Assam News

Assam police detain man over social media death threat to Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Police detained Mobarak Ali after a Facebook account linked to him allegedly threatened Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Ali denied any role and investigators are examining who made the post and whether he was involved.

Mouldy sweets sold at Moran hotel in Assam; Food Safety Department launches probe

The Food Safety Department has launched an inspection at a hotel in Moran after complaints that mouldy sweets were being sold to customers, raising concerns over food safety and public health.

Worker critically injured after falling through lift shaft at Assam’s Dibrugarh apartment

A construction worker was critically injured after falling through a lift shaft from the sixth floor of an under-construction apartment at Choukindighi in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Friday, August 21.

"Even our dogs don’t sleep on such mattresses”: Sivasagar residents flag poor-quality flood relief

Questions have been raised over the quality and distribution of mattresses being provided to flood-affected people in Sivasagar’s Hatikhuli, with locals urging the district administration to inspect the relief materials.

A 'love pact', Rs 2 lakh clause and alleged child marriage in Assam's Nagaon

Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses Assam’s key issues with Nirmala Sitharaman, Prahlad Joshi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 21, met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi in New Delhi and discussed key issues concerning the state.

Guwahati cab operators continue blockade against Meghalaya; Assam opens helplines

Guwahati-based cab operators continued their blockade of traffic to Meghalaya for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, following alleged attacks on people from Assam during a students’ rally in Shillong.

‘We cannot give an inch of land’: Karbi Students’ Association protests Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks on Kaziranga ESZ

The Karbi Students’ Association (KSA), along with local residents, staged a protest in Bordeka village near Kaziranga National Park on August 21, against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks on the park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).

Former Congress leader John Chowdhury questions six-year suspension, threatens legal action

Former vice-president of the Silchar District Congress Committee, Shamsur Rahman Chowdhury, popularly known as John, has questioned his six-year suspension from the Congress despite having resigned from the party ahead of the Assembly elections.

Tokay Gecko rescued in Assam's Kaziranga; man apprehended over alleged illegal wildlife trade

The Bokakhat Range Forest team apprehended a Kohora resident at Latabari after recovering a live Tokay Gecko. The case has triggered a wider probe into the animal's source and possible wildlife trade links.

Assam Education Minister inaugurates ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to bring out-of-school children back to education

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurated Shiksha Yatra to identify and re-enrol out-of-school children across the state. The initiative combines a statewide survey with support pathways to help children return to formal education.

Over a month after Assam floods, nine Jorhat families still living in relief camp

Nine families from Majiya Bheti in Jorhat remain in a roadside relief camp more than a month after the Assam floods. Damaged homes, lost crops, dead livestock and unsafe conditions are delaying their return.

Sivasagar DC office staff protest against Akhil Gogoi over alleged misbehaviour with DC

Employees of the Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner’s office staged a protest on August 21, against Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, alleging that he misbehaved with the district commissioner during a meeting on August 20.

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota’s tenure extended by six months until April 2027

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has received a six-month extension till 30 April 2027. The move keeps the 1993-batch IAS officer in charge of key administrative and policy matters.

Alleged sex racket busted in Assam's Jorhat, four detained

Tension prevailed at Rodali Path in Bohotia Gaon, Jorhat, after local residents allegedly busted a sex racket operating in the area.

Cannabis worth Rs 50,000 seized in Assam's Jogighopa, suspected peddler arrested

Residents in Jogighopa allegedly caught Abu Sayed Ali during a suspected cannabis deal and handed him to police. Officers have seized cannabis worth about Rs 50,000 and opened a wider investigation into the alleged trade.

Assam BJP MLA Pallab Lochan Das highlights ‘One Minister, One University’ initiative to connect with youth

Assam BJP MLA Pallab Lochan Das highlighted the 'One Minister, One University' initiative in Guwahati. He said sustained engagement with young people can address their concerns and shape better opportunities.

Assam CM extends greetings on Senior Citizens Day, reaffirms support for elderly

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted senior citizens on Senior Citizens Day and highlighted their contribution to society. He said the government would continue measures to support elderly people with dignity, care and welfare across Assam.

Assam: Woman seriously injured after alleged knife attack by husband in Nagaon’s Dhing

A woman was seriously injured after an alleged knife attack by her husband in Dhing, Nagaon, late on August 20. Police have detained the husband and begun an investigation while she undergoes treatment in hospital.

Drug peddler arrested with seven containers in Assam's Barpeta Road

Police arrested alleged drug peddler Mizanur Rahman in Barpeta Road and seized seven containers suspected to contain narcotics. The case is part of an intensified crackdown, with investigators tracing the substances' source and possible network links.

Drug peddler arrested with 14.18 grams of heroin, stolen scooter in Guwahati

A Noonmati Police team arrested Haren Kalita during a raid at Borochawk and seized suspected heroin. The operation also led to the recovery of a stolen scooter as investigators probe a wider drug network.