Major smuggling bid foiled in Assam's Katigorah, 1.20 lakh Burmese cigarettes seized
Sep 04, 2026Assam Police intercepted a vehicle at Dighorkhal Check Post and found Burmese cigarettes hidden in a secret compartment. The seizure has led to legal action and a wider probe into suspected cross-border smuggling links.
Assam journalists press Himanta Biswa Sarma for Bengal-style welfare measures
Sep 04, 2026The Assam Union of Working Journalists has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to introduce West Bengal-style welfare measures for media workers. It said gaps in pension, health cover and accreditation continue to affect journalists across the state.
Peace Accord accelerated development in Assam’s Karbi Anglong: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 04, 2026On the fifth anniversary of the Karbi Peace Accord, Himanta Biswa Sarma said it had transformed Karbi Anglong after years of conflict. He said the agreement opened the way for development while safeguarding the identity and interests of the Karbi people.
Gaurav Gogoi urges ECI to intervene in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election
Sep 04, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Election Commission to intervene in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election over concerns linked to Devasish Sharma's resignation and alleged BJP plans. He has sought an independent inquiry, saying inaction could hurt public confidence in the electoral process.
Assam's Bidya Mandir School faces public backlash over alleged academic and administrative irregularities
Sep 04, 2026Bidya Mandir School in Gauripur, Dhubri district, is facing public criticism over alleged academic and administrative irregularities, following a directive reportedly asking Class IX and Class X students to stop wearing the school uniform.
Assam: Aranyak Saikia moves to Nagaon as DC, Kriti Chachra gets Karbi Anglong charge
Sep 04, 2026The Assam government has transferred Aranyak Saikia from Karbi Anglong to Nagaon and posted Kriti Chachra to the hill district. The reshuffle follows Debashish Sharma's voluntary retirement from Nagaon and comes as both districts continue key administrative work.
Locals rescue 15-foot python from tree in Assam’s Belpara
Sep 04, 2026Local residents in Belpara, Boko, rescued a 15-foot python from a tree and handed it to the Forest Department. The sighting drew crowds and followed fears over missing ducks and chickens in the area.
59-year-old cobra bite patient stabilised after timely anti-snake venom at Assam's Barpeta road FRU
Sep 04, 2026A 59-year-old man was stabilised at Barpeta Road FRU after a cobra bite on his right leg. The case underlined the value of early anti-snake venom, close monitoring and coordinated emergency care.
Heavy rain triggers soil erosion along railway track in Assam-Mizoram section; repair work underway
Sep 04, 2026Heavy rain caused soil erosion along a 50-metre stretch of the Katakhal-Bairabi railway line between Jamira and Bairabi, disrupting services. Railways deployed repair teams, buses, refreshments and helpdesks as restoration work continued.
Assam Police intensifies crackdown on drug peddling; heroin seized in Pan Bazar
Sep 04, 2026A Pan Bazar Police Station team arrested Uday Das after recovering 7.94 grams of heroin and five empty vials. The seizure forms part of Assam Police's wider drive to trace suppliers and disrupt drug networks.
Several suspected cybercriminals detained during police raid at Guwahatii Hotel
Sep 04, 2026Guwahati Police detained three hotel guests after a raid at Hotel Star Inn in Hatigaon. The action followed residents' tip-offs as officers probe possible cybercrime links.
Assam's New Harangajao restores two lines as NFR revises train services
Sep 04, 2026Northeast Frontier Railway has restored Lines 2 and 3 at New Harangajao station in Assam's Dima Hasao district. The move has allowed train movement to resume gradually, though service changes remain in place as work on Line 1 continues.
Assam's Nagaon DC Devashish Sharma takes voluntary retirement; government accepts VRS request
Sep 03, 2026The Assam government has accepted Nagaon District Commissioner Debashish Sharma's request for voluntary retirement. His exit follows only a few months in the post, with his successor yet to be announced.
Assam CM visits 1,200-year-old Negheriting Shiva Doul, reviews facilities for devotees
Sep 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 3 visited the historic Negheriting Shiva Doul in Golaghat district, describing the temple as a centre of faith and spirituality for nearly 1,200 years.
Assam to set up Anti-Narcotics Task Force to combat drug menace: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 03, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam will set up an Anti-Narcotics Task Force within the police next month. The move is aimed at tightening NDPS enforcement, tracking cartel finances and blocking regional transit routes.
Disaster Response Training held for irrigation staff in Assam's Morigaon
Sep 03, 2026A public awareness campaign and disaster response training was held in Morigaon for Nagaon Circle irrigation staff. The programme focused on improving readiness to protect lives, infrastructure and agricultural communities during floods and other emergencies.
DGBR reviews strategic road infrastructure development under project Brahmank in Arunachal Pradesh
Sep 03, 2026The DGBR reviewed strategic road and infrastructure works under Project Brahmank in Arunachal Pradesh. The visit underscored the push to speed up critical projects while maintaining quality and safety.
Assam’s Kokrajhar Court sentences man to 20 years in jail for raping 14-year-old girl
Sep 03, 2026A Kokrajhar court sentenced Ram Kujur to 20 years in prison for raping a 14-year-old girl. The verdict also imposed a Rs 50,000 fine and added six months for default.
Assam: Gohpur-Numaligarh tunnel project moves ahead, tenders invited for Brahmaputra road-rail link
Sep 03, 2026Assam has taken a major step towards building a road-and-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra, with the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) inviting tenders for the ambitious Gohpur-Numaligarh project.
Assam: Tensions mount over SMC formation at Dhubri Girls’ PM SHRI School; complaints filed against principal
Sep 03, 2026A row has erupted at Dhubri's PM SHRI Government Higher Secondary Girls School over repeated delays in forming the School Management Committee. The dispute has triggered complaints against the academic in-charge principal and demands for district intervention.
Assam: Drug inspector couple dismissed from service over bribery, disproportionate assets cases
Sep 03, 2026A husband-wife duo working as drug inspectors in Assam have been dismissed from government service following corruption-related cases against them.
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