Assam News

Tinsukia rights body seeks probe into cracks reported in Ledo’s Jharna Basti

The Tinsukia District Committee of the International Human Rights Council (IHRC) has expressed concern over cracks reported at several locations in Jharna Basti of Ledo and called for a scientific assessment of the situation.

Under-construction bridge collapses in Assam’s Hailakandi, cause under scrutiny

An under-construction bridge collapsed at Bargul in Mohanpur Part-II under the Algapur-Katlicherra constituency in Assam’s Hailakandi district, officials said.

Assam: Congress alleges widespread rigging in Nagaon bypoll, seeks repoll at affected booths

Senior Congress leader and Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain on October 7 accused the ruling BJP of rigging the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll and demanded repolling at polling stations where he alleged large-scale irregularities took place.

Assam: 5 including female mastermind arrested in Jorhat honey-trapping, extortion case

Jorhat Police have arrested five people, including two women, for their alleged involvement in a honey-trapping and blackmail racket operating in the district, following a complaint filed by a private-sector bank manager from Tinsukia.

Over 35 Assam Police officers transferred in major reshuffle

More than 35 Assam Police officers of various ranks, including deputy commissioners of police and battalion commandants, have been transferred in a major reshuffle, according to a notification issued by the state government.

Assam: Allegations of financial irregularities surface against former acting principal of Dhubri Girls’ College

Allegations of financial irregularities and withholding of contractor dues have surfaced against Multufa Begum, former Acting Principal of Dhubri Girls’ College, following a complaint over non-payment of around Rs 6 lakh for infrastructure works completed at the institution.

Akhil Gogoi warns of statewide agitation over delay in Assam flood compensation

Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday, October 7 escalated his criticism of the Assam government over the alleged delay in compensation to flood-affected families, warning of a statewide democratic agitation if the government fails to address his demands.

Assam: Man held after allegedly attempting to sexually assault 22-year-old woman in Bongaigaon

A 22-year-old tribal woman was allegedly subjected to an attempted sexual assault while returning home after a computer class in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, following which local residents caught the accused and handed him over to police.

Woman allegedly assaulted by group over pond dispute in Assam’s Nagaon

Gauhati HC seeks Assam government response on plea challenging M K Yadava’s continuation as forest secretary

The Gauhati High Court has sought responses from the Assam government and other respondents on a petition challenging the continuation of M K Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest) in the state.

CPI(M), Left protest in Guwahati seeking Rs 25 lakh for families of Upper Assam flood victims

The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), along with several other Left parties, staged a protest at Volvo Point in Ulubari, Guwahati, on Wednesday, October 7 demanding enhanced compensation for victims of the floods in Upper Assam and immediate financial assistance for affected families.

Assam CID arrests man in alleged Rs 40 lakh Canara Bank vehicle loan fraud case

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police has arrested a Guwahati-based man in connection with an alleged Rs 40 lakh vehicle loan fraud involving multiple branches of Canara Bank, officials said.

Assam government constitutes statutory bodies for environmental impact assessment, clearance

The Assam government has formally constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), strengthening the state-level mechanism for appraisal and decision-making on projects requiring environmental clearance.

Uttar Pradesh tourist apologises after filming Assam women bathing at Meghalaya waterfall

A tourist from Uttar Pradesh allegedly filmed a group of women from Assam while they were bathing at Mawsawa Falls in Meghalaya's Sohra area, leading to a confrontation after one of the women noticed the recording.

Assam CM rewards Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain with Rs 50 lakh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented boxer Lovlina Borgohain a cheque for Rs 50 lakh after her Asian Games gold. The honour capped a warm welcome in Guwahati and underscored her achievement for Assam and Indian boxing.

Jogighopa police arrest man with fake gold boat in Assam’s Bongaigaon

Assam: Bodies of three accident victims brought home, grief grips Nagaon’s Panikhaiti

‘Congress loses even with ballot papers’: Himanta Biswa Sarma after Silchar civic poll results

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 6 took a swipe at the Congress after the BJP-led NDA secured a majority in the first Silchar Municipal Corporation election, saying the opposition party “loses even with ballot papers”.

Assam ranks second in India in access to essential medicines, says Himanta

Assam has ranked second in India in access to essential medicines across public healthcare institutions, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on October 6, describing the achievement as a boost to the state's healthcare system.

Assam: BJP-led NDA wins first Silchar Municipal Corporation election

The BJP-led NDA on October 6 won the first election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, securing 34 of the 42 seats, officials said.

Assam PWD engineer arrested for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe in Dibrugarh

An Assistant Executive Engineer of the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) was arrested in Dibrugarh district on October 6 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) said.