Former BSF personnel arrested in Assam's Cachar for alleged theft of equipment worth Rs 60,000
Nov 01, 2026A 55-year-old former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel has been arrested in Assam's Cachar district for allegedly stealing equipment worth around Rs 60,000 from a mechanical company where he was employed as a security guard.
Illegal chemical manufacturing unit busted inside house in Silchar, products worth Rs 50 lakh seized
Nov 01, 2026An alleged illegal chemical manufacturing unit operating from a residential premises in Silchar's Sirukandi area was busted by Cachar Police, with cleaning products worth more than Rs 50 lakh seized and one person arrested.
Sports infrastructure key to developing young talent in Assam: Minister Biswajit Daimary
Nov 01, 2026Assam is focusing on developing sports infrastructure and providing better training facilities to young athletes to help them compete at national and international events, state minister Biswajit Daimary said.
Three seriously injured in road accident on NH-27 in Assam's Jagiroad
Nov 01, 2026Three people were seriously injured in an accident on NH-27 in Jagiroad. The crash has renewed concerns over safety along the busy highway corridor.
Assam BJP appoints district in-charges for Jorhat, Golaghat and Tinsukia
Nov 01, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia has appointed in-charges for Jorhat, Golaghat and Tinsukia districts. The move allocates party oversight across the three district units.
Assam boxer Ankushita Boro wins gold at International Tammer Tournament in Finland
Nov 01, 2026Assam boxer Ankushita Boro clinched the gold medal at the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland, defeating Great Britain's Ella Thompstone 4-1 in the final on November 1.
Man arrested for alleged arson at warehouse in Assam's Silchar
Nov 01, 2026Police have arrested a man identified as Mani Majumdar in connection with the alleged arson at the warehouse of Lovely Interiors in North Krishnapur, Silchar, on October 26.
Assam Sports Award recipient Prabin Chandra Das dies at 81 after prolonged illness
Nov 01, 2026Prabin Chandra Das, recipient of the Assam government's sports award and working president of the All Assam Kabaddi Association, died on Sunday, November 1 after battling a serious liver ailment for several weeks. He was 81.
Assam: Asam Sahitya Sabha forms three-member panel to conduct elections for top posts for 2027-29 term
Nov 01, 2026The Asam Sahitya Sabha, the state's oldest literary organisation, has constituted a three-member election sub-committee to conduct elections for the posts of vice-president and general secretary for the 2027-2029 term.
Assam CM thanks BJP workers for Shimla rally, takes dig at Himachal CM
Nov 01, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked BJP workers for the Shimla rally and criticised Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. His remarks sharpened the BJP-Congress exchange over alleged Election Commission bias.
Nearly 100 bighas of farmland damaged during Bharatmala roadwork in Assam's Cachar, farmers seek compensation
Nov 01, 2026Nearly 100 bighas of agricultural land have reportedly been damaged in Assam's Cachar district following the collapse of an embankment created during road construction under the Bharatmala project, leaving several farmers facing crop losses and financial difficulties.
Assam: Panic in Sivasagar’s Namati as ONGC explosion sends thick black smoke across area
Nov 01, 2026A reported ONGC explosion sent thick black smoke across Namti in Assam's Sivasagar district. The incident sparked panic and prompted residents to question safety near populated areas.
Bhutan builds 108 Buddhist stupas in nine hours, sets historic record for global peace
Nov 01, 2026In a major initiative promoting global peace, unity and brotherhood, Bhutan has constructed 108 Buddhist stupas, known as Jangchub Chortens, along a 12-km stretch of the Mao Chhu River in Gelephu, completing the ambitious project in just nine hours.
Assam targets procurement of 8.49 lakh MT of paddy at ₹2,441 per quintal in 2026-27
Nov 01, 2026The Assam government will procure 8.49 lakh metric tonnes of paddy at ₹2,441 per quintal in 2026-27. The drive seeks to secure fair returns for farmers and strengthen the state's agricultural sector.
Assam: Eight cattle die after 48 animals seized in Goalpara’s Baghwan
Nov 01, 2026Baghwan Police intercepted and seized 48 cattle allegedly being transported illegally in Goalpara. Eight animals have died, while several others remain in critical condition.
Assam: Student suffers head injury at Nagaon school, parents allege delay in medical assistance
Nov 01, 2026A private school in Assam’s Nagaon district has come under scrutiny following allegations by parents that the school authorities failed to arrange immediate medical assistance for a student who sustained a head injury after falling on the school premises.
Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu highlights Tribal Welfare initiatives during Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada
Nov 01, 2026Assam minister Ranoj Pegu outlined tribal welfare measures during a press conference in Guwahati. The initiatives focus on education, Aadhaar enrolment, land security and socio-economic empowerment.
'Nehru's great-grandson lectures on vote chori, what an irony': Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi
Nov 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, November 1 launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning the Congress party's historical record on leadership elections and accusing the Gandhi family of ignoring the legacy of the 1984 anti-Sikh violence.
Assam teachers warn of fresh agitation over scholarship exams, mid-day meal funds
Nov 01, 2026Teachers across Assam have warned of fresh protests over long-pending demands, including the restoration of scholarship examinations, timely release of mid-day meal funds, improved school infrastructure funding and the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission.
Guwahati hotel shooting: SIT obtains arms licence of accused Ghanakanta Gogoi, summons wife
Nov 01, 2026The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati, which left five people dead and one injured, has obtained the arms licence of accused Ghanakanta Gogoi's pistol and summoned his wife, Junmoni Gogoi, for questioning on Sunday, November 1.
Assam reviews accommodation arrangements for Bhupen Hazarika Birth centenary finale in Delhi
Nov 01, 2026Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah reviewed accommodation plans for guests attending Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary finale in New Delhi. The exercise aims to ensure seamless stays and warm hospitality during the November 29 ceremony.
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