Youth killed, 5-year-old injured in wild elephant attack in Assam’s Goalpara
Sep 15, 2026A youth was killed and a five-year-old child was seriously injured after a wild elephant attacked two members of the same family in Assam’s Goalpara district on Monday, September 14 night, in the latest incident highlighting the escalating human-elephant conflict in the area.
Assam court awards death penalty to man for rape, murder of 4-year-old girl in Bilasipara
Sep 15, 2026A court in Assam's Bilasipara sentenced Utpal Roy to death after convicting him in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Chapar in 2023.
Guwahati: Rehab centre owner arrested over allegations of keeping woman tied up
Sep 15, 2026Basistha Police in Guwahati on Monday, September 14 arrested Riku Kashyap, owner of the Unique Wellness Foundation rehabilitation centre, following a complaint alleging that a young woman was kept tied up at the facility for a prolonged period.
Sibamoni Bora: From BDO to MLA, Congress challenger to Devasish Sharma in Nagaon bypoll
Sep 14, 2026The Congress has named former Batadroba MLA Sibamoni Bora as its candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, setting up a contest with BJP nominee and former IAS officer Devasish Sharma.
Assam’s entire railway network now electrified, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 14, 2026Assam has achieved 100 per cent electrification of its railway network, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on September 14, calling it a “big milestone” for the state.
Congress names Sibamoni Bora as candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
Sep 14, 2026The Congress has named former MLA Sibamoni Bora as its candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam.
ULFA-I senior cadre Anoljoy Asom surrenders before Tinsukia police
Sep 14, 2026In another setback for the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), senior cadre Anoljoy Asom surrendered before Tinsukia Police on September 14.
82 cattle rescued, two vehicles seized in Assam’s Bongaigaon
Sep 14, 2026Assam Police rescued 82 cattle allegedly being smuggled and seized two vehicles during an operation in Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on September 14.
Rakibul Hussain seeks ECI probe into ex-Nagaon DC Devasish Sharma, questions official orders
Sep 14, 2026Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain has approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), seeking an independent and time-bound inquiry into the conduct of former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer (DC-cum-DEO) Devasish Sharma.
Guwahati Declaration gets BRICS recognition, Assam’s anti-narcotics push gains global backing
Sep 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the recognition of the Guwahati Declaration in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, calling it a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation against narcotics trafficking.
Hima Das among 32 honoured as Northeast creator community comes together in Guwahati
Sep 14, 2026Olympic sprinter Hima Das was among 32 people honoured at the inaugural North East Creator Circuit in Guwahati. The event drew creators from across the Northeast and underscored the region's growing creator economy.
Over 11,000 people benefit from Small Grants Programme in Assam, Meghalaya
Sep 14, 2026More than 11,000 people, mostly farmers, have benefited from the GEF-Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Assam and Meghalaya during the first two years of its five-year project, with over 17,000 hectares of land brought under improved management, officials said.
‘Police told us Ramanuj fell from GMCH roof’: Father questions death circumstances
Sep 14, 2026The family of Ramanuj Goswami, who died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle while being taken for a medical examination, will receive his body, his family members said.
Assam elephant 'Durga' sent to Madurai temple, wildlife group raises concern
Sep 14, 2026An elephant named Durga has been shifted from Assam’s Manas National Park to the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, with the transfer drawing questions from wildlife conservation groups over her age, ownership history and the circumstances in which she was moved out of the state.
Assam: Murder accused Ramanuj takes fatal leap from moving police vehicle: DCP (East)
Sep 14, 2026A man accused of brutally murdering his wife died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle while he was being taken to the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a medical examination early Monday, September 14, police said.
Bongaigaon Police rescue 82 cattle, bust alleged smuggling racket in Lower Assam
Sep 14, 2026Bongaigaon Police rescued 82 cattle during a raid at a sawmill in North Salmara Part-III in Assam's Bongaigaon district, in a major crackdown on alleged cattle smuggling.
Four-month-old wild elephant calf found dead in Assam’s Boko
Sep 14, 2026The carcass of a four-month-old wild elephant calf was recovered from Roumari area under the Singra Forest Range in Assam’s Kamrup district, prompting a forest department operation after the calf’s mother reportedly turned aggressive near the site.
No bullet wound: GMCH says Guwahati murder accused Ramanuj Goswami was brought dead after falling from Narakasur Hills
Sep 14, 2026Guwahati murder accused Ramanuj Goswami died early Monday, September 14 after allegedly jumping from Narakasur Hills while he was being taken by police to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a blood test, police said. The hospital authorities said Goswami was brought to the casualty ward at around 3:41 am and was declared brought dead.
Former NDFB leader Bhupen Boro seeks full implementation of 2020 BTR Peace Accord
Sep 14, 2026Former National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leader Bhupen Boro on Monday, September 14 called for the complete implementation of the 2020 Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Peace Accord, saying all provisions of the agreement must be honoured to consolidate the peace achieved after decades of armed conflict in the region.
UK diplomat begins 10th Assam visit, hails new Guwahati airport terminal
Sep 14, 2026UK Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India Dr Andrew Fleming has arrived in Assam for his 10th visit to the state, describing the trip as an “anniversary visit” and highlighting the presence of British infrastructure companies during his stay.
Report of Guwahati murder accused Ramanuj Goswami’s death leaves family in shock, wife’s death rituals halted midway
Sep 14, 2026Post-death rituals for Riya Talukdar, wife of accused Ramanuj Goswami, were disrupted in Gauripur town of Assam’s Dhubri district on Monday, September 14, following reports that Goswami had allegedly died while attempting to flee from police custody.
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