Assam News

‘I can post, but cannot explain the underlying message’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on his social media posts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 4 said the messages conveyed through his social media posts are open to interpretation, asserting that the high engagement on his posts reflects public interest in his work and communication.

CJP expresses disappointment over AASU statement, proposes joint push for school reforms

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has criticised the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) over its recent statement and invited the students’ organisation to join its #SchoolThikKoroAbhiyan to highlight issues concerning government schools across Assam.

Two arrested in Assam for allegedly passing army movement details to Pakistan: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, October 4 said Assam Police arrested two persons, including a retired Army jawan re-employed on a contractual basis, for allegedly sharing security-related information, including details of Army movement, with a Pakistani intelligence operative.

Nine cattle smugglers arrested, 24 cows rescued in Assam’s South Salmara, Dhubri

Nine alleged cattle smugglers have been arrested and 24 cows rescued in separate operations carried out in Assam’s South Salmara and Dhubri districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

NFR interventions help save 255 elephants from train hits across northeast in nine months

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has saved 255 elephants from potential train hits across its jurisdiction between January and September this year through enhanced vigilance, technology-based monitoring and coordination with forest officials, railway authorities said on Sunday, October 4.

Assam Cabinet clears Green Cess on vehicle transfers, Guwahati Riverfront Phase II

The Assam Cabinet on Sunday, October 4 approved a series of decisions covering urban infrastructure, industrial investment, rural water supply, municipal administration and environmental conservation, including the expansion of the Guwahati Brahmaputra Riverfront project and the introduction of a Green Cess on vehicle ownership transfers.

Assam Cabinet approves 12 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in 11 categories of government jobs

The Assam Cabinet on October 4 approved a series of decisions covering employment, infrastructure, investment, municipal administration and environmental conservation, including a 12 per cent reservation for Assam-domiciled ex-Agniveers in recruitment to 11 categories of government services.

GMC deploys six rapid response teams across Guwahati to enforce civic rules, collect spot fines

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has deployed six dedicated Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) across the city to enforce civic regulations, collect spot fines for violations and provide emergency civic assistance, the civic body said on Sunday, October 4.

Assam: BJP stages booth-level mobilisation across Nagaon as Lok Sabha bypoll campaign ends

The BJP on Sunday, October 4 stepped up its grassroots mobilisation across the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency on the final day of campaigning for the by-election, with padyatras organised across all 2,309 polling booths as the party and its NDA allies made a final push for candidate Debashish Sharma.

Guwahati traffic police gets 50 new motorcycles for faster patrolling, response

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, October 4 handed over 50 motorcycles to the traffic branch of the Guwahati Police, aiming to strengthen road patrolling, traffic management and rapid response capabilities in the city.

Guwahati: STF arrests Bihar resident for alleged espionage links with Pakistan

The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a Bihar resident in Guwahati for his alleged links with a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO) and suspected involvement in sharing security-related information with Pakistani intelligence, as per reports.

Assam: 30 bags of government-supplied urea fertiliser seized in Hailakandi, allegedly being smuggled to Mizoram

Thirty bags of government-supplied urea fertiliser were seized in Hailakandi district following an operation by the Bilaipur Police Outpost. Two Eco vans carrying the fertiliser were also seized during the operation.

Guwahati to get 60 new libraries, one in each municipal ward: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to establish 60 libraries across Guwahati, with one library in each municipal ward, aimed at providing dedicated spaces for students, researchers and readers in the city.

"Take oath at Kamakhya temple, I will call off protest": Akhil Gogoi challenges Assam CM

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi hit back at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his allegation that the legislator was protesting against the government’s flood relief measures to claim political credit, saying he had no interest in taking credit for the relief work and would even give a written undertaking to that effect.

If road-side schools are in poor shape, what about remote areas?: BJP MP flags poor school infrastructure in Karbi Anglong

Diphu Lok Sabha MP Amarsing Tisso has raised concerns over the condition of government schools in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district after inspecting several educational institutions in the Singhasan Council constituency and flagging deficiencies in infrastructure and basic facilities.

Assam: Football match turns violent as players, supporters clash in Cachar village, several injured

A football match in Assam’s Cachar district turned violent after a disagreement over a referee’s decision escalated into a physical clash between players and supporters of the two teams, leaving several people injured. The incident, which took place at Sripur village under Katigorah, was captured on mobile phone cameras by spectators.

Assam: Anti-drug rally held in Kokrajhar as BoNSU raises concern over growing drug menace

The Bodo National Students Union (BoNSU) on Sunday, October 4 organised an anti-drug awareness rally in Kokrajhar town, calling for stronger government and administrative measures to check the growing prevalence of drug abuse in Kokrajhar district and the wider Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Three liquor outlets near school spark concern in Assam's Dibrugarh

Thieves break into Guwahati Ganesh Temple; steal gold, silver and cash worth Rs 3 lakh

A Ganesh temple located along a national highway in Boragaon, Guwahati, was allegedly burgled during the night, with thieves escaping with gold and silver ornaments, cash and other valuables estimated at around Rs 3 lakh, police said.

Three killed as boat capsizes at Merbil in Assam’s Ghilmara

A boat carrying three people capsized at Merbil in Assam’s Ghilmara area. Police and local residents recovered the bodies as details of the incident were awaited.

Silchar civic poll: Alleged voting by non-municipal voter triggers questions over verification

A viral social media video has triggered controversy during the first election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, with questions being raised over how a resident allegedly belonging to a panchayat area was able to cast his vote in Ward 3 of the civic body.