‘Did I win because of you?’: Congress MP Rakibul Hussain hits back at Akhil Gogoi
Sep 04, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on September 4 hit back at Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi, saying the latter’s anger towards him was understandable but questioning his claim to political success.
Rakibul Hussain moves Election Commission against former Nagaon DC Debashis Sharma
Sep 04, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain has approached the Election Commission against former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashis Sharma, alleging irregularities during the latter’s tenure as Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer.
Assam-Mizoram rail link hit by soil erosion, several trains cancelled
Sep 04, 2026Train services between Assam and Mizoram have been disrupted after heavy rainfall triggered soil erosion along the railway track between Jamira in Assam and Bairabi in Mizoram on the Katakhal-Bairabi section on September 3.
Assam Agricultural University bags State NSS Award for Best University
Sep 04, 2026Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has been conferred the State NSS Award 2024–25 in the Best University category for its contribution to community service and social welfare through the National Service Scheme (NSS).
EOS-05 satellite to provide near-continuous monitoring of India, boost disaster response: Himanta
Sep 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 4, said the successful launch of EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 would significantly enhance India’s ability to monitor the country and respond to disasters.
Assam woman dies during sterilisation surgery at Margherita hospital, protests block NH-38 in Digboi
Sep 04, 2026The death of a 30-year-old woman allegedly during a sterilisation surgery at Margherita Civil Hospital triggered protests in Digboi on September 4, with several tribal student and community organisations blocking National Highway 38 and demanding justice.
Congress dumps Raijor Dal, seeks Badruddin Ajmal’s support for Nagaon bypoll: Assam BJP
Sep 04, 2026The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress of severing its alliance with the Raijor Dal to pave the way for an understanding with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.
Akhil Gogoi alleges Congress MP Rakibul Hussain’s assets rose 477 per cent under BJP rule
Sep 04, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi has alleged that Congress MP Rakibul Hussain’s declared assets increased by 477 per cent between 2016 and 2024, questioning the sharp rise during the period of BJP rule in Assam.
Assam: Batadrava devotees protest on Janmashtami, seek restoration of police station
Sep 04, 2026Devotees, Vaishnavas and Aai-Matris of Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva, staged a protest on Janmashtami, demanding the restoration of the Batadrava police station and expressing concern over the security of the area.
Assam Rifles, Police seize heroin worth Rs 93.8 lakh in Lekhapani; one held
Sep 04, 2026Assam Rifles and Assam Police seized a heroin consignment near Lekhapani and detained one alleged peddler. The operation underlined continued joint efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks in the region.
Assam court sentences three to 15 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking
Sep 04, 2026A special court in Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan district sentenced three men to 15 years for methamphetamine trafficking. The ruling closes a 2020 Guwahati seizure case in which the NCB recovered 2.146 kg of the drug.
Assam Court sentences three drug traffickers to 15 years in Jail
Sep 04, 2026A special NDPS court in Kamrup Metropolitan sentenced three men to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment in a drug trafficking case. The order follows their 2020 arrest in Guwahati and a methamphetamine seizure under the NDPS Act.
IIT Guwahati researchers develop energy-efficient AI model for long data sequences
Sep 04, 2026IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a brain-inspired AI model that processes long data sequences with lower energy use. The work points to more efficient continuous computing on battery-powered and resource-constrained devices.
Assam signs MoUs to bring AI, technology and innovation into school education
Sep 04, 2026Samagra Shiksha, Assam has signed MoUs with six organisations to bring AI and innovation into school education. The partnerships aim to improve learning outcomes, strengthen foundational skills and build teachers’ digital capabilities.
Recorded classes to be introduced for classes 9 to 12 in Assam: Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
Sep 04, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said recorded classes will be introduced for students from Classes 9 to 12. The move will be backed by online teacher training to support digital learning in classrooms.
Major smuggling bid foiled in Assam's Katigorah, 1.20 lakh Burmese cigarettes seized
Sep 04, 2026Assam Police intercepted a vehicle at Dighorkhal Check Post and found Burmese cigarettes hidden in a secret compartment. The seizure has led to legal action and a wider probe into suspected cross-border smuggling links.
Assam journalists press Himanta Biswa Sarma for Bengal-style welfare measures
Sep 04, 2026The Assam Union of Working Journalists has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to introduce West Bengal-style welfare measures for media workers. It said gaps in pension, health cover and accreditation continue to affect journalists across the state.
Peace Accord accelerated development in Assam’s Karbi Anglong: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 04, 2026On the fifth anniversary of the Karbi Peace Accord, Himanta Biswa Sarma said it had transformed Karbi Anglong after years of conflict. He said the agreement opened the way for development while safeguarding the identity and interests of the Karbi people.
Gaurav Gogoi urges ECI to intervene in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election
Sep 04, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Election Commission to intervene in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election over concerns linked to Devasish Sharma's resignation and alleged BJP plans. He has sought an independent inquiry, saying inaction could hurt public confidence in the electoral process.
Assam's Bidya Mandir School faces public backlash over alleged academic and administrative irregularities
Sep 04, 2026Bidya Mandir School in Gauripur, Dhubri district, is facing public criticism over alleged academic and administrative irregularities, following a directive reportedly asking Class IX and Class X students to stop wearing the school uniform.
Assam: Aranyak Saikia moves to Nagaon as DC, Kriti Chachra gets Karbi Anglong charge
Sep 04, 2026The Assam government has transferred Aranyak Saikia from Karbi Anglong to Nagaon and posted Kriti Chachra to the hill district. The reshuffle follows Debashish Sharma's voluntary retirement from Nagaon and comes as both districts continue key administrative work.
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