Assam News

Zubeen Kshetra project clears land hurdle, construction approval expected within 10 days: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam government has resolved the pending land-related issue holding up the construction of Zubeen Kshetra at Sonapur, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing that the project is expected to receive construction approval and move to the tendering stage within the next 10 days.

Assam Cabinet approves 15 new councils to review government welfare schemes

The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, November 3 approved the formation of 15 new councils to monitor the implementation of government welfare schemes, assess their impact on beneficiaries and recommend changes based on public feedback.

Assam Cabinet recommends CBI probe into Upper Assam floods

The Assam Cabinet has recommended a CBI inquiry into the floods affecting Sivasagar, Charaideo and other areas. The move follows demands for accountability, adequate relief, full compensation and a fresh damage assessment.

Assam government employees practising polygamy to lose jobs, face ban on future recruitment

Traffic cop accused of assaulting women, men and toddler with iron rod in Assam's Mariani

A traffic police constable in Assam's Mariani has been accused of assaulting several people, including women and a two-year-old child, with an iron rod following a dispute between two tenant families over a water pump switch. A video purportedly showing the assault has triggered widespread outrage and raised concerns over police accountability.

Assam plans five ropeway projects, proposes joint development authority with Centre

The Assam government has proposed a joint authority with the Centre to develop five ropeway projects. The plan seeks to improve access to religious and tourism sites while strengthening transport links.

Assam man arrested for allegedly killing two children with iron rod

Police arrested Anilson Bey after his two children were allegedly killed with an iron rod. Investigators are questioning him as the motive remains unclear and two relatives receive treatment.

Assam to increase Gajamitra teams to 150 to tackle human-elephant conflict: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah

The Assam government has decided to increase the number of Gajamitra teams across the state from the existing 81 to at least 150 as part of efforts to address rising human-elephant conflict, prevent forest encroachment and strengthen wildlife management.

Subansiri River records unprecedented drop in water discharge, flow falls to 299 cumecs

The Subansiri River has recorded an unusually sharp decline in water discharge, with the flow dropping to just 299 cubic metres per second (cumecs) in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3 marking an unprecedented reduction from its normal dry-season levels.

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews Rs 36,000 crore PWD projects, directs timely completion

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, November 3 reviewed the progress of major infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 36,000 crore being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) under its Health and Education and Building divisions, directing officials and construction agencies to ensure timely completion without compromising on quality.

Hotel Bilas Inn shooting accused Ghanakanta Gogoi re-arrested in 2024 Sivasagar case

Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Hotel Bilas Inn shooting case in Assam, has been arrested again by Sivasagar Police in connection with a separate case registered in 2024. Gogoi was formally taken into custody from Guwahati Central Jail on Tuesday, November 3 where he is currently lodged in connection with the shooting inciden

Assam BJP banks on infrastructure, jobs and healthcare to pitch development record

The Assam BJP highlighted five years of infrastructure, education, healthcare and employment initiatives. The pitch centres on sustaining the state's development and economic growth plans.

Assam steps up preparation for Bhupen Hazarika Centenary Valedictory programme in Delhi

Preparations for the concluding programme of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations in New Delhi were reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Assam Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Tuesday, November 3.

After three-hour operation, Buxa tigress Doars Rani tranquilised in Assam, to be brought back to Bengal

Forest teams from Assam and West Bengal tranquilised Doars Rani in Kokrajhar after a three-hour operation. The capture enables her safe road transfer to Buxa after movement near human settlements.

Garima Saikia Garg to receive specialised medical care, counselling in Mumbai, says Doctor

Garima Saikia Garg, wife music icon Zubeen Garg, will be taken to Mumbai for specialised medical care and professional counselling following concerns over her mental and physical well-being. The decision was announced by noted physician Dr Hitesh Baruah at a press conference at Nemcare Hospital in Guwahati on Tuesday, November 3.

Assam: Kamrup DC, Palasbari MLA visit Chandubi Lake, assure steps for tourism development

Kamrup District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra and Palasbari MLA Himangshu Shekhar Baishya on Tuesday, November 3 visited Chandubi Lake in Assam's Kamrup district and interacted with local residents to assess the challenges facing the ecologically significant waterbody and explore measures for its conservation and tourism development.

Assam: Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council elections on November 30, counting on December 3

The Assam State Election Commission on Tuesday, November 3 announced the schedule for the 2026 General Election to the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC), with polling scheduled across all 32 constituencies on November 30.

Assam imposes restrictions in 5 km zone after female tiger from West Bengal spotted in Kokrajhar

The Kokrajhar district administration has declared a five-kilometre radius around Gelaguri village a prohibited zone after a female Royal Bengal tiger, reportedly straying from West Bengal, was spotted in the forest-fringe area.

50 women from Assam's forest villages join entrepreneurship training programme in Kulsi

A 26-day entrepreneurship development programme aimed at promoting women-led businesses and sustainable livelihoods among forest-dwelling communities was inaugurated on Monday at the Nowgaon JFMC Community Hall in Kulsi, Kamrup district, with 50 women from different forest villages participating in the initiative.

Rahul Gandhi is an 'asset to BJP': Assam BJP MLA Diplu Ranjan Sarma

Assam BJP MLA Diplu Ranjan Sarma on Tuesday, November 3 took a dig on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks at an INDIA bloc rally, describing him as "Rahul Frustrated Gandhi" and alleging that his recent public speeches were helping the BJP politically.

Assam: Police arrest five alleged land brokers in crackdown on illegal land deals in Rangia

Assam Police arrested five alleged land brokers, including a father and his two sons, in a crackdown on a suspected land fraud racket accused of illegally selling agricultural and government land to business groups in Rangia.