Assam News

Assam: Five-day-old newborn sold in Guwahati rescued from Nalbari

A newborn sold illegally in Guwahati was rescued from Nalbari and is now stable under medical care. Police are investigating the case and urging the public to report similar incidents to stop child trafficking.

Ranjeet Kumar Dass unanimously elected Speaker of Assam Assembly

Ranjeet Kumar Dass was unanimously elected Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly on May 21. His return to the chair marks a second term and broad backing as the new House begins work.

Assam police seize large cache of counterfeit-note materials in Sivasagar

Assam’s Joha rice reaches global spotlight as PM Modi gifts sample to FAO chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a sample of Assam’s Joha rice to FAO Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu. The gesture spotlighted the state’s indigenous produce and its growing global recognition.

Assam: Bongaigaon administration serves notices to occupants of allegedly encroached defence-allotted land

A major eviction drive may soon be carried out in Jogighopa in Assam’s Bongaigaon district over the alleged encroachment of land reserved for ex-servicemen at Bharalkundi village.

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as MLA on first day of Assam Assembly session

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as an MLA on the opening day of the 16th Assembly session. Members then took oath in multiple recognised languages, underscoring the House's linguistic diversity.

Assam Power Department penalises highway contractor J Infratech over illegal electricity use in Dhubri

A highway construction company engaged in the National Highway 127-B project in Assam’s Dhubri district has been fined by the state electricity department for allegedly using unauthorized power connections at its worksite.

Assam: Student injured in alleged assault at Jogighopa school, parents raise safety concerns

Allegations of mismanagement and negligence have surfaced against St. Xavier's Public School located in Assam’s Bongaigaon district after a student was reportedly injured in an assault on the school premises.

Congress Legislature Party leadership decision awaited, Gaurav Gogoi meets central leadership

Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on May 20 said the party high command will take the final decision on the appointment of the Congress Legislature Party leader in Assam after consultations with party MLAs.

Assam to pass UCC legislation in first assembly session: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 20 announced that the state government is preparing to introduce legislation on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during the upcoming session of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

Assam Cabinet approves State Data Policy 2026, Governor’s address for Assembly session

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, May 20, announced a series of key decisions taken by the Assam Cabinet, including approval of the draft Governor’s address for the first session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly and the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026.

Oil tanker overturns in Sivasagar’s Rudrasagar, fuel-laden vehicle falls into pond

A fuel-laden oil tanker overturned in Assam’s Sivasagar district on Wednesday evening, May 20, after the driver allegedly lost control while attempting to avoid an oncoming bus.

Nitin Gadkari reviews 4,178 km of NH projects in Assam, pushes for faster execution

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on May 20 reviewed the progress and maintenance quality of National Highway projects covering 4,178 kilometres in Assam during a high-level meeting.

Morigaon DC Anamika Tewari among India’s top 100 District Commissioners

Morigaon district has earned a moment of pride after District Commissioner Anamika Tewari secured a place among the country’s top 100 District Magistrates and District Commissioners in a national-level survey conducted by Fame India magazine for 2026.

Bongaigaon court sentences man to 20 years in jail under POCSO Act for raping and impregnating minor girl

A special court in Bongaigaon district has delivered an important judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), sentencing a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

Assam: Batadrava Police seize cattle-laden vehicles during naka checking ahead of Bakrid

Ahead of Bakrid (Eid al-Adha), Assam Police has intensified checks on cattle transportation in parts of central Assam, with Batadrava Police seizing five vehicles carrying cattle during a naka checking operation in Nagaon district.

Assam among States selected for Google’s AI educator programme

Google has announced a major initiative to expand artificial intelligence (AI) education and digital literacy in India, with Assam among the key States selected for a new educator training programme.

Assam emerges as India’s fastest-growing state, govt highlights economic gains

Assam has positioned itself as one of India’s fastest-growing economies, with the state government highlighting strong economic indicators and infrastructure-led development as key drivers behind its growth trajectory.

Assam govt demotes ACS officer after disciplinary proceedings

The Government of Assam has demoted an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer following departmental proceedings in which charges against her were found to be proved, according to an official notification issued by the Personnel Department.

AASU to launch statewide protest against price rise from May 22

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has announced that it will launch a statewide protest movement from May 22 against the rising prices of essential commodities, alleging that inflation has severely affected people across Assam.

‘12 Bihus’ reference in school essay sparks outrage in Assam; Dhubri Police seize books

Dhubri Police on Wednesday, May 20, seized hundreds of copies of a school-level Assamese grammar and essay book from a local bookstore amid growing outrage over alleged factual distortions related to Bihu, a key cultural tradition of Assam.