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Assam: Robbery reported in Nagaon, miscreants flee with over Rs 2 lakh after attacking man

Assam: Robbery reported in Nagaon, miscreants flee with over Rs 2 lakh after attacking man

Sep 10, 2026

A robbery was reported in the East Singimari area of Rupohihat in Assam’s Nagaon district after a group of unidentified miscreants allegedly intercepted a man and fled with more than Rs 2 lakh in cash and a mobile phone.

Assam: Sivasagar police arrest alleged drug trafficker in late-night operation

Assam: Sivasagar police arrest alleged drug trafficker in late-night operation

Sep 10, 2026

Police have arrested Raju Ali, who they allege has been involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities for over a decade, in an operation conducted late at night on September 9 near the Dikhau embankment close to the cremation ground, not far from Sadar Police Station.

Extreme temperatures push children from learning to leisure: IIT Guwahati study

Extreme temperatures push children from learning to leisure: IIT Guwahati study

Sep 10, 2026

An IIT Guwahati study found that extreme temperatures push children away from learning and towards leisure, while also reducing attendance on hotter days. The findings underline the need for climate-resilient education systems that do not widen existing inequalities.

Assam: Man found dead inside car in front of West Guwahati DCP office

Assam: Man found dead inside car in front of West Guwahati DCP office

Sep 10, 2026

A man was found dead inside a vehicle in Jalukbari, Guwahati, in front of the West Guwahati Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) office, with preliminary information suggesting that he may have died after falling ill while driving.

3 detained after alleged construction attempt on Assam land near Meghalaya border

Sep 10, 2026

Three people were detained in Assam’s Boko area on Wednesday, September 9 after they allegedly attempted to carry out construction work on land claimed to fall within Assam territory, triggering tension along the Assam-Meghalaya inter-state boundary.

Assam: Police vehicle damaged, 5 personnel injured in Nagaon mob attack

Sep 10, 2026

Five police personnel, including the officer-in-charge of Khatowal Police Station, were injured after a group of people allegedly attacked a police team during an operation to locate a man wanted in connection with a police complaint in Assam's Nagaon district, officials said.

Kali Temple in Assam's Dima Hasao burgled; gold, silver ornaments stolen

Kali Temple in Assam's Dima Hasao burgled; gold, silver ornaments stolen

Sep 10, 2026

A historic Kali temple in Maibang town of Assam’s Dima Hasao district was allegedly targeted by thieves overnight, with gold and silver ornaments, the crown placed on the idol of Goddess Kali and brass utensils used for religious rituals reportedly stolen from the premises.

Assam: AMCH faces staff crunch as 121 doctor posts lie vacant, nurse shortage hits patient care

Sep 10, 2026

The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh is facing a significant shortage of doctors, nurses and support staff, with 121 of its 434 sanctioned doctor posts lying vacant and only 449 nurses available for nearly 2,000 beds. 

Assam cop allegedly drunk while driving, hits 2 e-rickshaws and bike, 5 injured

Assam cop allegedly drunk while driving, hits 2 e-rickshaws and bike, 5 injured

Sep 10, 2026

A police sub-inspector allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol caused a series of road accidents over nearly five kilometres in Assam’s Chirang district, seriously injuring at least five people, including a woman and a child, officials and local residents said. The incident occurred at Tulsijhora under Amguri Police Station in Basugaon.

Assam: Nearly 4-km PMGSY road in Assam’s Kaliabor deteriorates, commuters face hardship

Sep 10, 2026

A nearly four-kilometre rural road connecting Bamuni via Dalgaon to the four-lane National Highway 127 at Borbhagiya in Assam’s Kaliabor has deteriorated severely, leaving commuters struggling to travel along a route that has remained in need of repairs for a prolonged period.

Assam: Six sentenced to life for killing 80-year-old woman over witchcraft suspicion in 1995

Assam: Six sentenced to life for killing 80-year-old woman over witchcraft suspicion in 1995

Sep 10, 2026

A court in Assam’s Rangia has sentenced six people to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of 80-year-old Maria Boro, bringing to an end a witch-hunting case that remained pending for nearly three decades.

Guwahati man arrested for allegedly flashing private parts at woman, arrested

Guwahati man arrested for allegedly flashing private parts at woman, arrested

Sep 09, 2026

A man was arrested after allegedly exposing his private parts to a woman college student near the Assam Forest School premises in Guwahati’s Jalukbari area on Tuesday night, September 8 police said.

BJP exit rumours are ‘baseless’: Former Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty

BJP exit rumours are ‘baseless’: Former Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty

Sep 09, 2026

Former Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty on September 9 dismissed reports of his plans to quit the BJP, calling the speculation “completely baseless” and asserting that he continues to have faith in the party leadership.

BJP spends Rs 96 crore in Assam polls, over four times Congress’ Rs 22.6 crore

BJP spends Rs 96 crore in Assam polls, over four times Congress’ Rs 22.6 crore

Sep 09, 2026

The BJP spent Rs 96.27 crore on its election campaign in Assam during the 2026 Assembly polls, more than four times the Rs 22.62 crore spent by the Congress on general party propaganda in the state, according to expenditure statements filed with the Election Commission.

Undertrial flees from Assam's Nagaon Medical College with handcuffs

Sep 09, 2026

An undertrial prisoner lodged at Nagaon Central Jail escaped from Nagaon Medical College and Hospital on September 9 while undergoing emergency medical treatment, triggering a search operation by police.

Guwahati murder case: Refrigerator used to store severed head seized for forensic examination

Guwahati murder case: Refrigerator used to store severed head seized for forensic examination

Sep 09, 2026

Police on September 9 recreated the crime scene at the Beltola residence of Ramanuj Goswami, who is accused of murdering his wife Riya Talukdar Goswami following a heated argument allegedly triggered by his suspicions about her personal relationship.

Two farmers killed by lightning along Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam's Dhubri

Sep 09, 2026

Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while working in their agricultural fields near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 9.

Assam Congress faces setback in Dhing as 21 panchayat representatives join BJP

Sep 09, 2026

The Congress suffered a major setback in Assam’s Dhing ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with around 21 elected panchayat representatives and more than 100 Congress leaders and workers joining the BJP at a major election meeting in the constituency.

Barak Valley road, infrastructure projects to be expedited: Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul

Barak Valley road, infrastructure projects to be expedited: Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul

Sep 09, 2026

Road and infrastructure projects across Assam’s Barak Valley are set to be expedited, with Barak Valley Development Minister Krishnendu Paul directing officials to ensure that key roads are repaired ahead of Durga Puja and Kali Puja.

Guwahati wife murder: Ramanuj Goswami brought to flat for crime scene recreation

Guwahati wife murder: Ramanuj Goswami brought to flat for crime scene recreation

Sep 09, 2026

Ramanuj Goswami, accused of murdering his wife, Riya Talukdar Goswami, was brought to their flat at Anjali Griha Apartment in Beltola, Guwahati, on Wednesday for crime scene recreation, police sources said.

Assam sericulture director takes stock of Eri-Muga farm, stresses livelihood opportunities for women

Assam sericulture director takes stock of Eri-Muga farm, stresses livelihood opportunities for women

Sep 09, 2026

Assam Director of Sericulture Lakhimi Dutta, ACS, visited the Sericulture Eri-Muga Farm at Bogidhola in Golaghat district on Wednesday, September 9, and reviewed the ongoing activities and development of the farm.