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Guwahati: 10-year-old girl rescued from police couple’s residence, inquiry ordered

Guwahati: 10-year-old girl rescued from police couple’s residence, inquiry ordered

Sep 19, 2026

A 10-year-old girl was rescued from the residence of a police officer couple in Guwahati’s Odalbakra area, where she was allegedly being employed as a domestic worker, officials said.

Papon to release Zubeen Garg's unreleased song 'Ati Nohoi, Duti Nohoi' today

Papon to release Zubeen Garg's unreleased song 'Ati Nohoi, Duti Nohoi' today

Sep 19, 2026

Singer Angaraag “Papon” Mahanta is set to release an unreleased song featuring music icon Zubeen Garg on Saturday, September 19, as part of the observance of Zubeen Divas

Assam, West Bengal governments should work together to protect Madhupur Satra: Himanta

Assam, West Bengal governments should work together to protect Madhupur Satra: Himanta

Sep 19, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, September 19, said the Assam and West Bengal governments should work together to protect and preserve the historic Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar.

Assam-Nagaland MLAs sign pact to strengthen peace, coordination along border on Zubeen Divas

Assam-Nagaland MLAs sign pact to strengthen peace, coordination along border on Zubeen Divas

Sep 19, 2026

A meeting between Sarupathar MLA Biswajit Phukan and Bhandari MLA Achumbemo Kikon of Nagaland on Zubeen Divas culminated in the signing of an agreement aimed at promoting peace, coordination and cooperation along the Assam-Nagaland border.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches portal for Assam School Hackathon

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches portal for Assam School Hackathon

Sep 19, 2026

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has launched a portal for the Assam School Hackathon, opening registrations for students from Class 6 to Class 12. The initiative is designed to help school students develop ideas and solutions across 12 themes through creativity, problem-solving and collaborative learning.

Himanta Biswa Sarma donates blood at BJP office in Guwahati to mark Zubeen Garg’s death anniversary

Himanta Biswa Sarma donates blood at BJP office in Guwahati to mark Zubeen Garg’s death anniversary

Sep 19, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 19 participated in a blood donation drive at the BJP headquarters in Guwahati’s Basistha to mark the death anniversary of singer Zubeen Garg.

Assam sets new benchmark in child care with 9,054 model Anganwadi Centres

Assam sets new benchmark in child care with 9,054 model Anganwadi Centres

Sep 19, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has built 9,054 model Anganwadi Centres and plans over 6,000 more. He said the centres are meant to strengthen child care and early learning as part of the state's Viksit Assam vision.

Assam: LIC agent robbed of Rs 2.5 lakh cash, gold chain in Silchar’s Kalaratal; three youths accused

Assam: LIC agent robbed of Rs 2.5 lakh cash, gold chain in Silchar’s Kalaratal; three youths accused

Sep 19, 2026

An LIC agent was allegedly assaulted and robbed of Rs 2.5 lakh and a gold chain in Silchar's Kalaratal area. The agent's son was also allegedly attacked, while details on the accused and police action are awaited.

Guwahati: One killed, four seriously injured in separate road accidents

Guwahati: One killed, four seriously injured in separate road accidents

Sep 19, 2026

One person was killed and four others sustained serious injuries in two separate road accidents in and around Guwahati on Friday, September 18 with the incidents reported from North Guwahati and Lokhra.

Assam: Nagaon bypoll candidate Abdul Salam refuses to change election symbol

Sep 19, 2026

Trinamool Congress candidate Abdul Salam has rejected an appeal to change his election symbol ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.

Assam: Congress workers join BJP in Samaguri, claims MLA Jitu Goswami

Sep 19, 2026

Several Congress workers, including members of the Singimari Mandal Congress and a regional panchayat member, joined the BJP in Assam’s Samaguri constituency.

Assam: Two Bongaigaon youths die in accident while working in Telangana

Assam: Two Bongaigaon youths die in accident while working in Telangana

Sep 19, 2026

Two youths from Assam’s Bongaigaon district died in an accident while working on a project in Telangana, according to sources.

Assam: Two suspected cattle thieves killed, three cattle die in Khowang road accident

Assam: Two suspected cattle thieves killed, three cattle die in Khowang road accident

Sep 19, 2026

Two people suspected of stealing cattle were killed and another was critically injured after the vehicle they were allegedly travelling in crashed into a road divider at Khowang in Assam’s Moran early Saturday morning. Three of the cattle being transported in the vehicle also died in the accident.

Assam Police intercepts 10 alleged infiltrators along border, says Himanta

Assam Police intercepts 10 alleged infiltrators along border, says Himanta

Sep 19, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 18, claimed that Assam Police prevented 10 people from allegedly infiltrating into India along the state’s border.

Assam: Jorhat Medical College Hospital tense after clash, doctor and 3 MBBS students injured

Sep 19, 2026

A doctor and three final-year MBBS students of Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) were allegedly assaulted following a confrontation with a group of local youths on Friday, September 18 night, triggering tension on the hospital premises.

Assam: 17,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.17 crore seized in Sribhumi, owner absconds

Assam: 17,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.17 crore seized in Sribhumi, owner absconds

Sep 19, 2026

BSF and Sribhumi Police seized 17,000 abandoned Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.17 crore in Assam's Gangpar area. The owner allegedly fled, and investigators are tracing those behind the consignment.

‘Miss you Zubeen’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma remembers Zubeen Garg on first death anniversary

‘Miss you Zubeen’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma remembers Zubeen Garg on first death anniversary

Sep 19, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, September 19 remembered singer and music icon Zubeen Garg on the first death anniversary of the artiste, music icon and Assam's heartthrob sharing two photographs with him on social media and writing, “Miss you Zubeen.”

One year after Zubeen Garg’s death, fans gather at Sonapur memorial site as calls for justice continue

One year after Zubeen Garg’s death, fans gather at Sonapur memorial site as calls for justice continue

Sep 19, 2026

A year after the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, hundreds of fans gathered at Zubeen Khetra in Sonapur on Saturday, September 19, as Assam marks the first death anniversary of the music icon.

‘From periphery to centre stage’: Himanta pitches Assam as investment hub at global business summit

‘From periphery to centre stage’: Himanta pitches Assam as investment hub at global business summit

Sep 18, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 18 pitched the state as an emerging investment and connectivity hub, inviting global businesses to explore opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, tourism, energy and emerging industries.

Assam: 18 of 25 Nagaon LS bypoll nominations found valid

Assam: 18 of 25 Nagaon LS bypoll nominations found valid

Sep 18, 2026

The nomination papers of 18 of the 25 candidates contesting the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam have been found valid following scrutiny on September 18, according to an official statement.

Gauhati HC begins hearing on PIL challenging credibility of EVMs used in Assam polls

Gauhati HC begins hearing on PIL challenging credibility of EVMs used in Assam polls

Sep 18, 2026

The Gauhati High Court on September 18 began hearing arguments on the maintainability of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by opposition leaders challenging the credibility and legal acceptability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the 2026 Assam Assembly election.