Assam News

Assam's Dhubri Police bust cyber extortion gang using AI-generated images, three arrested

Dhubri Police arrested three men accused of extorting women with fake profiles and AI-generated obscene images. Investigators are examining whether more women were targeted and tracing the money trail.

Assam Minister Rameswar Teli warns contractor over delay in Rs 12.38 crore Borgolai mini stadium

Assam Cabinet Minister and Tinsukia district guardian minister Rameswar Teli directed officials and the contractor to expedite the construction of an ultra-modern mini sports stadium at Borgolai in the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly constituency, expressing strong dissatisfaction over the slow pace of work.

Assam CM reviews infrastructure upgrade at Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Golaghat

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed ongoing infrastructure works at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Golaghat. The exercise focused on modernising training facilities and improving police preparedness across Assam.

Assam among top-performing states in implementing new criminal laws: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam remains among India's top-performing states in implementing the new criminal laws. He said the state's score and full compliance on key systems reflect its push for timely justice.

Railway Police seize cannabis bag from Silchar-Rangiya Express in Assam's Chaparmukh

Railway Police seized a bag of suspected cannabis from beneath a seat on the Silchar-Rangiya Express at Chaparmukh. The alleged transporter fled after spotting officers, leaving investigators to trace who was moving the contraband.

Assam: Indigenous People's Forum opposes use of ‘Dima Hasao Autonomous Council’, gives 14-day ultimatum

The Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF) and several apex bodies in Assam’s Dima Hasao district have opposed the use of the name “Dima Hasao Autonomous Council” in place of the constitutionally prescribed “North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council”.

Assam: Tinkopani Reserved Forest faces alleged illegal stone mining, wildlife threat

Allegations of illegal stone mining and large-scale excavation inside the Tinkopani Reserved Forest under the Jagun Forest Range of the Digboi Forest Division have raised concerns over forest protection, wildlife safety and enforcement of mining regulations.

Assam Congress ends alliance with Akhil Gogoi’s Raijor Dal, cites ‘alliance ethics’ violations

Congress has formally ended its alliance with Akhil Gogoi's Raijor Dal in Assam. The split follows days of public sparring, with Congress alleging repeated violations of alliance norms.

Assam: Batadrava waterlogged as residents blame blocked culverts, illegal ponds

Severe waterlogging has affected Batadrava in Assam’s Nagaon district, with residents alleging that blocked culverts and the construction of ponds have disrupted the natural drainage system in the area.

Assam-Mizoram border tension resurfaces in Sribhumi over land claim

Outrage in Assam's West Karbi Anglong after newly married woman found dead, husband and father-in-law arrested

A newly married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near the Dayang river in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district, triggering public outrage after her family alleged that she had been subjected to severe physical torture before her death.

Orunodoi aims at women’s empowerment, poverty alleviation, says Assam BJP MLA

Assam BJP MLA Ritu Baran Sarmah has highlighted the state government’s Orunodoi scheme as a key welfare initiative aimed at women’s empowerment and poverty alleviation, saying nearly 40 lakh women across the state are benefiting from the programme.

Ahom-era military monuments in Assam's Kaliabor under encroachment threat, calls grow for protection of heritage

The historic Missa Koth and Samdhara Garh, also known as Burha-Burhi Garh, two important components of Assam’s medieval military defence system, are facing growing threats from encroachment along the National Highway in Misa and Rangagara areas of Kaliabor.

Assam: Two suspected thieves killed in police encounter near Sonapur

Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in a police encounter at Markadola under Sonapur Police Station in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district in the early hours of Thursday, September 3 following a chase linked to the alleged theft of a vehicle from Guwahati’s Panbazar area.

Guwahati: Driver seriously injured in head-on collision under Ganeshguri flyover

A driver was seriously injured after two cars collided head-on under the Ganeshguri flyover in Guwahati late Wednesday, September 2 night.

Two policemen shot dead by fellow personnel at Assam’s Gamerimura outpost

Two Assam Police personnel were killed and two others injured after a fellow policeman allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle at the Gamerimura Police Outpost in Boko, Kamrup district, during the night of September 2.

Assam: Toll exemption granted to local residents within 7 km radius of Raha Toll Gate

Residents living within a 7-kilometre radius of the Raha Toll Gate in Assam’s Nagaon district will now be exempted from paying toll charges for their private vehicles, following a decision by the district administration.

Assam flood death toll rises to 108 as fresh flooding hits seven districts

The flood-related death toll in Assam has risen to 108, with fresh inundation reported in several parts of the state, according to the latest data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

Assam border forces stop 22 people attempting illegal entry into India: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, September 2, said security forces deployed along the international border had stopped 22 people who were allegedly attempting to illegally enter India.

Assam: Pijush Hazarika announces Rs 70-crore irrigation project during Tamulpur visit

Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday, September 2, announced a Rs 70-crore canal irrigation project in Tamulpur district during an extensive inspection of irrigation infrastructure and commercial farming initiatives

Assam school row: Teacher’s ‘99% alcoholics’ remark triggers protest

Tension prevailed at a private school in Assam’s Nagaon district after a mathematics teacher allegedly made objectionable remarks targeting students from Kathiatoli, triggering protests from parents and students.