Assam News

Behind the Census figures: Assam teacher finds a family’s struggle for survival under a crumbling roof

The roof over Budhuram Marji’s head offers little protection from the hardships inside his home. Confined to his bed by a chronic illness, Marji is unable to work or contribute to the household. His wife, also bedridden, is in a similar condition.

Jibon Prerana, CM Flight scheme funds to be available from September 1: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the dates for the SSP and District Commissioners’ conferences after the Cabinet meeting. He also said Jibon Prerana and CM Flight scheme funds will reach beneficiaries from September 1.

Assam to set up country’s first public sector proton beam therapy facility at GMC

The Assam Cabinet has approved Rs 600 crore for setting up a proton beam therapy facility at Guwahati Medical College, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, August 30.

Assam: Sekoni Tea Estate workers face uncertainty as operations remain stalled for three months

Workers at Sekoni Tea Estate in Assam's Kaliabor have been facing uncertainty for the past three months as operations at the tea estate remain stalled, with workers alleging that they have been deprived of basic facilities, including ration and medical care.

‘Congress victory guaranteed’: Gaurav Gogoi takes aim at BJP, AIUDF ahead of Assam's Nagaon bypoll

The Congress has stepped up its organisational activities ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with the party holding a massive public meeting at Juria on August 30.

Assam Cabinet approves Rs 50,000-crore package to boost capital-intensive development projects

The Assam Cabinet has approved a Rs 50,000-crore package for infrastructure and welfare projects across the state. The plan spans flood control, healthcare, education, housing and a new proton beam therapy facility at GMCH.

Assam: CWRC rescues over 10,000 wild animals in 25 years, releases 68% into forests

The Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Assam’s Kaziranga has rescued more than 10,000 wild animals over the past 25 years, with nearly 68 per cent of them successfully treated and released back into the wild, officials said on Sunday, August 30.

‘People don’t take Rahul Gandhi seriously’: Dilip Saikia on purification row

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Sunday, August 30 criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the ongoing ‘purification’ row, saying that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha had no substantive public issues to raise.

Cannabis smuggler arrested in Guwahati's Basistha Police operation

Police arrested Pradip Pal in Guwahati's Basistha area and recovered cannabis from his possession. Investigators are tracing the contraband source and possible links to a wider network.

‘This cannot be Assam’s fight alone’: Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks coordinated national push against drugs

Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for a coordinated national campaign against drugs, saying Assam cannot fight the menace alone. He said cross-border trafficking routes and the scale of the trade require sustained Centre-state coordination, enforcement and youth outreach.

Writer and filmmaker Nimananda Das dies in road accident in Assam's Majuli

Noted Assamese writer, critic, screenwriter and filmmaker Nimananda Das died in a road accident in Majuli, leaving his family and the literary and cultural community in mourning.

Assam Congress protests in Dibrugarh over proposed reduction of Kaziranga ESZ

Assam CM Himanta says eight Assam residents rescued in Nepal, efforts on to trace others

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, August 30, said eight people from the State who were stranded in Nepal following the recent flash flood incident had been safely rescued and would return home on Monday.

Theft reported at historic Bageshwari Temple in Assam’s Bongaigaon

A major theft has been reported at the historic Bageshwari Temple, a prominent and revered religious site in Bongaigaon and one of the well-known temples in Lower Assam.

Artificial flooding wreaks havoc in Nagaon village, farmers lose paddy crop

A severe waterlogging situation caused by alleged obstruction of drainage channels has affected Kaliadinga village in Juria in Assam’s Nagaon district, damaging paddy fields and inundating several houses, residents said.

Assam: Leopard trapped in Tingkhong village after 18 months of livestock attacks

A large female leopard was captured in a cage at No. 1 Nachani Jokai village in Tingkhong on August 29, providing temporary relief to residents who have been living in fear of leopard attacks for nearly one-and-a-half years.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal eyes 2036 Olympics, stresses need to groom young athletes in Assam

At a swimming competition inauguration in Dibrugarh, Sarbananda Sonowal said India was grooming young athletes for the 2036 Olympics. He linked the push to wider preparations for major events and efforts to inspire youth through sport.

Assam: Bongaigaon cybercrime racket busted, two arrested over alleged use of fake bank accounts

Abhayapuri Police have arrested two youths for allegedly withdrawing and transacting money linked to cybercrime through a suspected fake bank account, police said.

Potholes, mud render Assam’s Kaliabor rural road unmotorable

A rural road under the Public Works Department (PWD) in Assam’s Kaliabor has been reduced to a series of water-filled potholes and muddy stretches, making it virtually unmotorable and causing severe inconvenience to commuters.

Fake medicines, illegal pharmacies raise concern across Assam

The proliferation of counterfeit medicines and unregulated pharmacies has raised concern across Assam, with the Registered Pharmacists’ Association, Assam, calling for stricter enforcement and stronger legal action against those involved.

Assam CM Himanta reaffirms support for MSMEs on Small Industry Day

Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed Assam's support for MSMEs and entrepreneurs on Small Industry Day. He said small industries create jobs, drive growth and help young people build enterprises.