Assam News

Margherita youth goes missing after jumping into Buridehing river during Facebook live

A tragic incident has sent shockwaves across Margherita after a young man allegedly jumped into the Buridehing River on April 24 afternoon while appearing on a Facebook Live stream.

Amritpal Singh appears virtually in Dibrugarh court, bail granted in jail device recovery case

Lok Sabha MP Amritpal Singh on April 24 appeared virtually before a court in Dibrugarh in connection with Case No. 21/2024, registered in the district following the alleged recovery of an electronic device from his room inside Dibrugarh Central Jail.

From Assam to London: In a historic first, Auniati Satra’s Satradhikar invited to address British Parliament

The Satradhikar of Majuli's Auniati Satra Pitambar Dev Goswami from Assam made a historic address to the British Parliament, highlighting Assam's cultural heritage. This event marks a significant step in enhancing India-UK cultural relations.

Justice after 8 years: 20 convicted, sentenced to life in Abhi–Neel mob lynching case

The Nagaon Sessions Court has convicted 20 persons in the Abhi–Neel murder case, sentencing them to life imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 20,000 on each.

Assam scientist part of the collaboration which won 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Atanu Nath, assistant professor of physics at Tihu College and a native of Hailakandi in Assam, is part of the Fermilab Muon g-2 collaboration, one of three laboratories that together won the $3 million prize announced in Los Angeles this month.

Demonetisation, Covid-19, and LPG crisis cripple small livelihoods in Upper Assam

A series of economic disruptions ranging from demonetisation and the COVID-19 pandemic to the ongoing LPG shortage linked to tensions in West Asia has severely impacted small rural entrepreneurs across Upper Assam, leaving many struggling to sustain their livelihoods.

Assam Veterinary and Fishery University adopts NEET-based admission for BVSc & BFSc courses from 2026–27

Assam Veterinary and Fishery University will adopt NEET scores for admissions to BVSc and BFSc courses from 2026. This change aims to standardise and bring transparency to the selection process.

People voting against Mamata Banerjee with anger for change: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights voter anger against Mamata Banerjee, indicating a demand for change. This shift may impact political strategies in West Bengal.

Pijush Hazarika welcomes Gauhati HC order denying anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera; calls him ‘criminal, absconder’

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on April 24 welcomed the Gauhati High Court’s decision to deny anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, calling him a “criminal and absconder” and alleging his involvement in forging documents to manipulate the election outcome.

Gauhati HC rejects Pawan Khera bail plea; Himanta says will review case only after May 4 if re-elected

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 24 declined to comment on the Gauhati High Court’s rejection of the anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera, citing the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct during the ongoing Assembly elections in Assam.

Assam: Two-and-a-half-year-old dies after vehicle hits toddler in Guwahati's Paltan Bazar, mob vandalises car

A two-and-a-half-year-old toddler was killed in a road accident in the Paltanbazar area of Guwahati on Friday, April 24, triggering unrest and public outrage at the scene.

“No merit in Pawan Khera’s argument": BJP national spokesperson after Gauhati HC rejects bail plea

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a case linked to allegations involving Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife.

Sheena Bora murder case: SC declines fresh plea by Indrani Mukerjea to travel abroad, asks her to approach trial court

The Supreme Court of India on April 24 refused to hear a fresh application by Indrani Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, seeking permission to travel overseas, directing her instead to seek relief from the trial court where proceedings are ongoing.

Assam: Nagaon Court to pronounce sentence in 2018 Karbi Anglong Abhi-Neel mob lynching case

The District and Sessions Court in Nagaon is set to pronounce the quantum of punishment today, April 24 for 20 individuals convicted in the 2018 mob lynching of two youths in Karbi Anglong, a case that had triggered widespread outrage across Assam.

Assam police assure justice to family of youth killed in fatal accident involving magistrate's vehicle in Sribhumi

In a gesture of support following a fatal road accident, Sribhumi Police on Friday. April 24 visited the residence of Ajit Dhar at Vidyasagar Sarani to express condolences to his bereaved family. Dhar, 28, succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision involving a magistrate’s vehicle in the town a day earlier.

Gauhati High Court rejects Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea in FIR linked to Assam CM's wife

Gauhati High Court on April 24 rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, over allegations relating to her purported possession of multiple passports.

Doctor, spouse attacked with rods by robbers in Nagaon, admitted to GMCH in critical condition

A robbery was reported from the Morikolong area of Nagaon late at night on April 23, leaving a doctor and his wife seriously injured, according to sources.

Girl allegedly beheads mother, injures father and sister in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong, arrested

A woman was allegedly killed by her daughter in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district on April 23 night, according to reports.

‘We will teach a lesson’: Himanta Biswa Sarma warns over attacks on BJP candidates in Bengal

Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned attackers targeting BJP candidates in West Bengal that they will be taught a lesson. The first phase of polling saw heavy voter turnout, signalling strong public interest in the elections

Teenagers filmed risking lives on moving train to pluck mangoes in Assam's Tinsukia

Assam: ATSA launches indefinite road blockade over illegal stone quarrying in Nazira

An indefinite road blockade has been launched by the Assam Tea Tribal Students' Association (ATSA) at Bihubar Augurijan under the Nazira circle. The protest, organised by ATSA’s Nazira branch, is aimed at halting alleged illegal activities in the Bihubar Augurijan Tea Garden.