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Assam: Two accused escape from Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara, security lapses suspected

Assam: Two accused escape from Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara, security lapses suspected

Nov 14, 2026

Two accused persons escaped from Lakhipur Police Station in Assam's Goalpara district after allegedly breaking a window grille, raising questions over security arrangements and the functioning of police personnel on duty.

Assam: Dhubri police detain 10 during raid on alleged gambling den at Mitali Club

Assam: Dhubri police detain 10 during raid on alleged gambling den at Mitali Club

Nov 14, 2026

Dhubri Police detained 10 persons during a raid at Mitali Club in the heart of Dhubri town on Saturday, November 14 as part of an intensified crackdown on alleged illegal gambling activities.

Assam: Pedestrian trapped under speeding truck after road accident in Sonapur, rushed to GMCH

Nov 14, 2026

A 56-year-old man was injured after a speeding truck hit him while he was crossing the road in Sonapur, Assam, on Saturday, November 14. The impact of the collision left him trapped underneath the vehicle, prompting an immediate rescue operation.

Assam: Around 130 coal-laden vehicles stuck at West Bengal border, traders raise concern

Nov 14, 2026

Around 130 vehicles carrying coal purchased through the e-auction of Northeastern Coalfields (NEC), Coal India Limited (CIL), Margherita, have reportedly remained stranded at the Barobisa check gate along the West Bengal border, triggering concerns among coal traders over mounting financial losses and uncertainty surrounding the business.

Morigaon District Senior Citizens' Association holds biennial conference, decides to convene special meeting to elect president

Morigaon District Senior Citizens' Association holds biennial conference, decides to convene special meeting to elect president

Nov 14, 2026

The biennial conference of the Morigaon District Senior Citizens' Association was held at the premises of the Morigaon District Journalists' Association office on November 14, featuring a day-long programme.

Assam youth found dead in deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district

Assam youth found dead in deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district

Nov 14, 2026

The body of a 27-year-old youth from Assam's Jonai area was recovered from a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district, days after he went missing while working in the neighbouring state.

Assam: LPG truck collides with hanging bridge near Haflong lake, metal grill falls on cars

Nov 14, 2026

Vehicular movement was disrupted in Haflong town of Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday, November 14 after an LPG cylinder-laden truck collided with the rope of the Hanging Bridge near Haflong Lake, causing a heavy metal grill to collapse onto vehicles.

Cylinder Ram killed after alleged push by friend at Guwahati’s Beltoli Hill

Cylinder Ram killed after alleged push by friend at Guwahati’s Beltoli Hill

Nov 14, 2026

Cylinder Ram was allegedly pushed off Beltoli Hill by his friend on November 14. The friend reportedly fled, while investigators work to establish the sequence of events.

Assam BJP rejects existing NRC without reverification, backs Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Assam BJP rejects existing NRC without reverification, backs Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Nov 14, 2026

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, November 14 reiterated that the existing National Register of Citizens (NRC) cannot be accepted without comprehensive and legally mandated reverification, while asserting that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls remains a long-standing demand of the state's indigenous population.

Assam Olympic Association reviews sports development, 2027 national games preparations

Assam Olympic Association reviews sports development, 2027 national games preparations

Nov 14, 2026

The Assam Olympic Association reviewed sports administration and preparations for the 2027 National Games. The meetings also covered its annual calendar, a Guwahati marathon proposal and Sports Code implementation.

Fire destroys shop and house in Assam's Kakopathar, differently-abled man narrowly escapes

Fire destroys shop and house in Assam's Kakopathar, differently-abled man narrowly escapes

Nov 14, 2026

A major fire gutted a shop and adjoining house in Kakopathar as Ileswar Neog narrowly escaped. The blaze caused significant property loss and raised concern among local residents.

Assam: Four injured, including two children, as Bolero overturns on National Highway 306

Nov 14, 2026

A major road accident occurred on National Highway 306 after a moving Mahindra Bolero lost control and overturned on the road, leaving four people, including two children and the driver, injured.

Sacred Buddha relics arrive at Namsai’s Golden Pagoda, public darshan begins

Nov 14, 2026

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, arrived at the Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namsai district on November 14, marking the final leg of a three-district exposition in the state.

Gauhati High Court Chief Justice launches ‘NYAYA PRAVAH’ to strengthen child-friendly justice in Assam

Gauhati High Court Chief Justice launches ‘NYAYA PRAVAH’ to strengthen child-friendly justice in Assam

Nov 14, 2026

Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar launched NYAYA PRAVAH to strengthen child-friendly judicial practices across Assam. The partnership seeks to embed empathy, sensitivity and child rights within justice delivery.

Pharmacy Council of India leads National Pharmacy Week celebration at Assam Don Bosco University

Pharmacy Council of India leads National Pharmacy Week celebration at Assam Don Bosco University

Nov 14, 2026

Assam Don Bosco University hosted the state-level celebration of National Pharmacy Week 2026 at its Sonapur campus on Saturday, bringing together around 2,000 pharmacy students and delegates from 34 institutions across Assam and Meghalaya.

Three PWD officials suspended after under-construction bridge section collapses in Assam's Cachar

Three PWD officials suspended after under-construction bridge section collapses in Assam's Cachar

Nov 14, 2026

Assam's PWD suspended three officials after part of an under-construction bridge over the Jatinga River collapsed. The action centres on alleged dereliction of duty and negligence in Cachar district.

Guwahati police arrest four for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals enter city, providing shelter

Guwahati police arrest four for allegedly helping Bangladeshi nationals enter city, providing shelter

Nov 14, 2026

The Border Branch of the Guwahati Police Commissionerate has arrested four people, including two cab drivers and two hotel managers, for allegedly facilitating the movement of Bangladeshi nationals from the Meghalaya border to Guwahati and providing them accommodation at a hotel in the city.

Oil spill threatens biodiversity of Assam’s Maguri-Motapung Beel after pipeline leak in Tinsukia

Nov 14, 2026

A crude oil pipeline leak operated by Oil India Limited (OIL) has triggered an oil spill in the Dibru River, raising concerns over the ecological damage to the historic Maguri-Motapung Beel, a biodiversity-rich wetland and popular tourist destination in Assam’s Tinsukia district.

Nuravi Productions launches patriotic song dedicated to Assam Rifles personnel

Nuravi Productions launches patriotic song dedicated to Assam Rifles personnel

Nov 14, 2026

Nuravi Productions has created a patriotic song dedicated to the courage, sacrifices and service of Assam Rifles personnel. The song was officially unveiled by Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, during the force's Annual Event.

Four-wheeler catches fire in Guwahati’s Lalung Gaon, technical glitch suspected

Four-wheeler catches fire in Guwahati’s Lalung Gaon, technical glitch suspected

Nov 14, 2026

A four-wheeler travelling towards Khanapara caught fire at Lalung Gaon in Guwahati. A technical malfunction is suspected, while damage and casualty details are awaited.

Assam: Moran woman among 26 killed in Kaziranga road accident, was set to marry in February

Nov 14, 2026

The death toll in the head-on collision between a container truck and a Traveller vehicle in Kaziranga has risen to 26, with a young woman from Assam's Moran among those killed in the accident.