Assam: Fire destroys property worth several lakhs at house in South Salmara’s Tumni
Nov 05, 2026A major fire damaged Habibur Rahman's home in Tumni village. Losses ran into several lakhs, while an electrical short circuit is suspected.
'A name that echoes through every household': Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to Bhupen Hazarika
Nov 05, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, November 5 paid tribute to legendary singer and cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika on his death anniversary, remembering his enduring contribution to Assam's cultural heritage and musical legacy.
Woman allegedly killed over witchcraft suspicion in Assam's Digboi, three women detained
Nov 05, 2026A woman was allegedly murdered on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Assam's Digboi area, with police arresting three women in connection with the incident.
Assam: Bus travelling from Duliajan to Guwahati overturns on NH-27, three critically injured
Nov 05, 2026A passenger bus travelling from Duliajan to Guwahati overturned on National Highway 27 at Jorabat, Assam, leaving several passengers injured, including three who sustained serious injuries.
Assam: Ghanakanta Gogoi’s body reaches Dibrugarh, post mortem to be conducted tomorrow after 10 am
Nov 04, 2026The body of Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in Guwahati Hotel Bilas Inn shooting, who was killed in a police encounter in Assam’s Sivasagar district in the early hours of Wednesday, November 4, was brought to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh at around 7.10 pm today. The post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted on Thursday after 10 am.
Assam: Dibrugarh administration seals firecracker warehouse over alleged licence violation
Nov 04, 2026The Dibrugarh district administration has intensified its enforcement drive against the illegal storage and sale of firecrackers across the city, taking action against traders found violating licensing requirements and prescribed safety regulations.
Assam: Jatinga Festival to return on November 21–22 with new venue, Bollywood singers
Nov 04, 2026The Jatinga Festival 2026 will be held on November 21 and 22 in Assam's Dima Hasao district, with performances by Bollywood playback singers Kunal Ganjawala and Madhubanti Bagchi and the introduction of a new beauty pageant, ‘Wings of Jatinga’, as part of this year's celebrations.
NFR to run 3 pairs of special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja rush; 14 trips planned
Nov 04, 2026The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate three pairs of festival special trains, comprising 14 trips, to manage the additional passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja, providing additional connectivity between Assam and other parts of the country.
BJP holds ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ rally in Assam’s Golakganj, accuses opposition of undermining constitutional institutions
Nov 04, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a rally titled ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ (Ganatantra Bachao, Arajakata Hatao) in Assam’s Golakganj on Wednesday, with party leaders accusing the Congress and other opposition parties of undermining democratic institutions and attempting to create political instability in the country.
‘Himanta Biswa Sarma will end up in jail’: Gaurav Gogoi targets Assam CM over corruption, power tariff hike
Nov 04, 2026Gaurav Gogoi accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and attacked Assam's higher power costs. He said consumers faced mounting liabilities while the government prioritised schemes and corporate interests.
BJP's 'Save Democracy' campaign gathers pace, Himanta Biswa Sarma joins Bihar march
Nov 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP Assam president Dilip Saikia took part in separate 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' marches in Bihar and Assam on Wednesday, November 4, as the party stepped up its political campaign against the Congress.
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita addresses Ibero-American Summit in Spanish, draws applause
Nov 04, 2026India made its debut as an observer nation at the Ibero-American Summit this year, with Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita leading the country's delegation at the international gathering in Madrid, Spain.
‘Shooter may not be the mastermind’: Gaurav Gogoi alleges land mafia link in Guwahati shootout
Nov 04, 2026Gaurav Gogoi met the bereaved Bharali family and sought a wider probe into the Guwahati hotel shootout. He said the accused's encounter must not obscure any alleged land mafia network behind the killings.
Assam: Asam Sahitya Sabha announces five nominees for 2027-29 president's post
Nov 04, 2026The Asam Sahitya Sabha has announced five nominees for the post of president for the 2027-29 term, initiating the process to select the next head of the state's leading literary organisation.
Nine youths go missing in Assam’s Tinsukia, suspected ULFA-I link under probe
Nov 04, 2026Nine youths have gone missing from different parts of Assam’s Tinsukia district, triggering concern among their families and local residents, amid intelligence inputs suspecting that they may have joined the banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I).
'July floods were a man-made catastrophe': Debabrata Saikia accuses Assam government of negligence
Nov 04, 2026Former Assam Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday, November 4 accused the state government of administrative negligence in handling the floods that devastated parts of Upper Assam in July, describing the disaster as a "man-made catastrophe" and announcing that a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Gauhati High Court.
Assam: Sivasagar administration to launch November 7 eviction drive to clear Yamuna waterbody encroachments
Nov 04, 2026The Sivasagar district administration has decided to launch an eviction drive on November 7 to remove encroachments from the Yamuna waterbody, following a crucial meeting with local representatives, government officials and leaders of the All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) on Wednesday, November 4.
Dimasa Students’ Union objects to Nagaland CM’s remark on Kacharis in Dimapur
Nov 04, 2026The Dimasa Students’ Union has challenged Neiphiu Rio’s reported description of Kacharis as migrants in Dimapur. The dispute centres on the community’s indigenous identity, ancestral connection and historical legacy.
‘Will Sanatanis ever vote for him?’ Himanta Sarma questions Rahul Gandhi's stance on Ram temple, Article 370
Nov 04, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned Rahul Gandhi's positions during a BJP padyatra in Purnea. He argued that these positions and allegations of electoral manipulation would continue to hurt Congress electorally.
‘Modi wins hearts, vote-chori campaign has no value’: Himanta Sarma takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi
Nov 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, November 4 targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra in Purnia, Bihar, claiming that people continue to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would ensure Gandhi's electoral defeat in future elections.
Assam hotel shooting: Accused Ghanakanta Gogoi’s post-mortem to be conducted at AMCH
Nov 04, 2026The post-mortem examination of Ghanakanta Gogoi, who died in a police encounter in Assam’s Sivasagar district in the early hours of November 4, will be conducted at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh instead of Sivasagar Civil Hospital.
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