Assam News

Himanta Biswa Sarma: BJP can contest 103 Assam seats, gets Assamese Muslim votes, claims 30,000 in his constituency

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 21 outlined the BJP’s electoral strategy for the state, stating that the party and its allies realistically cannot win more than 100 seats due to Assam’s population distribution.

BJP sets 103 seat target for NDA, confirms alliance-based contest for 2026 Assam polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on November 21 decided that it will contest the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in alliance with its NDA partners and set a winning target of 103 out of the 126 seats.

Margherita Red Cross refutes “baseless and malicious” encroachment allegations; FIR filed against three individuals

The Indian Red Cross Society Margherita Sub-District Branch on November 21 strongly denied allegations of illegal encroachment and demolition of a shop, calling the claims “completely baseless, malicious and defamatory.”

Assam Congress flags “premeditated conspiracy” in Zubeen Garg’s death, seeks CBI probe

Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, has submitted a detailed affidavit before the one-man judicial commission probing the death of Assam’s iconic singer and cultural figure, Zubeen Garg, alleging that the circumstances surrounding his demise in Singapore point to a “carefully orchestrated criminal conspiracy.”

Assam education minister warns new GT, PGT teachers against broker network interference

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, on November 21, cautioned newly appointed Graduate Teachers (GT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) against falling prey to a broker network allegedly attempting to influence posting procedures.

ASF-infected pigs seized at Assam–Bengal border as illegal syndicate defies statewide ban

In a major biosecurity breach, two trucks carrying pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) were seized at the Srirampur Gate along the Assam–Bengal border, exposing the continued operation of an illegal livestock supply syndicate despite a statewide ban on pig transportation from outside Assam.

Arunachal CM assures APFRA rules will protect all communities, not target any religion

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 41st Nyishi Elite Society (NES) Conference at Koloriang, said that the state government will soon frame the rules under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA).

Karbi Anglong groups petition NCST over illegal encroachment; commission to conduct inspection

A delegation comprising representatives of the Karbi Students’ and Youth Council (KSYC), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU–Delhi), IPTKA, ASDC (S), and several allied tribal organisations submitted a petition to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) in New Delhi, highlighting widespread illegal encroachment across protected lands in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts of Assam.

Bodo groups press for overdue constitutional amendment at Jantar Mantar

Adivasi groups rally in Assam's Kokrajhar to push ST status demand

‘Love, peace, and harmony for greater Assam’: Gaurav Gogoi channels Zubeen Garg in public pledge

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has committed to safeguarding the state's cultural identity and fostering communal harmony through a public declaration on social media.

Assam to roll out ‘special policy’ to protect ‘genuine youths’ from fake tea garden claims

Assam is set to introduce a new “special policy” to curb the misuse of benefits meant for tea garden communities after officials detected repeated attempts to claim quotas with fake certificates.

Assam Police seize drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in three operations

Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in three raids targeting illegal trafficking. Investigations continue with public urged to assist in reporting suspicious activities

Guwahati to get visa facilitation centre for over 60 countries

Residents of Assam and the North East will soon be able to submit biometric data for visa applications without travelling to Delhi or Mumbai, following an agreement by VFS Global to establish a dedicated visa facilitation centre in Guwahati.

‘No connection whatsoever’: Assam Congress shuts down AIUDF alliance talk

Assam’s Special Revision starts in Dhubri, DC Nath stresses clean list for 2026 polls

Dhubri district has started the special revision of the electoral roll ahead of the 2026 elections. Authorities urge residents to verify their details to maintain a clean voter list

‘Miyas can have peace only if I’m removed from chief minister's chair’: Himanta

'Assam is not a dumping ground': Sivsagar groups protest over ‘outside voters’, CM's effigies burnt

Chaygaon MLA targets PM Modi as ‘chaiwala bhai sahab’, asserts Congress comeback in Assam

Congress MLA from Chaygaon, Rekibuddin Ahmed, triggered a political stir on Wednesday after referring to Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi as a “chaiwala bhai sahab” during a party workers’ meeting at Sonatoli in Boko.

Assam governor reviews flood protection measures in Dhemaji district

Assam Governor inspects flood protection infrastructure in Dhemaji district ahead of monsoon. He stresses timely maintenance and coordination to reduce flood risks

Aircraft snag forces three-hour delay to Guwahati–Delhi IndiGo flight

IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Delhi delayed by three hours due to technical snag. Passengers were kept informed and assisted while safety checks were carried out