Assam: Three years on, residents of Kaliabor village still await reconstruction of washed-away culvert
Nov 03, 2026More than 1,000 families and students in several areas under the Chikoni-Barhola Gaon Panchayat in Assam's Kaliabor continue to depend on a makeshift bamboo bridge for daily commute, nearly three years after a culvert connecting two localities was washed away by floodwaters.
‘Rahul can become PM only on Kharge’s Verandah’: Himanta takes dig at Congress’s mock parliament
Nov 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 3 took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc’s mock Parliament held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, saying the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha could become Prime Minister only on “Kharge’s verandah”.
Guwahati Bilas Inn shooting: Ghanakanta Gogoi sent to judicial custody as police end interrogation
Nov 03, 2026Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati that claimed five lives, was sent to judicial custody on November 3 after completing seven days of police remand. Police did not seek further custody for interrogation.
Land dispute turns violent in Assam’s Chirang, several injured in clash
Nov 03, 2026Several people were injured in a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute at No. 2 Bhalatal in Assam’s Chirang district, triggering tension in the area.
'No Compromise on Ideology’: Assam CM says BJP will expand in minority areas while opposing child marriage, polygamy
Nov 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that the BJP will not dilute its ideological position to expand its political presence in minority-dominated areas, maintaining that the party intends to pursue organisational growth without compromising its principles.
Guwahati bullet train: Himanta flags chicken’s neck challenge, says underground or elevated route may be needed
Nov 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the proposed bullet train connectivity to Guwahati could require a specialised engineering solution to cross the narrow Siliguri Corridor, popularly known as the Chicken’s Neck, with options including an underground or elevated railway line.
Four held for assaulting three Assamese workers over spicy noodles in Bengaluru
Nov 03, 2026Four men have been apprehended for allegedly assaulting three Assamese workers at a fast-food outlet in Bengaluru following a dispute over the spice level of noodles served to them, police said.
Severe storm ravages Assam’s Sadiya, one killed as tree falls on warehouse
Nov 03, 2026A severe storm that struck Assam’s easternmost region of Sadiya on November 3 caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, disrupting road connectivity and claiming one life.
Assam Employees Body seeks July 2026 DA hike, one-time arrear payment before Diwali
Nov 03, 2026SAKP has asked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to secure the July 2026 DA hike and arrears before Diwali. The demand seeks timely financial relief for Assam employees, teachers, officers and pensioners.
Jayanta Malla Baruah reviews preparations for 93rd Raas Mahotsav in Assam's Nalbari
Nov 03, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah reviewed preparations for the 93rd Nalbari Raas Mahotsav. He urged collective commitment to ensure the 13-day festival runs smoothly.
Assam: Mankachar Police arrest suspected drug supplier, seize narcotic tablets
Nov 03, 2026Mankachar Police arrested Hasibul Islam after recovering suspected narcotic tablets from his residence. The arrest followed supply allegations, while seizure and investigation details remain unavailable.
Assam: Barak Valley Police seize 470 cartons of cough syrup from truck at Balachara toll gate
Nov 03, 2026Barak Valley Police seized 470 cartons of cough syrup from a sugar-laden truck at Balachara Toll Gate. The driver and handyman were arrested as police began further investigation.
Assam CM extends greetings on foundation day of Assam Medical College and Hospital
Nov 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted the AMCH community on its Foundation Day. He highlighted its medical legacy, expanding infrastructure and contribution to healthcare.
Assam to get Skill India International Centre to expand overseas job opportunities for youth
Nov 02, 2026The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Assam government on Monday, November 2, exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Skill India International Centre in the state, aimed at equipping young people with industry-relevant skills and improving their access to overseas employment opportunities.
Assam: Woman seen dancing atop pillar of old Dikhow bridge in Sivasagar, leaves onlookers concerned
Nov 02, 2026A woman climbing atop a pillar of the old Dikhow Bridge in Assam's Sivasagar district and dancing in an unusual manner triggered concern among local residents and onlookers.
Residents protest over alleged irregularities in PMAY beneficiary selection in Assam's Tinsukia
Nov 02, 2026Residents of Barekuri Gaon Panchayat in Assam's Tinsukia district staged a protest outside the panchayat office, alleging irregularities in the selection of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Alakhya Baruah appointed acting chairman of Assam State Film Finance and Development Corporation
Nov 02, 2026Alakhya Baruah, who was serving as the vice-chairman of the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, has been appointed its acting chairman following a directive issued by the state government's Cultural Affairs Department on Monday, November 2.
Assam directs pharmacies, hospitals to sell 137 anti-cancer drugs at reduced prices from November 9
Nov 02, 2026The Assam Drugs Control Administration on Monday, November 2 directed all pharmacies, distributors, stockists and hospitals across the state to sell 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at revised, lower maximum retail prices (MRP) from November 9. The administration has also announced a 90-day statewide inspection drive to ensure compliance with the revised pricing norms.
Assam to get northeast's first private medical cyclotron facility, project to cost Rs 62 crore
Nov 02, 2026Assam is set to strengthen its position as a major centre for advanced cancer diagnostics and nuclear medicine in the Northeast with the development of the region's first privately owned medical cyclotron facility in Guwahati.
Soil conservation, landscape restoration key to Eastern Himalaya's future: Gauhati University VC
Nov 02, 2026Protecting soil, restoring degraded landscapes and strengthening ecological resilience are critical to securing the future of the Eastern Himalayan region, Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Professor Nani Gopal Mahanta said on Monday, November 2 calling for a shift towards sustainable land and water management practices.
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika pushes crop diversification, farmer producer companies
Nov 02, 2026The minister reviewed key agricultural missions in Guwahati and called for expanding commercial crop cultivation, strengthening farmer organisations and improving market linkages. He also discussed expanding PepsiCo's engagement with potato farmers across the state.
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