Assam Congress faces setback in Samaguri ahead of Nagaon by-election as panchayat leaders, booth functionaries quit
Sep 11, 2026Several Congress functionaries in Samaguri have resigned ahead of the Nagaon by-election. The development is being seen as a setback for the party's local election mobilisation.
‘Congress also fields former government officials’: Himanta hits back over Debashish Sharma row
Sep 11, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 11 hit back at the Congress over its criticism of former government official Debashish Sharma entering electoral politics, saying the opposition party itself has a history of government officials taking voluntary retirement or leaving service to contest elections.
Congress won’t return to power in Assam for 20 years, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 11, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 11 claimed that the Congress will not return to power in the state for the next 20 years, asserting that the party has been politically weakened following the BJP-led alliance’s emphatic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
21 kg cannabis seized at Guwahati's Narengi Railway Station, one detained
Sep 11, 2026Authorities seized around 21 kg of cannabis at Guwahati's Narengi Railway Station and detained Sudhir Kumar. Investigators are tracing the consignment's source, destination and transport route from Agartala.
Assam government allots 3 bighas, 1 katha land to historic B. Borooah College
Sep 11, 2026The Assam government has handed over a land allotment letter for 3 bighas, 1 katha and 1.76 lechas to B. Borooah College in Guwahati. The move comes ahead of the college's 84th Foundation Day and is expected to support infrastructure and expansion.
Freak Kitchen to perform live at 16th North East Riders Meet 2026 in Sikkim
Sep 11, 2026The Open Road Wanderers Motorcycle Club (ORWMC) has announced that Swedish progressive metal band Freak Kitchen will perform live at the 16th North East Riders Meet (NERM) 2026 in Sikkim on November 22.
Zubeen Garg case: Court flags Baksa jail document lapse, seeks action against superintendent
Sep 11, 2026A court hearing the Zubeen Garg death case has flagged a procedural lapse involving documents submitted by the Superintendent of Baksa District Jail in connection with accused Shyamkanu Mahanta.
Assam committed to implementing Unified Pension Scheme, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 11, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 11 said the state government remains committed to implementing the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, even as the process of framing and notifying the rules is still underway.
NRL net worth rises 17.69% to Rs 18,912 crore, profit jumps over 90% in FY26
Sep 11, 2026Assam-based public sector oil company Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) recorded a strong financial performance in 2025-26, with its standalone net worth rising 17.69 per cent to Rs 18,912 crore and profit after tax surging by more than 90 per cent, chairman Ranjit Rath said on September 11.
12 students reportedly attempt self-harm at Don Bosco School in Assam's Dibrugarh; administration orders detailed inquiry
Sep 11, 2026An incident involving self-harm behaviour among students was reported at Don Bosco HS School in Dibrugarh on September 10, prompting intervention by the school authorities and the district administration.
Assam's forest martyrs remembered as frontline personnel continue to risk lives for wildlife
Sep 11, 2026As India observes National Forest Martyrs Day on September 11, the sacrifices of forest personnel who lost their lives protecting Assam's forests and wildlife are being remembered, with the history of Manas highlighting the risks faced by frontline staff over decades.
Assam suspends five more officials over alleged irregularities in recruitment
Sep 11, 2026Assam has suspended five more officials over alleged irregular recruitment. The move takes the total number of suspensions in the case to eight.
Assam CID to probe leak of Zubeen case witness statement published by two media platforms
Sep 11, 2026The Exclusive Fast Track Sessions Court, Kamrup (M), has directed the Assam CID to investigate how the Section 183 BNSS statement of witness Prateem Lahkar in the Zubeen Garg death case was obtained and published by two media platforms.
Kokrajhar court sentences man to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for raping minor
Sep 11, 2026A special POCSO court in Assam's Kokrajhar on September 11 sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl who was studying in Class 10 in 2022.
Two alleged illegal liquor sellers detained in Assam's Katigorah during police raid
Sep 11, 2026Katigorah police detained two suspected illegal liquor sellers and seized a substantial stock during late-night raids in Cachar district. Investigators are now trying to trace the liquor's source and assess the scale of the alleged trade.
Dhubri headmaster accused of beating 50+ Class 9 students, over 20 hospitalised
Sep 11, 2026More than 50 Class 9 students of Kukiladanga High School in Assam's Dhubri district were allegedly beaten by the school's headmaster on September 11, with over 20 students reportedly requiring medical treatment.
Silchar civic polls: BJP, Congress stage shows of strength on last day of nominations
Sep 11, 2026The BJP, its ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Congress on September 11 staged shows of strength as candidates filed nominations for the Silchar Municipal Corporation elections on the last day of the nomination process.
Gauhati HC holds Talaq-E-Hassan valid form of divorce, directs registration under 2024 Assam law
Sep 11, 2026The Gauhati High Court held that Talaq-E-Hassan is a valid form of divorce and directed the petitioner to seek registration under the 2024 Assam law. It said the Registrar must verify whether the divorce was effected, while the wife may still challenge it before an appropriate forum.
Two cattle smugglers arrested with 29 buffaloes at Chagolia along Assam-West Bengal border
Sep 11, 2026Chagolia Police intercepted a truck at the Assam-West Bengal border and rescued 29 buffaloes. Two men were arrested as investigators began tracing the livestock route and possible network links.
Gauhati HC questions demolition of 21 houses on private agricultural land in Assam
Sep 11, 2026The Gauhati High Court has questioned the demolition of houses belonging to 21 residents of Assam's Goalpara district, observing that the action by revenue authorities appeared prima facie illegal, unauthorised and contrary to the principles of natural justice.
Assam BJP holds meeting of MPs, MLAs ahead of month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’
Sep 11, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Assam BJP MPs and MLAs to outline the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The month-long campaign is meant to coordinate outreach and underline public service.
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