Assam News

Two alleged fake doctors arrested in separate operations in Assam's Cachar

Cachar Police arrested two alleged fake doctors in separate late-night operations on June 26. The action forms part of a wider crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners in the district.

End of an Era: Historic Namrup-I fertiliser plant demolished to make way for modern Ammonia-Urea project

A significant chapter in Assam's industrial history came to a close with the demolition of the historic Unit-I of the Namrup Fertiliser Plant, marking the end of an era after more than five decades of service.

Artificial flooding cripples traffic in Assam's Bargolai; residents blame poor drainage and development works

Prolonged heavy rainfall on the morning of June 26 triggered artificial flooding in the Bargolai area of Margherita under Tinsukia district, severely disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.

Assam's capital expenditure rises 13-fold to Rs 26,000 crore in a decade: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's annual capital expenditure has risen from Rs 2,000 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 26,000 crore in 2025-26. He said the investment has helped build key infrastructure and advance the government's Viksit Assam agenda.

Court again rejects Siddharth Sharma's bail plea in Zubeen Garg death case

The Gauhati High Court has again rejected Siddharth Sharma's bail plea in the Zubeen Garg death case. The order keeps him in judicial custody as the investigation and legal proceedings continue.

BJP worker alleges kidnapping, assault and extortion inside Guwahati sports club

A BJP worker in Guwahati has alleged he was kidnapped, confined and assaulted inside a sports club. The complaint has raised questions over police response, with the family also alleging continuing death threats.

Assam's Karbi Anglong Police destroy drugs worth Rs 48.34 crore in major anti-narcotics drive

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted 11 accused in connection with a terror conspiracy allegedly orchestrated by Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), an offshoot of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), aimed at expanding extremist activities in West Bengal and the northeastern states, including Assam and Tripura.

Assam CM honours veteran doctor as Marwari Hospital marks 110th Foundation Day

Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the 110th Foundation Day of Shree Marwari Databya Aushadhalaya in Guwahati and honoured Dr Nomal Chandra Borah. He said the Marwari community and the hospital have played an important role in Assam's development and public welfare.

Guwahati Police imposes prohibitory order ahead of special Assam TET 2026

The Guwahati Police Commissionerate has imposed prohibitory restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, ahead of the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2026 scheduled to be held on June 28.

Assam Police raid Silchar mall spas, detain 26 women including minor

Drugs worth Rs 10.8 Cr seized in Assam's Sribhumi, one arested

Drugs worth an estimated Rs 10.8 crore were seized during an overnight operation in Assam's Sribhumi district, leading to the arrest of one person, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, June 26.

Assam police arrest five, recover suspected cow meat during Dhubri raid

Assam Police arrested five people during a raid on an alleged illegal cattle slaughter operation in Dhubri. Investigators are now examining whether the accused are linked to a wider cattle smuggling network in the district.

Kamakhya temple reopens as Ambubachi Mela draws over 8 lakh devotees

The Ambubachi Mela ended with the Kamakhya temple reopening to devotees in Guwahati. The turnout crossed eight lakh, underlining the scale of one of Assam's biggest religious gatherings.

Former inmates allege torture at de-addiction centre in Assam's Nagaon

Police have launched an investigation into allegations of physical abuse at a private de-addiction centre in Assam's Nagaon district after a parent lodged an FIR accusing the facility of subjecting patients to brutal treatment.

Decades-old sale deed allegedly reused to clear multiple land mutations in Assam's Dhubri

A Dhubri revenue official is accused of using a 2003 sale deed to clear multiple land mutations in 2026. The allegations have triggered calls for an investigation and a wider audit of revenue records.

Assam: Teacher accused in Moran student's suicide remains absconding

A teacher accused by the family of a Class IX student of subjecting her to mental harassment before she died by suicide remains absconding, even as police continue their investigation into the case.

Japan reaffirms commitment to strengthen partnership with Assam during talks with Himanta

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Japanese Ambassador Ono Keiichi reaffirmed deeper ties with Assam during a phone call. The conversation focused on investment-linked cooperation in electronics, semiconductors, infrastructure, manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

Woman held with 41.04 g of suspected drugs in Assam's Sivasagar; husband absconding

Sivasagar Police arrested a woman and seized 41.04 grams of suspected drugs during an anti-narcotics operation in the Jengonikatia area of the district.

Electoral roll revision begins for Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council polls in Assam's Tinsukia

Tinsukia has begun revising electoral rolls for the 2026 Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council elections across six constituencies. The exercise sets key dates for draft publication, claims and objections, and the final voter list.

NIA charges 11 for allegedly trying to expand banned terror group's network in Assam, Tripura and Bengal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday, June 26, filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy involving an offshoot of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), accusing them of attempting to expand the outfit's extremist network across West Bengal and the northeastern States.

Assam: Seven held in Nagaon hotel gambling raid; journalist alleges assault attempt

Seven persons were detained after Nagaon Police raided an alleged gambling den operating from a hotel in the town on June 25.