Assam News

MLA Tanzil Hussain appointed Vice President of Assam Pradesh Youth Congress

The Indian National Congress announced the appointment of MLA Tanzil Hussain as Vice President of Assam Youth Congress, following approval from the party leadership.

Guwahati police foil alleged robbery plot, three arrested with arms

Guwahati Police on May 31 arrested three suspected members of an alleged criminal gang believed to have been planning a series of robberies in the city.

Assam: NH-17 expansion work raises safety concerns after vehicle falls into open construction ditch near Boko

Safety concerns surrounding the ongoing expansion of National Highway 17 intensified on Sunday, May 31 after a vehicle plunged into an open ditch near Chokabaha during construction work, narrowly avoiding a major tragedy.

Assam's Jagiroad semiconductor plant set to begin production this financial year

Ashwini Vaishnaw said after meeting Himanta Biswa Sarma that Assam's Jagiroad semiconductor plant is expected to begin production this financial year. The Rs 27,000 crore project is expected to create jobs and strengthen India's semiconductor manufacturing push.

Assam CM meets Rajnath Singh, discusses state's role in defence sector

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the state's role in India's defence ecosystem. The talks underlined Assam's bid to link its strategic location with defence, industry and national development priorities.

EU diplomats to visit Assam on June 8-9 to boost sustainable growth initiatives

EU Ambassador Herve Delphin and diplomats from member nations will visit Assam on June 8 and 9. The engagement is expected to advance sustainable development, innovation and investment-linked opportunities in the state.

Centre deploys elite COBRA commandos in Manipur to bolster anti-violence operations

The Centre has cleared the deployment of two CRPF COBRA battalions in Manipur for operations against armed groups. The move is part of a wider effort to strengthen security and support peace in the violence-hit state.

Assam achieves 96.4% electricity coverage, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has reached 96.4 per cent electricity coverage. He linked the milestone to power sector upgrades, wider grid access and lower domestic tariffs.

Assam CM meets External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, discusses Act East Policy and regional connectivity

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss global affairs, India's foreign policy priorities and the Act East Policy. The meeting underscored Assam's focus on expanding trade, tourism and regional connectivity with neighbouring countries.

Suspected banned meat recovered from staff at Bajali car dealership, probe underway

A controversy has surfaced in Assam's Bajali district after suspected banned meat was allegedly recovered from two employees working at a private automobile dealership in Pathsala, prompting calls for an investigation into the matter.

Drug peddler arrested in Assam's Ledo police operation, narcotics seized

A joint Margherita and Ledo Police operation in Tinsukia district led to the arrest of suspected drug peddler Raju Sonar in Ledo's Kalibari area. Police have seized 6.71 grams of suspected narcotics and are probing the supply chain while searching for an absconding suspect.

Alleged safety violations at Assam's Nagaon fuel station spark public concern over petrol sales in drums

Videos allegedly showed petrol being filled into large drums at an HP pump in Assam's Nagaon district. The footage sparked public concern and demands for an inquiry into possible safety violations.

Assam anti-corruption team arrests former fisheries corporation official over alleged misuse of funds

Assam's anti-corruption team arrested former AFDCL official Padma Kanta Hazarika in Puri in a funds misuse case. Searches at Guwahati flats linked to him yielded documents, seals and a counting machine for the inquiry.

Two alleged ULFA (I) linkmen held in Tinsukia; 12 arrested in a week

Tinsukia Police detained two youths from Pengeri over alleged ULFA-I links. The arrests are part of a wider crackdown that has seen 12 suspected linkmen held in a week.

One arrested with suspected narcotics in Assam's Ledo

Margherita and Ledo police arrested Raju Sonar in Ledo and seized suspected narcotics. The case forms part of the anti-drug drive as police trace the source and wider network links.

Residents protest alleged interference by panchayat representatives’ spouses in Assam's Nagaon

Residents of several villages under the Garajan Development Block in Assam's Nagaon district staged a protest at the block office on May 30, alleging that the spouses of some elected panchayat representatives were interfering in the functioning of local self-government institutions.

Assam police bust alleged prostitution racket at Nagaon bypass hotel, eight held

School reduced to ashes in late-night fire in Assam's Nagaon

Assam: Woman killed in Nagaon road accident, residents block highway over safety concerns

Assam council of ministers to be expanded on June 5: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's Council of Ministers will be expanded on 5 June 2026. The move is set to complete the NDA government's structure after its election win.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma briefs PM Modi on government's early progress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on the new government's early progress. The meeting underlined continuing Centre-state consultations as the NDA begins a fresh term in Assam.