Assam News

Assam inks pact with British Museum to bring sacred Brindabani Vastra home

The Assam government and the British Museum signed a Letter of Intent on November 17 to temporarily bring the Brindabani Vastra back to Assam under a loan arrangement, marking what Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described as "a red letter moment" for the state.

Raijor Dal steps up groundwork in Margherita ahead of Assam polls

AIUDF chief Ajmal hints at alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi ahead of Assam polls

AIUDF President and former MP Badaruddin Ajmal, on November 17, signalled a possible electoral understanding with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, saying both leaders were in constant touch and “everything is possible” ahead of the upcoming Assam elections.

EC orders Special Revision of Assam’s electoral rolls ahead of 2026 Assembly polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 17 directed a ‘Special Revision’ of electoral rolls in Assam, marking a key preparatory step ahead of the state’s assembly elections scheduled for next year.

Assam Pavilion draws massive footfall at IITF 2025 with tea, handloom and cane crafts

The Assam Pavilion has emerged as a major attraction at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in Bharat Mandapam, drawing large crowds with its premium Assam tea, exquisite bamboo and cane products, and a wide range of handloom and handicraft items.

Child abducted from Bashbari village in Assam's Margherita; police launch probe

Tension gripped Margherita on Sunday night, November 16, after a five-year-old child was reportedly abducted from Bashbari Namdang village under the Bargolai Gaon Panchayat in the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency of Tinsukia district.

Assam: Nagaon administration to launch major eviction drive on encroached government land

Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashish Sarma has announced that the district administration will soon launch a major eviction drive to clear large tracts of illegally occupied government and reserved forest land. The move comes after multiple notices and an extended grace period provided to encroachers failed to yield complete compliance

Assam women lead landmark medal haul at national pickleball championships

Assam’s campaign at the National Pickleball Championships gained national attention after two women delivered breakthrough gold-medal victories, marking one of the state’s strongest performances at the event.

Assam: Kaliabor to observe Zubeen Garg’s birth anniversary as ‘Jatiya Swabhiman Divas’

Kaliabor is gearing up for an elaborate observance of late music icon Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birth anniversary, which will be marked as “Jatiya Swabhiman Divas.” The celebration, being organised for the first time in the maestro’s absence, has drawn statewide participation and emotional resonance among fans and cultural bodies.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives in Assam for two-day visit amid centenary celebrations

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam on Monday, November 17, for a two-day visit, marking an important leg of the organisation’s centenary celebrations.

Assam: 44 workers from Jammu and Kashmir detained in Tinsukia, movement toward border areas raises eyebrows

A group of 44 individuals reportedly from Jammu and Kashmir were detained by local residents near the New Tinsukia Railway Station at Hijuguri, Assam raising fresh questions over the increasing movement of outside labourers toward sensitive border districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam bans inter-district movement of pigs as ASF cases surge across state

The Assam government has imposed an immediate ban on the inter-district movement of live pigs amid an “alarming” spike in African Swine Fever (ASF) cases, officials said on November 17.

What makes this hidden Assam waterfall a Baahubali dream? Assam CM explains

The waterfall in Baahubali, believed to be filmed at Kerala’s Athirappilly Falls, had achieved cult status, symbolizing grandeur and majesty. But Sarma’s post suggested that one need not travel to Southern India to witness such magnificence. Tucked away in the lush highlands of Karbi Anglong, about four hours from Guwahati, lies the Dikrutpi or Bhelughat Waterfall, a destination that transforms into a living painting every monsoon.

Agricultural Tool Bank inaugurated in Assam's Margherita to boost farming infrastructure

In a step toward strengthening rural agricultural infrastructure, an Agricultural Tool Bank was inaugurated at Bhittorpowai, Makumkilla in Margherita. The project has been established with the CSR support of North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), Coal India Limited (CIL), Margherita, aimed at providing much-needed mechanised support to the region’s farming community.

Assam CM set to sign MoU with British Museum to bring back Vrindavani Vastra under loaning arrangement

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state is poised for a historic milestone as it prepares to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Museum to bring the sacred Vrindavani Vastra back to Assam under a loaning arrangement.

Assam: Student body launches three-day celebration of Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birthday with art event in Bajali

The Bajali District Students’ Union, responding to a statewide call from the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), inaugurated a three-day celebration of iconic Assamese artist Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birthday at Azad Bhawan on Sunday, November 16. The opening day featured an art event titled “A Day of Colours and Brushes”, organised under the theme “Thought and Creation: Zubeen Garg.”

Student killed as speeding vehicle hits two-wheeler on NH-27 in Assam's Rangia

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor denounces Assam minister’s post linked to 1989 Bhagalpur killings

The Congress MP said the message shared by Singhal — “Bihar approves Gobi farming” alongside a photo of a cauliflower field — had no place in civil political discourse.

GNRC highlights rising epilepsy burden in northeast, experts stress early diagnosis

On the occasion of National Epilepsy Day, GNRC Hospitals held a press conference at its Dispur unit to draw attention to the growing prevalence of epilepsy in Assam and the Northeast, urging the public to recognise symptoms early and seek timely medical care. Senior neurologists and neurosurgeons from GNRC addressed the significant treatment gap, widespread social stigma, and the critical need for heightened awareness.

‘Vulgar and shameful’: Gaurav Gogoi condemns Assam minister’s ‘gobi farming’ post

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has sharply criticised Assam Cabinet minister Ashok Singhal for sharing a cauliflower-farming image after the Bihar election results, saying the post represents “a shocking new low in political discourse”.

Assam: 2 dead after massive blaze engulfs post office building's 3rd floor in Guwahati's Bharalumukh

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, November 16 at the Post Office building near Gate No. 8 in Maligaon’s Bharalumukh area, sending panic across the neighbourhood as thick smoke rapidly engulfed the vicinity.