Assam News

Assam CM meets Rajnath Singh, discusses state's role in defence sector

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the state's role in India's defence ecosystem. The talks underlined Assam's bid to link its strategic location with defence, industry and national development priorities.

EU diplomats to visit Assam on June 8-9 to boost sustainable growth initiatives

EU Ambassador Herve Delphin and diplomats from member nations will visit Assam on June 8 and 9. The engagement is expected to advance sustainable development, innovation and investment-linked opportunities in the state.

Centre deploys elite COBRA commandos in Manipur to bolster anti-violence operations

The Centre has cleared the deployment of two CRPF COBRA battalions in Manipur for operations against armed groups. The move is part of a wider effort to strengthen security and support peace in the violence-hit state.

Assam achieves 96.4% electricity coverage, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has reached 96.4 per cent electricity coverage. He linked the milestone to power sector upgrades, wider grid access and lower domestic tariffs.

Assam CM meets External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, discusses Act East Policy and regional connectivity

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss global affairs, India's foreign policy priorities and the Act East Policy. The meeting underscored Assam's focus on expanding trade, tourism and regional connectivity with neighbouring countries.

Suspected banned meat recovered from staff at Bajali car dealership, probe underway

A controversy has surfaced in Assam's Bajali district after suspected banned meat was allegedly recovered from two employees working at a private automobile dealership in Pathsala, prompting calls for an investigation into the matter.

Drug peddler arrested in Assam's Ledo police operation, narcotics seized

A joint Margherita and Ledo Police operation in Tinsukia district led to the arrest of suspected drug peddler Raju Sonar in Ledo's Kalibari area. Police have seized 6.71 grams of suspected narcotics and are probing the supply chain while searching for an absconding suspect.

Alleged safety violations at Assam's Nagaon fuel station spark public concern over petrol sales in drums

Videos allegedly showed petrol being filled into large drums at an HP pump in Assam's Nagaon district. The footage sparked public concern and demands for an inquiry into possible safety violations.

Assam anti-corruption team arrests former fisheries corporation official over alleged misuse of funds

Assam's anti-corruption team arrested former AFDCL official Padma Kanta Hazarika in Puri in a funds misuse case. Searches at Guwahati flats linked to him yielded documents, seals and a counting machine for the inquiry.

Two alleged ULFA (I) linkmen held in Tinsukia; 12 arrested in a week

Tinsukia Police detained two youths from Pengeri over alleged ULFA-I links. The arrests are part of a wider crackdown that has seen 12 suspected linkmen held in a week.

One arrested with suspected narcotics in Assam's Ledo

Margherita and Ledo police arrested Raju Sonar in Ledo and seized suspected narcotics. The case forms part of the anti-drug drive as police trace the source and wider network links.

Residents protest alleged interference by panchayat representatives’ spouses in Assam's Nagaon

Residents of several villages under the Garajan Development Block in Assam's Nagaon district staged a protest at the block office on May 30, alleging that the spouses of some elected panchayat representatives were interfering in the functioning of local self-government institutions.

Assam police bust alleged prostitution racket at Nagaon bypass hotel, eight held

School reduced to ashes in late-night fire in Assam's Nagaon

Assam: Woman killed in Nagaon road accident, residents block highway over safety concerns

Assam council of ministers to be expanded on June 5: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's Council of Ministers will be expanded on 5 June 2026. The move is set to complete the NDA government's structure after its election win.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma briefs PM Modi on government's early progress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on the new government's early progress. The meeting underlined continuing Centre-state consultations as the NDA begins a fresh term in Assam.

Factional feud rocks Assam Congress; blames MLA Zubair Anam camp for Hailakandi uproar

A Congress election review meeting in Assam's Hailakandi district witnessed disruption and heated exchanges on May 30, exposing apparent differences within the party's district unit.

Golden langur deaths raise conservation concerns along road project in Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park

Concerns are mounting among conservationists and local residents over the increasing number of Golden Langur fatalities along the Bismuri–Saralpara Road passing through Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park, where an ongoing road widening project is being undertaken.

Section 163 imposed in erosion-hit Hatimura area of Assam's Kaliabor

The Kaliabor administration has imposed Section 163 in Assam's erosion-hit Hatimura area after riverbank damage worsened. The curbs ban gatherings and will stay through the monsoon as officials warn of legal action for violations.

Youth held with 387 litres of suspected illegal thinner in Assam's Makum

Police seized a large quantity of suspected illegally transported thinner and detained a youth during an operation near Betjan Bypass Chariali in Makum on the afternoon of May 30.