Assam News

Assam: BJP stages booth-level mobilisation across Nagaon as Lok Sabha bypoll campaign ends

The BJP on Sunday, October 4 stepped up its grassroots mobilisation across the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency on the final day of campaigning for the by-election, with padyatras organised across all 2,309 polling booths as the party and its NDA allies made a final push for candidate Debashish Sharma.

Guwahati traffic police gets 50 new motorcycles for faster patrolling, response

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, October 4 handed over 50 motorcycles to the traffic branch of the Guwahati Police, aiming to strengthen road patrolling, traffic management and rapid response capabilities in the city.

Guwahati: STF arrests Bihar resident for alleged espionage links with Pakistan

The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a Bihar resident in Guwahati for his alleged links with a Pakistan Intelligence Operative (PIO) and suspected involvement in sharing security-related information with Pakistani intelligence, as per reports.

Assam: 30 bags of government-supplied urea fertiliser seized in Hailakandi, allegedly being smuggled to Mizoram

Thirty bags of government-supplied urea fertiliser were seized in Hailakandi district following an operation by the Bilaipur Police Outpost. Two Eco vans carrying the fertiliser were also seized during the operation.

Guwahati to get 60 new libraries, one in each municipal ward: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to establish 60 libraries across Guwahati, with one library in each municipal ward, aimed at providing dedicated spaces for students, researchers and readers in the city.

"Take oath at Kamakhya temple, I will call off protest": Akhil Gogoi challenges Assam CM

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi hit back at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his allegation that the legislator was protesting against the government’s flood relief measures to claim political credit, saying he had no interest in taking credit for the relief work and would even give a written undertaking to that effect.

If road-side schools are in poor shape, what about remote areas?: BJP MP flags poor school infrastructure in Karbi Anglong

Diphu Lok Sabha MP Amarsing Tisso has raised concerns over the condition of government schools in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district after inspecting several educational institutions in the Singhasan Council constituency and flagging deficiencies in infrastructure and basic facilities.

Assam: Football match turns violent as players, supporters clash in Cachar village, several injured

A football match in Assam’s Cachar district turned violent after a disagreement over a referee’s decision escalated into a physical clash between players and supporters of the two teams, leaving several people injured. The incident, which took place at Sripur village under Katigorah, was captured on mobile phone cameras by spectators.

Assam: Anti-drug rally held in Kokrajhar as BoNSU raises concern over growing drug menace

The Bodo National Students Union (BoNSU) on Sunday, October 4 organised an anti-drug awareness rally in Kokrajhar town, calling for stronger government and administrative measures to check the growing prevalence of drug abuse in Kokrajhar district and the wider Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Three liquor outlets near school spark concern in Assam's Dibrugarh

Thieves break into Guwahati Ganesh Temple; steal gold, silver and cash worth Rs 3 lakh

A Ganesh temple located along a national highway in Boragaon, Guwahati, was allegedly burgled during the night, with thieves escaping with gold and silver ornaments, cash and other valuables estimated at around Rs 3 lakh, police said.

Three killed as boat capsizes at Merbil in Assam’s Ghilmara

A boat carrying three people capsized at Merbil in Assam’s Ghilmara area. Police and local residents recovered the bodies as details of the incident were awaited.

Silchar civic poll: Alleged voting by non-municipal voter triggers questions over verification

A viral social media video has triggered controversy during the first election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, with questions being raised over how a resident allegedly belonging to a panchayat area was able to cast his vote in Ward 3 of the civic body.

Assam: Parts of Hojai to observe dry day from October 5 ahead of Nagaon Bypoll

Several areas of Assam’s Hojai district will observe a dry day from 5 pm on October 5 until the completion of polling on October 6 in view of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, according to an order issued by the district administration.

Assam man dies by suicide, family alleges harassment by moneylenders

Assam: Ulamas raise ‘Congress go back’, chant ‘AIUDF Zindabad’ at MLA Asif Nazar’s residence

Assam: Human rights body alleges illegal coal mining, transport involving 67 dumpers in Tinsukia

The IHRC's Tinsukia district committee has alleged illegal coal mining and transport in Ledo involving 67 dumpers. It has sought a high-level inquiry while probing claims of official links, a leaked letter and the later closure of the route.

Assam: AIUDF campaign vehicle vandalised in Nagaon amid election tension

Assam: Badruddin Ajmal accused of making late-night mosque visits, seeking votes through religious appeals

Nursing shortage at Assam hospital puts patient care under strain ahead of medical college launch

Lovlina Borgohain targets Olympic medal upgrade after Asian Games gold

Lovlina Borgohain returned from the Asian Games after beating Bao Ziyi to win women's 75kg gold on her birthday. The victory has reset her focus on the World Championships and an upgraded Olympic medal at Los Angeles.