Assam News

Assam: Impostor posing as Officer-in-Charge targets Dhubri vendors with extortion threats

Panic spread among small vendors in Dhubri town on Monday, August 31, after an unidentified person allegedly impersonated a police officer and threatened shopkeepers with legal action unless they paid money, local sources said.

Assam Finance Minister holds review meeting on economic affairs

Jayanta Malla Baruah reviewed Economic Affairs Department issues and priorities with officials in Dispur. He stressed the unit's role in financial management, economic governance and Assam's sustained growth.

Man arrested in Kerala for allegedly hacking account, posting Rs 2-crore threat to kill Assam CM

Assam: Silchar truck drivers begin indefinite protest over alleged harassment in Mizoram

The Silchar Truck Drivers' Association has launched an indefinite sit-in protest at Lailapur Bypass in Cachar district, demanding an end to what it described as harassment and restrictions faced by Assam-based truck operators while transporting goods to Mizoram.

Assam: Artificial flooding disrupts life in Juria, 5 schools suspend classes

A severe artificial flooding situation in Juria in Assam's Nagaon district has affected around 20 villages and submerged nearly 10,000 bighas of agricultural land, disrupting normal life in the area.

Assam's Samrang Land Customs Station opens, boosting trade connectivity with Bhutan

The Samrang Land Customs Station (LCS) in Assam's Udalguri district has become operational, marking a new development in India-Bhutan trade connectivity, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday, August 31.

Assam: One arrested over alleged broker nexus at Katigorah Sub-Registrar's Office

Police have arrested a person in connection with allegations of a broker nexus operating at the Katigorah Sub-Registrar's Office in Cachar district.

Assam: Outrage in Gauripur over alleged Class 9 registration irregularities at private school

Residents in Gauripur have alleged that Class 9 students of Bidya Mandir were registered under other schools for board examinations. They have sought an impartial inquiry into the registrations and the school's compliance with rules.

Chatrang River swells in Assam's Gohpur, guard wall washed away as floodwater enters villages

The Chatrang River flowing through Gohpur town has turned menacing following incessant rainfall, with rising water levels damaging a guard wall and threatening nearby residential areas.

8 Assam workers rescued from flood-hit Nepal, search on for 5 missing

Eight migrant workers from Assam who were stranded in flood-ravaged Nepal have been evacuated and brought back to the state, while search operations continue for five of their colleagues who remain missing.

Assam: 65 cattle-laden vehicles seized in Nagaon after late-night police operation

More than 1,000 cattle were reportedly intercepted while being allegedly transported illegally in a late-night operation at Rangalu in Jakhalabandha, Nagaon district, police said.

Assam woman seeks police action against husband over alleged multiple marriages

A woman claiming to be Nur Mohammad's fourth wife has lodged a complaint at Shalna Police Outpost in Kaliabor. The allegations have raised concern over an alleged pattern of exploitation and possible trafficking.

Assam: Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 16 crore in Cachar, driver arrested

Assam Police have seized around 80,000 Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 16 crore during an operation at Moynagarh in Cachar district, officials said.

Assam: Six killed, three injured in road accident on NH-27 near Guwahati

Six people were killed and three others injured after a passenger-carrying commercial vehicle collided with an oncoming truck at Khetri Nalgedra on the outskirts of Guwahati on Sunday, August 30, as per reports.

Major drug haul busted in Guwahati's Basistha; two peddlers arrested

Basistha Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers in Guwahati after a tip-off. Officers seized heroin and Nitro-10 tablets, and began legal proceedings and investigation.

Assam government announces Rs 109 crore infrastructure boost for Gauhati University

Assam has announced a Rs 109 crore plan to expand and upgrade Gauhati University’s campus infrastructure. The works are intended to improve academic spaces, housing and everyday facilities for students and staff.

First group of Assamese tourists stranded in Nepal floods returns home safely

The first group of Assamese tourists stranded by floods in Nepal has returned to India. Authorities are continuing efforts to bring back others still stuck in affected areas.

Assam CM joins 500+ BJP workers for PM Modi’s 137th ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined more than 500 BJP workers in Dispur to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 137th Mann Ki Baat episode. The broadcast underlined the party's statewide mobilisation and highlighted themes from women's empowerment to support for local artisans.

Rs 155 crore railway overbridge approved in Lanka as Assam Cabinet targets traffic decongestion

The Assam Cabinet today approved the construction of a 1.1-km railway overbridge near Howrah Railway Station in Lanka, at an estimated cost of more than Rs 155 crore. The project will include a bypass road connecting Kheroni Chariali in West Karbi Anglong to NH-27 and is intended to ease traffic congestion in Lanka town.

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.