Assam News

Four workers killed in cylinder blast at Khadi industry unit in Assam's Cachar

A cylinder explosion at a Khadi industry unit in Assam's Cachar district killed four workers and injured several others. Police and district officials have launched an inquiry as some of the injured remain critical.

Assam's Taekwondo star Rodali Barua takes legal fight over exclusion from India's Asian Games team, seeks CM's intervention

Less than two years after scripting history by ending India's decade-long medal drought at the Asian Taekwondo Championships, Assam's Rodali Barua has found herself fighting a very different battle, one outside the competition arena.

"Government failed flood victims": Gaurav Gogoi's sharp attack in Assam's Morigaon

With an eye on the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on July 26 organised a Congress workers conference at the Morigaon Bihutoli, in collaboration with the Morigaon District Congress Committee.

Beyond politics, humanity takes the lead as Dhing MLA reaches flood-hit Upper Assam with relief

Amid the widespread devastation caused by the recent floods in Upper Assam, relief efforts have continued to draw support from across political and social divides, underscoring a growing message of solidarity in the face of one of the region's worst humanitarian crises.

Assam CM felicitates first Assamese Mount Everest summiteer Rupamani Garh, assures Assam Police job

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated Rupamani Garh after her Mount Everest summit. He announced a Rs 10 lakh award and assured her an Assam Police job, underscoring the state's recognition of her achievement.

Assam: All 23 missing forest officials return safely after three days stranded in Dima Hasao forest

All 23 forest officials of the Maibang Forest Division, who had gone missing during a patrol in the dense forests of Assam's Dima Hasao district, returned safely on Sunday, July 26 morning after spending three nights inside the wilderness.

Assam government waives stamp duty on SHG loans up to Rs 10 lakh

The Assam Cabinet has approved a stamp duty waiver on SHG loans up to Rs 10 lakh. The move is meant to lower borrowing costs and support rural women's livelihoods and enterprises.

Assam: Three dead as LPG cylinder explodes at industrial unit in Cachar district, police launch probe

A massive LPG cylinder explosion at an industrial unit in Assam's Cachar district claimed the lives of at least three workers and left several others seriously injured on Sunday, July 26 prompting a police investigation into the incident.

Assam announces Professor Tabu Ram Taid Memorial Literary Awards 2026 recipients

Assam has announced the recipients of the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Memorial Literary Awards 2026. The honours recognise contributions to literature, language and translation ahead of the August 1 ceremony in Guwahati.

'Operation against anti-national elements': Himanta calls STF action a major blow to alleged Pakistan-based network

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Assam STF had acted against alleged Shahzad Bhatti Network operatives in multiple districts. The operation, the agency said, exposed the alleged network's presence in the state and widened an ongoing investigation.

Assam Governor pays tribute to Kargil Heroes at State War Memorial in Guwahati

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya paid floral tributes to Kargil martyrs at the State War Memorial in Guwahati and met veterans, serving personnel and families of the fallen. He said the day honours the armed forces valour and urged the youth to serve the nation with discipline and commitment.

PM Modi reviews Assam floods with Sarbananda Sonowal; 'stands shoulder-to-shoulder' with state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sarbananda Sonowal to review Assam's flood situation as the Union minister toured affected areas in Dibrugarh. The outreach marked Modi's second intervention in two days as the Centre assured support for relief and rehabilitation.

Assam CM announces Rs 12 crore relief drive as flood death toll reaches 66

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's flood toll has reached 66 and appealed for wider relief support. The BJP's Rs 12 crore drive aims to quickly send clothing aid to affected families in four districts.

Body recovered from Dikhow River believed to be missing flood victim in Assam's Sivasagar

A man's body was recovered from the Dikhow River in Assam's Sivasagar on July 25, with the family suspecting it to be that of Amlan Borgohain from Mechagarh, who had been missing after being swept away by strong flood currents earlier this week.

Three Assam youths arrested over bid to organise protest in Lakhimpur

Three youths in Assam's Lakhimpur were arrested after allegedly trying to organise a protest in support of the youth movement. The case has drawn attention because they had reportedly sought permission for a peaceful demonstration before being booked under BNS provisions.

Missing twenty-three Assam forest personnel found safe after overnight search

An Assam Forest Department patrol team that lost contact in remote border forests has been traced safe after an extensive two-day search. The episode underscored the difficult terrain and communication gaps faced by frontline forest staff.

Assam: Six arrested after two-year-old allegedly sold for Rs 55,000 in Silchar

Assam: Three prisoners escape from Golaghat hospital ward, flee with police motorcycle

Assam waives stamp duty on SHG loans up to Rs 10 lakh, approves key policy decisions

The Assam Cabinet waived stamp duty on SHG loans up to Rs 10 lakh and approved changes to property, medical admission and recruitment rules. The decisions extend credit relief, tighten documentation norms and alter reservation and procurement processes.

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 66, over 6.5 lakh still affected

Assam's flood situation improved slightly, but more than 6.54 lakh people remained affected in six districts. Relief operations continue as hundreds of villages stay inundated and key rivers flow above danger level.

23 Assam forest officials lose contact during patrol near Nagaland border; search under way