Assam News

Himanta Biswa Sarma to lead BJP’s ‘Loktantra Bachao’ padyatra in Shimla on November 1

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will lead the BJP’s ‘Loktantra Bachao Arajakta Hatao’ padyatra in Shimla on November 1, Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal announced on October 28.

Bhutan to build 108 Buddhist stupas in 14 hours for world peace; Assam gears up for global influx

Bhutan is preparing to undertake an ambitious initiative for world peace, with 108 Buddhist stupas, known as Jangchub Chortens, scheduled to be built across a 12-km stretch along the Mao Chhu river in Gelephu, the country’s planned Mindfulness City.

Assam CM: ‘We need to understand how Ghanakanta Gogoi’s gun licence was issued from Nagaland’

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the gun licence held by accused Ghanakanta Gogoi was issued by the Nagaland government and not by the Assam government, adding that the circumstances under which it was granted need to be examined.

Kokrajhar MLA Sewli Mohilary marks birthday by planting 500 saplings, hosting feast for villagers

Kokrajhar MLA Sewli Mohilary marked her birthday on October 28 by planting 500 saplings at Ultapani in Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park and hosting a community meal for villagers from her constituency.

‘He should be killed the way he killed my family’: Bhudev Bharali’s daughter demands justice

In an emotional appeal for justice, the daughter of Bhudev Bharali, brother of Helena Bharali, has demanded that the accused in the family killings be eliminated in an encounter.

Dibrugarh family accused of Rs 3-crore fraud in post office, LIC and bank deposits

Three members of a family have been accused of allegedly defrauding several people of nearly Rs 3 crore by promising attractive returns on deposits in post office schemes, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) policies and banks in Assam's Dibrugarh.

Manipur-origin opium worth Rs 3 crore seized in Assam, driver arrested

The Special Task Force (STF) seized 20.432 kg of opium allegedly concealed inside the spare wheel of a Tata Yodha vehicle at Amingaon in Assam's Kamrup district and arrested the driver, officials said on October 28.

Guwahati study records 8 owl species, flags urban noise as major challenge

A new scientific study has documented eight owl species across Guwahati, highlighting the city's nocturnal biodiversity while identifying urban noise pollution as a major challenge in detecting the elusive birds.

‘ULFA has protected Assam for 50 years’: Minister Biswajit Daimary praises outfit

Families cremate five Guwahati hotel shooting victims in Barpeta, Baksa

Families cremated five Guwahati hotel shooting victims in Barpeta and Baksa. The accused remains in police custody as a six-member SIT investigates the attack.

Assam: Nearly 24,000 kg of suspected Burmese areca nuts seized at New Bongaigaon station

Assam Railway Police and Customs officials seized nearly 24,000 kg of suspected Burmese areca nuts from a train. The operation highlights concerns over alleged railway-based smuggling and tax evasion across states.

Nine foreign nationals held in Assam’s Dhubri, handed over to BSF

Nine foreign nationals apprehended in Dhubri were handed to the BSF for expulsion. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated Assam's zero-compromise stance on illegal entry.

Guwahati hotel shooting: Accused Ghanakanta Gogoi sent to seven days of police custody

A Guwahati court remanded shooting accused Ghanakanta Gogoi to seven days of police custody. The investigation centres on a hotel lease dispute that allegedly left five people dead.

‘A region once affected by violence’: Himanta Biswa Sarma begins two-day Tinsukia visit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will review projects and meet Tinsukia residents over two days. The visit highlights the district's shift from militancy towards trade, social cohesion and development.

Assam govt transfers forest officers; Manas Tiger Reserve field director named

The Assam government has ordered a reshuffle of forest officials, appointing Kadam Suhas Tarachand, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, as Deputy Director of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve with additional charge as its in-charge Field Director.

IndiGo launches direct Guwahati-Bangkok flights, boosting Assam’s international connectivity

Assam’s international air connectivity received a boost on October 27 with the launch of IndiGo’s direct flight service between Guwahati and Bangkok, opening a non-stop air link between the Northeast and Thailand’s capital.

‘Vote Chori’ continues despite equal voting rights, Congress leader alleges in Haflong

All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Anil Yadav on October 27 accused the BJP and the Election Commission of India of undermining the electoral process, alleging that “vote chori” continues despite every citizen having equal voting rights.

Assam distributes 2.4 lakh coconut, arecanut seedlings to flood-hit farmers in two districts

The Assam government on October 27 distributed around 2.4 lakh coconut and arecanut seedlings among flood-affected farmers in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts to support their recovery and promote agricultural diversification.

Assam health minister Ashok Singhal promises more doctors, nurses for Hailakandi

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has assured that the number of doctors and nurses at Hailakandi’s SK Roy Civil Hospital will be increased soon to improve healthcare services in the district.

Assam child marriage crackdown: 524 arrested, 441 cases registered, says Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 27 said 524 people had been arrested and 441 cases registered as part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on child marriage, reiterating the government’s commitment to eliminating the practice.

Two arrested in child marriage cases in Assam’s Charaideo; 12 detained in Boko-Chaygaon

Assam Police arrested two people in Moranhat and detained 12 across Boko-Chaygaon in child marriage cases. The continuing crackdown includes overnight raids, with identities and specific allegations still undisclosed.