recognising their contributions to school education in the state.

Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble submitted for UNESCO World Heritage status: Himanta

Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble submitted for UNESCO World Heritage status: Himanta

Sep 05, 2026

Assam has formally put forward the Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble for UNESCO World Heritage status. The move extends efforts to secure global recognition for the Ahom dynasty's built legacy.

NH-27 accident hotspot: Motorcyclist critical after fatal crash in Assam's Khetri

NH-27 accident hotspot: Motorcyclist critical after fatal crash in Assam's Khetri

Sep 05, 2026

Another road accident on National Highway-27 near Khetri in Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati has raised fresh concerns over the safety of the accident-prone stretch, with a motorcyclist sustaining serious injuries after his two-wheeler was hit by a passenger car on Friday, September 4.

Dimoria organisations file complaint against NHAI over fatal Khetri highway accident that killed seven

Dimoria organisations file complaint against NHAI over fatal Khetri highway accident that killed seven

Sep 05, 2026

Several organisations from Assam’s Dimoria area on Friday, September 4 filed an FIR against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the fatal road accident at Nalgadera in Khetri that claimed the lives of seven passengers on August 30.

Assam to introduce AI tools in school education, pilot project to cover 70 schools

Assam to introduce AI tools in school education, pilot project to cover 70 schools

Sep 04, 2026

Assam is set to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into school education, with Samagra Shiksha Assam signing agreements with six corporate entities and IIT Madras to train teachers in the use of AI-based tools for lesson planning.

Himanta praises ‘Hanuman Ansh’, says film brings India’s spiritual traditions to life

Himanta praises ‘Hanuman Ansh’, says film brings India’s spiritual traditions to life

Sep 04, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 4, praised the Hindi devotional film Hanuman Ansh, saying its portrayal of faith and India’s spiritual traditions demonstrated the power of genuine storytelling.

Two arrested with 15.91 gm suspected drugs in Assam's Moran

Two arrested with 15.91 gm suspected drugs in Assam's Moran

Sep 04, 2026

Two persons were arrested with 15.91 grams of suspected narcotic substance during an anti-drug operation in Assam’s Moran area, police said.

ADB reviews Assam Skills University project, outlines roadmap for expansion

ADB reviews Assam Skills University project, outlines roadmap for expansion

Sep 04, 2026

An ADB Special Review Mission on Assam Skills University (ASU) has reviewed the progress of the project and outlined a roadmap for strengthening the university’s role in Assam’s skills and employment ecosystem.

‘Did I win because of you?’: Congress MP Rakibul Hussain hits back at Akhil Gogoi

Sep 04, 2026

Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on September 4 hit back at Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi, saying the latter’s anger towards him was understandable but questioning his claim to political success.

Rakibul Hussain moves Election Commission against former Nagaon DC Debashis Sharma

Sep 04, 2026

Congress MP Rakibul Hussain has approached the Election Commission against former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashis Sharma, alleging irregularities during the latter’s tenure as Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer.

Assam-Mizoram rail link hit by soil erosion, several trains cancelled

Assam-Mizoram rail link hit by soil erosion, several trains cancelled

Sep 04, 2026

Train services between Assam and Mizoram have been disrupted after heavy rainfall triggered soil erosion along the railway track between Jamira in Assam and Bairabi in Mizoram on the Katakhal-Bairabi section on September 3.

Assam Agricultural University bags State NSS Award for Best University

Assam Agricultural University bags State NSS Award for Best University

Sep 04, 2026

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has been conferred the State NSS Award 2024–25 in the Best University category for its contribution to community service and social welfare through the National Service Scheme (NSS).

EOS-05 satellite to provide near-continuous monitoring of India, boost disaster response: Himanta

EOS-05 satellite to provide near-continuous monitoring of India, boost disaster response: Himanta

Sep 04, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 4, said the successful launch of EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 would significantly enhance India’s ability to monitor the country and respond to disasters.

Assam woman dies during sterilisation surgery at Margherita hospital, protests block NH-38 in Digboi

Sep 04, 2026

The death of a 30-year-old woman allegedly during a sterilisation surgery at Margherita Civil Hospital triggered protests in Digboi on September 4, with several tribal student and community organisations blocking National Highway 38 and demanding justice.

Congress dumps Raijor Dal, seeks Badruddin Ajmal’s support for Nagaon bypoll: Assam BJP

Congress dumps Raijor Dal, seeks Badruddin Ajmal’s support for Nagaon bypoll: Assam BJP

Sep 04, 2026

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress of severing its alliance with the Raijor Dal to pave the way for an understanding with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.

Akhil Gogoi alleges Congress MP Rakibul Hussain’s assets rose 477 per cent under BJP rule

Sep 04, 2026

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi has alleged that Congress MP Rakibul Hussain’s declared assets increased by 477 per cent between 2016 and 2024, questioning the sharp rise during the period of BJP rule in Assam.

Assam: Batadrava devotees protest on Janmashtami, seek restoration of police station

Sep 04, 2026

Devotees, Vaishnavas and Aai-Matris of Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva, staged a protest on Janmashtami, demanding the restoration of the Batadrava police station and expressing concern over the security of the area.

Assam Rifles, Police seize heroin worth Rs 93.8 lakh in Lekhapani; one held

Assam Rifles, Police seize heroin worth Rs 93.8 lakh in Lekhapani; one held

Sep 04, 2026

Assam Rifles and Assam Police seized a heroin consignment near Lekhapani and detained one alleged peddler. The operation underlined continued joint efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks in the region.

Assam court sentences three to 15 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

Assam court sentences three to 15 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

Sep 04, 2026

A special court in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district sentenced three men to 15 years for methamphetamine trafficking. The ruling closes a 2020 Guwahati seizure case in which the NCB recovered 2.146 kg of the drug.