Assam News

Advantage Assam: Rs 1 lakh crore projects to roll out by December 2025

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that projects worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, unveiled during the Advantage Assam business summit, will commence by the end of this year.

Assam-Mizoram border talks tomorrow

A seven-member Mizoram delegation led by state Home Secretary Vanlalmawia left for Guwahati on Thursday to engage in official-level discussions with Assam to resolve the long-standing boundary dispute between the two Northeastern states, an official said.

Assam's Dhubri streets see unusual protest: Pakistani flags discarded and spat on

An incident unfolded on the streets in Dhubri, as several Pakistani flags were scattered along the thoroughfare in the Panchmore area in the town.

ABVP files FIR against Assam University student for anti-national posts; apology issued

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Assam University Silchar Unit has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Md. Bahauddin Choudhury, a student from the Computer Science Department, for allegedly posting anti-national and anti-Hindu statements on social media in relation to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Assam: Candlelight protest in Kokrajhar condemns Pahalgam terror attack

The All BTC Minority Students' Union (ABMSU) staged a candlelight protest on Thursday evening at Gandhi Park in Kokrajhar, strongly condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Assam to pay Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to Pahalgam attack victims' families: CM

The Assam government on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for families of all 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.

BTC budget session ends: Rs 843 crore passed for 'vibrant BTR mission' 2025–26

The two-day Budget Session of the Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly (BTCLA) for the financial year 2025–2026 concluded today with the House approving a normal estimated budget of Rs. 843 crore.

Assam CM alleges Congress MP entered Pakistan via Attari border to dodge airport scrutiny

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised serious national security concerns, alleging that a senior Congress MP from Assam visited Pakistan for 15 days without informing either the Government of Assam or the Government of India.

Assam: Artists in Dhubri protest Pahalgam killings through powerful street art

Following the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of numerous tourists, the artistic community in Dhubri has responded with a poignant form of protest.

Badruddin Ajmal distances party from MLA Aminul Islam's controversial remarks on Pahalgam attack

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal has distanced his party from the controversial comments made by party MLA Aminul Islam of Dhing, who was arrested earlier today over his remarks linking the Pahalgam terror attack to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Assam: Customs dept raids homes of coal traders in Margherita over alleged illegal activities

The Customs Department launched coordinated raids at the residences of three coal traders in the 83rd Margherita constituency, who have long been under suspicion for their alleged involvement in the illegal coal trade.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Will spare no one who supports Pakistan on Assam's soil'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning, stating that no one supporting Pakistan, whether powerful or not, will be spared in the state.

AIUDF MLA arrested after controversial remarks linking Pahalgam attack to BJP

Assam Police have arrested Aminul Islam, the AIUDF MLA from Dhing, following his controversial communal comments linking the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the 2018 Pulwama attack to the BJP leadership.

BJP's popularity fading, people will decide their farewell: Congress leader on Panchayat polls

Bajali, Congress leader and political advisor to Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhupen Bora, Pradyut Bora made scathing remarks against the BJP and expressed confidence in the Congress’s performance in the upcoming Panchayat elections.

Assam: Tirap council demands SIT probe into 18-year disappearance of tribal leader

Eighteen years after the chilling disappearance of prominent tribal leader Prasanna Turung and his wife Kamai Turung from APO Colony, Margherita, the Tirap Autonomous District Council Demand Committee has renewed its call for justice—demanding the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the long-unsolved case.

Assam: Police bust fertilizer smuggling operation in Guwahati

Assam Police dismantle fertilizer smuggling network in Guwahati, arrest several involved in illegal trade.

Assam: Dhubri mela leaves environmental crisis as organisers dodge cleanup responsibility

Dhubri mela in Assam ends with waste crisis as organisers fail to clean up. Locals and activists demand accountability and better waste management

Drug bust in Assam nets yaba tablets worth Rs 3 crore

Assam police seize yaba tablets worth Rs 3 crore in a major drug bust.

Assam: City university stages protest against Pahalgam terror attack, mourns 26 victims

A protest march and condolence meeting were held on April 23 by Royal Global University in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, most of them tourists.

Jorhat murder case prime accused shot in police encounter, hospitalised

'Bharat strikes back': Assam CM lauds India's suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praises India's suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, citing national interest and regional stability.