Assam News

115 trees, 23 species: Study maps bat habitats across Assam's Kamrup

A Gauhati University study mapped bat-roosting habitats across nine locations in Kamrup. The findings underscore the conservation value of mature trees, bamboo and built structures.

Gaurav Gogoi calls INDIA bloc rally in Delhi ‘historic’, says opposition united to safeguard democracy

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on November 1 described the INDIA bloc’s mega rally in Delhi as “historic”, saying that students, farmers and people from different sections of society had come together to safeguard the country’s democracy.

'Rahul Gandhi is crying': Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress of protecting infiltrators over SIR

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of opposing SIR to protect alleged infiltrators. The remarks came as BJP counter-marches challenged the INDIA bloc’s Delhi rally.

Assam Rifles, DRI seize 20 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 40 crore in Cachar; three held

Assam Rifles and DRI seized 20 kg of crystal methamphetamine and apprehended three people in Cachar. The operation marked the force's first crystal meth seizure and targeted an alleged interstate trafficking route.

'What we scarcely dared to dream is becoming reality': Himanta Biswa Sarma on bullet train to Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Northern high-speed rail corridor would be extended to Guwahati. The link could improve market access and create business and employment opportunities.

Assam Education Minister pays tribute to Bodo literary figure Kamalakanta Mushahary in Guwahati

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu paid tribute to Kamalakanta Mushahary at a memorial ceremony in Guwahati. He also unveiled a commemorative volume chronicling the educationist’s life, work and contributions.

Assam's Morigaon BJP holds rally under ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ slogan

The Morigaon district unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a large rally in Morigaon town under the slogan “Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy” (Ganatantra Bachao, Arajakata Hatao).

Mosque prayers, tears mark massive eviction drive in Assam's Dhubri

29 tea workers injured as vehicle overturns near Assam's Moran

A vehicle overturned near Moran, injuring at least 29 tea workers. The injured were taken to two medical facilities as local concern mounted.

Suspected heroin worth 33.28 grams seized, one arrested in Assam's Ledo drug raid

Ledo Police arrested Ali Ahmed and seized suspected heroin and ₹1.2 lakh during a night raid. The intelligence-led operation has prompted an investigation into the case.

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 10, ATF rates also raised

State-owned oil companies have raised commercial LPG cylinder and aviation fuel prices from November 1. The revisions extend consecutive increases while domestic LPG, petrol and diesel remain unchanged.

Assam: Eviction drive begins in Dhubri's Alomganj, 80 per cent residents vacate ahead of operation

Guwahati among 10 cities on proposed north corridor of bullet train network: Railway Minister

Ashwini Vaishnaw said the approved bullet train north corridor is proposed to extend to Guwahati. The project could improve Northeast connectivity, though implementation details remain awaited.

Kaziranga begins new tourism season with 43 elephants deployed for safaris

Guwahati hotel shooting: Three SIT members transferred in police reshuffle

The Assam government transferred three SIT officers probing the deadly Guwahati hotel shooting. The reshuffle follows the killing of five people during an alleged property dispute.

Mrinal Deka appointed Guwahati Central DCP in major Assam Police reshuffle

The Assam government has carried out a reshuffle in the police administration, appointing Mrinal Deka, APS (DR-2004), as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati.

Major rift in AKRSU: General Secretary Boloram Barman expelled

The All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) is facing a major internal crisis, with its general secretary Boloram Barman expelled from the organisation over allegations of anti-organisational activities

‘Alu Se Sona’ jibe returns: Himanta mocks Congress with ‘fear-measuring machine’ taunt ahead of Delhi rally

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 31 took a swipe at the Congress over its repeated charge that political leaders are afraid, jokingly asking the party to share the technology behind its alleged “fear-measuring machine”.

508 cartons of liquor seized from hidden compartment in oil tanker in Assam’s Jirighat

In a suspected smuggling attempt reminiscent of the film Pushpa, Cachar Police seized 508 cartons of liquor concealed in a specially built compartment inside an oil tanker during a checkpoint operation in Jirighat. The tanker’s driver has been arrested.

“Will put CM’s name on house signboard if land is returned”: Retired CRPF personnel appeals to Himanta Biswa Sarma

A retired CRPF personnel from Kashipur Part-II in Assam’s Cachar district has appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for intervention, alleging that his 14 kathas of land have been encroached upon and that repeated complaints to the authorities have failed to secure justice. A retired CRPF personnel from Kashipur Part-II in Assam’s Cachar district has appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for intervention, alleging that his 14 kathas of land have been encroached upon and that repeated complaints to the authorities have failed to secure justice.

Agro-biodiversity fair ahowcases Barekuri’s rich agricultural heritage in Assam's Tinsukia

An Agro-Biodiversity Fair showcasing the rich agricultural heritage and indigenous resources of the Barekuri region was organised by students of the Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP) at Puroni Motapung in Tinsukia on October 31.