Assam News

IIT Guwahati’s Prof Amrendra Kumar Das named Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University

The Ministry of Education on December 31 appointed Professor Amrendra Kumar Das of IIT Guwahati as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University, Assam, even as it constituted a high-level enquiry committee to probe the ongoing crisis and allegations surrounding the functioning of the university.

Assam conviction rate nearly doubles after rollout of new criminal laws

The conviction rate in Assam has nearly doubled since the implementation of the new criminal laws, senior police officials said on December 31, highlighting the impact of technology-driven and evidence-based investigations on the justice delivery system.

Assam: CPI-affiliated bodies pay tribute to Anjel Chakma at Ledo

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) and the All India Youth Federation (AIYF), both affiliated to the Communist Party of India (CPI), on December 31 evening organised a tribute programme for Anjel Chakma at the Ledo bus stand in Margherita.

Gaurav Gogoi backs Northeast students, demands strict punishment in Anjel Chakma case

Addressing the media, Gogoi said that many students, particularly those from the Uttar Purvanchal and Northeast regions, wish to raise their voices through democratic and peaceful means. He said the Congress stands firmly with the students and has appealed for their right to protest to be respected.

Wanted criminal shot in leg after attacking Gujarat cop during transit from Assam

A history-sheeter facing charges under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GCTOC) was shot in the leg by Gujarat Police after he allegedly attacked a police officer and attempted to escape while being transported from Assam, officials said on Wednesday.

Assam: Cattle thief caught red-handed in Margherita tea garden, two arrested

The menace of cattle theft has been steadily rising in Margherita Tea Garden under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district, causing growing concern among local residents and tea garden workers.

GMC to bar e-rickshaws from major Guwahati roads, unregistered vehicles to be seized

On the last day of 2025, the Mayor of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Tuesday outlined the civic body’s major achievements over the past year and presented an ambitious roadmap for 2026, with a strong focus on cleanliness, infrastructure development, revenue mobilisation, and regulatory reforms.

AGP-BJP alliance rooted in Assam Movement, united stand against infiltration: Atul Bora

With the 2026 Assam Assembly elections approaching, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and Assam minister Atul Bora on December 31 said the coming months would be crucial for consolidating regional political power in Dispur, asserting that the party will intensify efforts to strengthen its organisational base and advance its vision of an Atmanirbhar Assam.

Assam man arrested in Kerala for allegedly spreading extremist content on social media

Kerala Police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam for allegedly attempting to spread extremist ideology through social media platforms, officials said on December 31.

Assam court awards life imprisonment to man for raising Pak-based terror module

A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Guwahati has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raising a module of a Pakistan-based terror outfit in Assam with the objective of carrying out terrorist activities, officials said on December 31.

Six puppies rescued in Assam’s Jorhat, suspected to be bound for illegal dog meat trade

Six puppies, just a few months old, were rescued in Jorhat, Assam, after being found tied with wires and ropes in an empty plot at Lichubari, raising suspicion that they were being transported for the illegal dog meat trade.

Rs 1.58-Cr bridge in Assam’s Sribhumi stalled; contractor accused of abandoning work

A bridge project sanctioned at a cost of over Rs 1.58 crore in Assam’s Sribhumi district remains incomplete even after a year, triggering public outrage and protests in the area.

Assam: District Administration issues SOP on road safety ahead of picnic season

With the onset of the picnic season in Assam, the District Administration, in coordination with the local police, District Transport Offices (DTOs), and enforcement agencies, has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure road safety and prevent accidents during picnic-related travel.

Guwahati NIA court sentences Hizbul conspirator to life imprisonment

The NIA has secured a life sentence for the prime accused in the Assam Hizbul Mujahideen terror plot. This verdict underscores the agency's dedication to combating terrorism and ensuring regional security

‘At the right moment, some may align with Bangladesh’: Himanta flags concerns around Chicken’s Neck corridor

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed concerns about demographic changes and illegal infiltration in eastern India during a recent interview.

12-year-old killed as drunk driver’s car ploughs into pedestrians in Assam's Margherita

Assam police seize psychotropic capsules, 24-year-old held in Bilasipara

Assam police seized a consignment of psychotropic capsules and arrested a 24-year-old man during an evening operation in Dhubri on December 30, dealing a blow to the illegal drug trade in the area.

Police arrest teenager in Assam minor rape case as father held for shielding suspect

Background checks have revealed that the father and four other relatives previously faced proceedings before a Foreigners Tribunal in Silchar over suspected illegal migration, adding another dimension to the case that has generated widespread public anger throughout Assam's Cachar district.

New Year crowds swell Assam picnic hubs as Umshek shuts on January 1

Assam couple burnt alive on suspicion of witchcraft in Karbi Anglong

A couple was brutally killed after being burnt alive by a group of villagers on suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, police said on December 31.

Two killed in elephant attack in Assam's Tamulpur village