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Assam: Police officer allegedly assaulted at Dispur Police Station, suffers head injury

Assam: Police officer allegedly assaulted at Dispur Police Station, suffers head injury

Sep 26, 2026

A police officer was allegedly assaulted by an accused at Dispur Police Station in Guwahati on September 26, resulting in a head injury that required nine stitches, according to an initial report.

‘Business, Business and Business’: Assam minister Atul Bora takes a dig at Badruddin Ajmal

‘Business, Business and Business’: Assam minister Atul Bora takes a dig at Badruddin Ajmal

Sep 26, 2026

Atul Bora attacked Badruddin Ajmal while campaigning for Devashish Sharma in Morigaon. The exchange sharpened the contest ahead of the October 6 Nagaon bypoll.

Woman lawyer from Assam allegedly assaulted in central Delhi, complaint lodged

Woman lawyer from Assam allegedly assaulted in central Delhi, complaint lodged

Sep 26, 2026

An Assamese woman lawyer practising in Delhi was allegedly assaulted by a group of people in the Prasad Nagar area of central Delhi on Friday, September 25 amid an ongoing property dispute, police said on Saturday.

Assam: Dharapur homestay sealed after Gauhati University student’s death, police examine records

Assam: Dharapur homestay sealed after Gauhati University student’s death, police examine records

Sep 26, 2026

The administration has sealed a homestay in Dharapur, Assam following the death of Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria, with police investigating alleged irregularities at the premises and the circumstances surrounding her death.

Guwahati: Six held in Assam cyber-fraud probe, suspected inter-state network under scanner

Guwahati: Six held in Assam cyber-fraud probe, suspected inter-state network under scanner

Sep 26, 2026

Six persons have been arrested in connection with an ongoing cyber-fraud investigation following a raid at Majesty Manor in Hatigaon, Guwahati, police said.

Assam: PGSU Election Tribunal recommends rejection of nominations of two candidates over dual-course enrolment

Assam: PGSU Election Tribunal recommends rejection of nominations of two candidates over dual-course enrolment

Sep 26, 2026

The Election Tribunal constituted to redress election-related grievances in the Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) Election 2026–27 has recommended that the nominations of two candidates be rejected over their simultaneous pursuit of two postgraduate courses.

Gauhati University student death: Family alleges 22-year-old suffered before death, seeks thorough probe

Gauhati University student death: Family alleges 22-year-old suffered before death, seeks thorough probe

Sep 26, 2026

The mortal remains of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria were taken to her home after the completion of her post-mortem examination, as her family awaited further developments in the investigation into her death.

Assam-Gujarat partnership to power India's first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla

Assam-Gujarat partnership to power India's first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla

Sep 26, 2026

India on Saturday, September 26 took a step towards developing a domestic green-fuel ecosystem for the maritime sector with the foundation stone being laid for the country’s first port-based e-methanol production facility at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla.

Assam: Tezpur police arrest woman in connection with Sivasagar man's death

Assam: Tezpur police arrest woman in connection with Sivasagar man's death

Sep 26, 2026

Tezpur Police have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a young man from Sivasagar whose body was recovered from a rented accommodation in Usha Nagar on September 20.

ECI revises SIR process, eases in-person hearing requirements for voters

ECI revises SIR process, eases in-person hearing requirements for voters

Sep 26, 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday, September 26 announced a series of changes to the procedures governing notices, hearings, claims and objections under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Assam Governor leads Nasha Mukt Bharat Padayatra in Barpeta, calls for collective fight against drugs

Assam Governor leads Nasha Mukt Bharat Padayatra in Barpeta, calls for collective fight against drugs

Sep 26, 2026

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya led the Nasha Mukt Bharat Sankalp Padayatra in Barpeta. He called for collective action against drug abuse to protect the younger generation.

‘Himanta Biswa Sarma will also be exposed’: Rakibul Hussain on Gyanesh Kumar controversy

‘Himanta Biswa Sarma will also be exposed’: Rakibul Hussain on Gyanesh Kumar controversy

Sep 26, 2026

Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on Saturday, September 26 alleged that the recent reports of differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) vindicated concerns earlier raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Assam BJP expels 12 Cachar leaders over alleged violation of party discipline

Assam BJP expels 12 Cachar leaders over alleged violation of party discipline

Sep 26, 2026

The Assam BJP has expelled 12 functionaries linked to Silchar Municipal Corporation wards in Cachar. The party said the action followed allegations of indiscipline, though it gave no further details.

"We want encounter, love jihad should stop": Protesters on Gauhati University student's death

Sep 26, 2026

Protesters demanded the death penalty for the accused and called for an investigation into hotels and homestays in the area. They also allegedly demanded an end to what they described as "love jihad" and called for measures to prevent such cases in the future.

Gaurav Gogoi hits back at BJP MP’s Padma Bhushan praise for CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Gaurav Gogoi hits back at BJP MP’s Padma Bhushan praise for CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Sep 26, 2026

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has criticised BJP Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya’s remarks praising Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for a Padma Bhushan, alleging that the Election Commission’s functioning under Kumar has raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process.

Gauhati University student death: Police to seal homestay in Dharapur over alleged documentation violations

Sep 26, 2026

Guwahati Police are set to seal a homestay in Dharapur after preliminary investigation into the death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria found that guests had allegedly been allowed to stay there without proper documentation.

Assam, Gujarat join hands for green energy transition; e-methanol plant launched at Kandla

Assam, Gujarat join hands for green energy transition; e-methanol plant launched at Kandla

Sep 26, 2026

Assam and Gujarat leaders, along with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stone for a 150-TPD e-methanol plant at Kandla. The Rs 1,200 crore first-phase project is aimed at cleaner shipping, jobs and a wider green energy shift.

Assam: Yunis Tamuli questions Ajmal’s roadside prayers, alleges election-time religious politics

Sep 26, 2026

Independent candidate Yunis Tamuli, contesting the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, visited Rupohihat and launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), raising questions over their approach to minority representation and religious politics.

Assam: Five alleged cattle thieves arrested in Nagaon’s Juria

Assam: Five alleged cattle thieves arrested in Nagaon’s Juria

Sep 26, 2026

Juria Police arrested five alleged cattle thieves after an operation in Nagaon district. The action followed repeated complaints, and investigators are examining the group’s alleged wider activities.

Guwahati: Residents block NH-17 over death of Gauhati University female student near Azara PHC, accused in custody

Guwahati: Residents block NH-17 over death of Gauhati University female student near Azara PHC, accused in custody

Sep 26, 2026

A large number of residents blocked National Highway 17 near Azara in Guwahati on Saturday, September 26 protesting the death of a 22-year-old Gauhati University female student whose body was found near Azara PHC. The protest disrupted traffic on the key route connecting the city with the Guwahati airport

Assam to distribute over 3 lakh bicycles to class 9 students: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam to distribute over 3 lakh bicycles to class 9 students: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sep 26, 2026

Assam will distribute more than 3 lakh bicycles to Class 9 students across the state. The Cabinet-backed scheme aims to ease school travel, improve attendance and reduce dropouts.