Assam News

Kaziranga records highest-ever 4.68 lakh tourists in 2025-26: Assam CM

Tourist footfall at Kaziranga National Park rose by more than 15 per cent in 2025-26 to a record 4.68 lakh visitors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on May 29.

Hundreds join candle protest demanding justice in mysterious deaths of two Kokrajhar schoolgirls

Hundreds of people participated in a massive candlelight rally organised by the All Assam Adivasi Students’ Association (AASA) at Dholmara in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on May 29, demanding justice and a high-level investigation into the mysterious deaths of two schoolgirls.

Why did court reject Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail? Assam AG explains

Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on May 29 said the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta was rejected after the prosecution highlighted several key concerns before the court, including the possibility of absconding and influencing witnesses.

Manipur: Ukhrul Kuki CSOs condemn alleged force on protesters at Shangkai, demand action over abducted civilians and killings

The Kuki CSO Working Committee alleged that security personnel used force against protesters at Shangkai. The group demanded medical aid, a judicial inquiry, and action over the abduction of 14 civilians and the killing of three pastors.

BJP MLA Ranoj Pegu congratulates scientists on discovery of new frog species in Nagaland

Ranoj Pegu congratulated Bhaskar Saikia and the Zoological Survey of India team for discovering Amolops kamal in Nagaland. He said naming the species after late researcher Dr Kamal Choudhury honours his legacy and underlines the region’s biodiversity.

POCSO case registered against Assam’s Dhubri Panchayat President and husband amid forgery allegations

Dhubri Police have registered a POCSO case against Janobi Mandal and Basir Uddin. The move sharpens scrutiny of alleged forged birth records and a withdrawn High Court petition.

Youth detained in connection with mysterious death of married woman in Dibrugarh

A youth has been detained by police in connection with the mysterious death of a married woman at Lengapathar in the Bogibeel area of Assam’s Dibrugarh district, officials said.

Student allegedly beaten by teacher in Assam’s Bongaigaon, suffers ear injury

A shocking incident of alleged corporal punishment has come to light from Bongaigaon district of Assam, where a Class VII student was reportedly severely assaulted by a teacher inside a school classroom.

Kokrajhar VCDC chairman arrested in illegal Sal tree felling case

Abul Sheikh, Chairman of Jalabila VCDC under Parbatjhora subdivision in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the illegal felling of valuable sal trees in the Mahamaya forest area, sources said on May 29.

Over 33 kg beef seized in separate river patrol operations in Assam’s Dhubri, four arrested

In a series of swift river patrol operations in Assam’s Dhubri district, police seized more than 33 kilograms of suspected beef being transported through boats and arrested four individuals in connection with two separate incidents.

Assam Congress revokes expulsion order against Nilamani Sen Deka

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has withdrawn Nilamani Sen Deka's expulsion with immediate effect. The order, issued under Gaurav Gogoi's direction, marks a key organisational move ahead of political activity in the state.

Assam, Meghalaya agree to expedite boundary resolution process: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 29 said Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to expedite the ongoing boundary demarcation process to arrive at a lasting solution to the long-pending inter-state border issue.

Army jawan among three dead after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Assam

An Indian Army jawan was among three persons who died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara district on May 29, officials and local sources said.

Gauhati High Court rejects bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta in Zubeen Garg death case

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shyam Kanu Mahanta in connection with the death case of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, whose death took place on September 19, 2025, in Singapore.

Three held in Assam's Tinsukia for alleged bid to join ULFA-I, extortion links under probe

Assam Police detained three men in Tinsukia over an alleged bid to join ULFA-I. Investigators are now probing their suspected role in an extortion network linked to the banned outfit.

Assam: Three dead, one critical after septic tank tragedy in Goalpara’s Goraimari

A tragic incident in Goraimari under Assam’s Goalpara claimed the lives of three people while they were cleaning a septic tank at an under-construction toilet facility. Another person remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Assam CM targets reducing BPL population below 3 per cent in next five years

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam aims to cut the BPL population below 3% in the next five years. He said the Viksit Assam vision depends on inclusive growth, jobs, welfare and infrastructure reaching every household.

Gauhati High Court to pronounce verdict on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea in Zubeen Garg death case today

The Gauhati High Court is set to pronounce its order on Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail plea today in the Zubeen Garg death case. The order comes after charges were framed and as the case moves into trial with witness statements due from June 8.

Assam journalist assaulted, media office vandalised in Silchar; one detained

A 25-year-old journalist from Assam’s Silchar was allegedly assaulted by a group of unidentified miscreants, while the office of local media house Barak Bani was vandalised on the evening of May 28.

Nagaon's highway parking ban faces alleged violation in Assam's Kaliabor

Assam: Nagaon grazing reserve allegedly turned into settlement; locals demand eviction of 120 families