Assam: Tezpur police arrest woman in connection with Sivasagar man's death
Sep 26, 2026Tezpur Police have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a young man from Sivasagar whose body was recovered from a rented accommodation in Usha Nagar on September 20.
ECI revises SIR process, eases in-person hearing requirements for voters
Sep 26, 2026The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday, September 26 announced a series of changes to the procedures governing notices, hearings, claims and objections under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Assam Governor leads Nasha Mukt Bharat Padayatra in Barpeta, calls for collective fight against drugs
Sep 26, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya led the Nasha Mukt Bharat Sankalp Padayatra in Barpeta. He called for collective action against drug abuse to protect the younger generation.
‘Himanta Biswa Sarma will also be exposed’: Rakibul Hussain on Gyanesh Kumar controversy
Sep 26, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on Saturday, September 26 alleged that the recent reports of differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) vindicated concerns earlier raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Assam BJP expels 12 Cachar leaders over alleged violation of party discipline
Sep 26, 2026The Assam BJP has expelled 12 functionaries linked to Silchar Municipal Corporation wards in Cachar. The party said the action followed allegations of indiscipline, though it gave no further details.
"We want encounter, love jihad should stop": Protesters on Gauhati University student's death
Sep 26, 2026Protesters demanded the death penalty for the accused and called for an investigation into hotels and homestays in the area. They also allegedly demanded an end to what they described as "love jihad" and called for measures to prevent such cases in the future.
Gaurav Gogoi hits back at BJP MP’s Padma Bhushan praise for CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Sep 26, 2026Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has criticised BJP Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya’s remarks praising Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for a Padma Bhushan, alleging that the Election Commission’s functioning under Kumar has raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process.
Gauhati University student death: Police to seal homestay in Dharapur over alleged documentation violations
Sep 26, 2026Guwahati Police are set to seal a homestay in Dharapur after preliminary investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria found that guests had allegedly been allowed to stay there without proper documentation.
Assam, Gujarat join hands for green energy transition; e-methanol plant launched at Kandla
Sep 26, 2026Assam and Gujarat leaders, along with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stone for a 150-TPD e-methanol plant at Kandla. The Rs 1,200 crore first-phase project is aimed at cleaner shipping, jobs and a wider green energy shift.
Assam: Yunis Tamuli questions Ajmal’s roadside prayers, alleges election-time religious politics
Sep 26, 2026Independent candidate Yunis Tamuli, contesting the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, visited Rupohihat and launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), raising questions over their approach to minority representation and religious politics.
Assam: Five alleged cattle thieves arrested in Nagaon’s Juria
Sep 26, 2026Juria Police arrested five alleged cattle thieves after an operation in Nagaon district. The action followed repeated complaints, and investigators are examining the group’s alleged wider activities.
Guwahati: Residents block NH-17 over death of Gauhati University female student near Azara PHC, accused in custody
Sep 26, 2026A large number of residents blocked National Highway 17 near Azara in Guwahati on Saturday, September 26 protesting the death of a 22-year-old Gauhati University female student whose body was found near Azara PHC. The protest disrupted traffic on the key route connecting the city with the Guwahati airport
Assam to distribute over 3 lakh bicycles to class 9 students: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 26, 2026Assam will distribute more than 3 lakh bicycles to Class 9 students across the state. The Cabinet-backed scheme aims to ease school travel, improve attendance and reduce dropouts.
Man allegedly hacks wife to death with axe in Assam’s Chapar, accused husband absconding
Sep 26, 2026A woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in Assam's Chapar after an argument at home. The killing has shocked the locality, while AASAA linked it to illicit liquor sales in tea garden areas.
Gauhati University student found dead at Guwahati homestay; alleged boyfriend detained
Sep 26, 2026A Gauhati University student was found dead at a Guwahati homestay, prompting a police investigation. Officers are examining her movements, the role of a male acquaintance, and the pending cause of death.
Two drug peddlers arrested, over 247 grams of suspected drugs seized in Assam's Jagun
Sep 26, 2026Lekhapani and Jagun police arrested two alleged peddlers and seized 247.77 grams of suspected drugs in a multi-area operation. Investigators are now questioning both men to trace the wider network and source of the contraband.
Assam: Rice-laden vehicle seized in Bongaigaon’s Abhayapuri amid alleged illegal trade
Sep 26, 2026Police seized a Tata Ultra vehicle allegedly carrying a large quantity of rice in Bongaigaon district’s Dumuria area, following information from local residents about its suspicious movement.
Amit Shah likely to visit Mizoram on October 5, projects set for inauguration
Sep 25, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Mizoram on October 5 and inaugurate several projects, including initiatives under the state Cooperation Department, government officials said on September 25.
‘Northeast is not where India ends, but where India begins’: Gen Upendra Dwivedi in Guwahati
Sep 25, 2026Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd) on September 25 described the Northeast as a "true gateway" to India, calling on young people to combine technological skills with adaptability, ability and a strong grounding in Indian values.
Northeast can emerge as India's 'living lab' for tech, problem-solving: Himanta
Sep 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 25 said the Northeast can emerge as one of India's "living laboratories" for technology and practical problem-solving, as he launched the North East Seva Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) in Guwahati.
Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne”: BJP MLA mocks Rakibul Hussain over Rahul Gandhi as PM remark
Sep 25, 2026BJP MLA Jitu Goswami has hit back at Congress MP Rakibul Hussain over his recent remark that Rahul Gandhi would become the Prime Minister of India in 2027.
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