Dima Hasao NH-27 riddled with potholes, water seeps inside tunnel; Students' body gives 10-day deadline
Sep 08, 2026Potholes, mud and accumulated rainwater have made National Highway 27, a key lifeline of Assam’s Dima Hasao district, increasingly hazardous for commuters, with water also seeping onto the road from inside the Nririmbanglo tunnel.
Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews Advantage Assam 2.0 projects, directs swift action on bottlenecks
Sep 08, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed Advantage Assam 2.0 project commitments with investors and senior officials. He asked departments to remove bottlenecks quickly and support timely execution with better coordination and connectivity.
Assam CM writes to Bengal counterpart seeking purchase of Bhupen Hazarika’s Kolkata home
Sep 08, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has written to his West Bengal counterpart Suvendu Adhikari seeking his intervention to facilitate the purchase of legendary singer and Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s former residence in Kolkata by the Assam government.
Assam Congress infighting erupts over Silchar civic poll candidate selection
Sep 08, 2026A meeting to finalise Congress candidates for the upcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation elections turned contentious on September 8, with party MLA Aminul Haque Laskar accusing senior leaders of exerting pressure over candidate selection and alleging financial dealings.
Assam BJP releases 38 candidates for Silchar Municipal Corporation polls
Sep 08, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam Pradesh on September 8 released its list of 38 candidates for the 2026 Silchar Municipal Corporation election.
Gauhati HC orders Assam to bring back Nagaon woman allegedly pushed back as foreigner
Sep 08, 2026The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to bring back a woman from Nagaon’s Juria who was allegedly pushed back to Bangladesh after being suspected of being a foreigner, according to details of a recent court proceeding.
Barpeta pays tribute to Sudhakantha Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his birth centenary
Sep 08, 2026Barpeta district administration marked Dr Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary with tributes, songs and district-wide events. The observance underlined the enduring reach of Sudhakantha's music and humanist legacy.
Siddharth Pratim Dutta clarifies viral HIV claim involving accused Ramanujan Goswami in wife’s murder case
Sep 08, 2026Social worker Siddharth Pratim Dutta has issued an explanation video clarifying his earlier remarks regarding the reported HIV status of Ramanujan Goswami, who is accused in the case involving the death of his wife.
Assam CM pays Tribute to late BTC Deputy Speaker Bijit Gwra Narzary
Sep 08, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Bijit Gwra Narzary’s Tamulpur residence and paid floral tribute. He condoled with the family and recalled the late BTC leader’s public service.
Meghalaya-Assam tourist taxi standoff ends; both states agree to ensure hassle-free movement
Sep 08, 2026Meghalaya and Assam resolved the tourist taxi standoff at a joint meeting in Shillong. The agreement covers movement, facilities and coordinated checks to avoid fresh disruption.
‘Is Delhi safe for Northeast people?’: Assam Congress after Manipur musician’s death
Sep 08, 2026The Assam Congress on September 8 questioned the safety of people from the Northeast living in Delhi following the alleged killing of Manipuri musician C Vikram Singh and demanded stringent action against those responsible.
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika chairs potato value chain meeting in Nalbari
Sep 08, 2026Pijush Hazarika chaired a potato value chain meeting in Nalbari and met farmers. PepsiCo joined the talks as stakeholders sought better storage, processing and market access.
Assam CM pays tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on birth centenary; lays foundation stone for Rs 35-crore museum
Sep 08, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to Dr Bhupen Hazarika and laid the foundation for a new museum. The move pairs heritage preservation with a push to involve younger generations in his legacy.
‘Debashish Sharma made a mistake, Himanta is the main villain’: Gaurav Gogoi on Nagaon bypoll
Sep 08, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on September 8 expressed confidence that the Congress would win the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, asserting that the party has a strong presence in the constituency.
‘Arrest accused, ensure strictest punishment’: AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam on Manipur musician’s murder in Delhi
Sep 08, 2026AIUDF MLA and General Secretary Rafiqul Islam on Tuesday, September 8, condemned the murder of 54-year-old musician C. Vikram Singh from Manipur in Delhi and urged the Centre to take the incident seriously.
Agricultural Information Centre established at Motapung village in Assam's Tinsukia
Sep 08, 2026An Agricultural Information Centre has been opened at Motapung in Tinsukia under Assam Agricultural University's RAWE programme. The centre is meant to link farmers with modern techniques, technical guidance and student field learning.
Retired teacher accused of misconduct with census worker in Nagaon
Sep 08, 2026A retired teacher has been accused of allegedly behaving inappropriately with a young female government worker who had visited a residential complex in Nagaon’s Uraiyagaon area for census-related work, triggering concern among residents.
Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll: 1,339 polling stations set up for 19.07 lakh voters
Sep 08, 2026The Nagaon district administration has begun preparations for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election after the Election Commission of India announced the poll schedule on September 7.
Assam: Trinamool Congress names Abdul Salam as candidate for Nagaon Assembly bypoll
Sep 08, 2026The Trinamool Congress has named Abdul Salam as its candidate for the Nagaon Assembly by-election in Assam. The announcement by state president Sherman Ali Ahmed comes as parties prepare for a multi-cornered contest.
Assam: Turtle rescued from flooded residential area in Nagaon’s Rupahihat
Sep 08, 2026A turtle entered a residential area in East Singimari, Rupahihat, amid rising floodwaters and was later handed to the forest department. Residents said the flooding likely pushed the animal towards human habitation, while officials allegedly reached nearly three hours after being informed.
Assam Board extends regular classes for classes 10 and 12 ahead of 2027 board exams
Sep 08, 2026The Assam State School Education Board has extended regular classes for Classes 10 and 12 after floods and census work disrupted the academic calendar. The move is meant to complete the syllabus before the 2027 board exam schedules are fixed.
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