Assam News

Amit Shah likely to visit Mizoram on October 5, projects set for inauguration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Mizoram on October 5 and inaugurate several projects, including initiatives under the state Cooperation Department, government officials said on September 25.

‘Northeast is not where India ends, but where India begins’: Gen Upendra Dwivedi in Guwahati

Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd) on September 25 described the Northeast as a "true gateway" to India, calling on young people to combine technological skills with adaptability, ability and a strong grounding in Indian values.

Northeast can emerge as India's 'living lab' for tech, problem-solving: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 25 said the Northeast can emerge as one of India's "living laboratories" for technology and practical problem-solving, as he launched the North East Seva Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) in Guwahati.

Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne”: BJP MLA mocks Rakibul Hussain over Rahul Gandhi as PM remark

BJP MLA Jitu Goswami has hit back at Congress MP Rakibul Hussain over his recent remark that Rahul Gandhi would become the Prime Minister of India in 2027.

Nearly 15 tonnes of tobacco seized in Assam’s Kamrup, one arrested

Goroimari Police seized nearly 15 tonnes of suspected tobacco products from a warehouse at Kanahara in Kamrup district and arrested one person in connection with the alleged illegal trade.

Assam's Boko hosts awareness programme on Ayurveda, mental health and substance abuse

An awareness programme was organised at the Boko Block Primary Health Centre (BPHC) in Assam's Kamrup district on September 25 to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026, with health officials discussing Ayurveda, mental health and the growing concerns surrounding tobacco and substance abuse.

Assam seeks technology-driven solutions for flood preparedness: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 25, said the state was looking for technology-driven solutions to strengthen flood preparedness, particularly after the recent floods caused significant loss of lives and property.

Two Bangladeshi women detained in Guwahati, fake Aadhaar cards seized

Two Bangladeshi women were detained at Guwahati railway station for allegedly entering India without valid documents while they were travelling to West Bengal, police said on Friday, September 25.

70-year-old helpless man rescued in Assam's Tinsukia, to be shifted to old-age home

A 70-year-old man was rescued in a helpless condition from the Na-Khorai area of Assam’s Tinsukia district, following which local residents arranged for his medical treatment and plans to shift him to an old-age home.

Two-day regional conference on family court issues to be held in Guwahati

The Supreme Court’s Committee for Family Court Matters and the Gauhati High Court will hold a two-day regional conference in Guwahati on September 26 and 27. The event will examine how ADR and adjudication can address family disputes more sensitively and swiftly.

Assam universities asked to prepare institution-specific plans to strengthen higher education

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Friday, September 25, asked universities in the state to prepare institution-specific plans with clear priorities, measurable targets and timelines to strengthen higher education.

BJP releases Municipal Area Development Sankalp Patra ahead of Silchar Civic polls

Ahead of the Silchar Municipal Corporation election, the BJP released its Municipal Area Development Sankalp Patra in the presence of Jayanta Malla Baruah. The document places urban development and civic infrastructure at the centre of the party’s campaign for the newly constituted 42-ward body.

Assam PHE temporary workers allege misbehaviour with central committee members

The Morigaon district unit of the All Assam PHE Temporary Workers Employees Council held a press conference alleging that members of the organisation's central committee were subjected to "insulting" and improper behaviour at the office of the Chief Engineer.

Toddler drowns after falling into water-filled pit near home in Assam's Bongaigaon

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned after falling into a water-filled pit near his home in Jogighopa in Assam’s Bongaigaon district.

Gauhati University poll row: AASU-backed candidate goes on hunger strike over candidature rejection

Assam students’ union demands action over alleged illegal riverbed mining in Dima Hasao

The All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), Dima Hasao district committee, has submitted a representation to the Chief Conservator of Forests, Haflong, seeking action against what it alleged were illegal and unregulated riverbed mining activities across the district.

‘100 years’ out of Nagaon: Himanta warns Congress as BJP pushes for bypoll win

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 25 said the Congress could remain out of the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat for the next 100 years if it loses the upcoming by-election, while asserting that the BJP is seeking support beyond religious lines.

Assam launches NESFIC 2026 with focus on innovation, start-ups and industry

Assam inaugurated NESFIC 2026 at Khanapara under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan. The initiative seeks to connect campuses, government and industry while backing student-led solutions.

Assam ASHAs help design multilingual AI chatbot for cervical cancer screening

Around 100 ASHAs in Assam joined a Guwahati workshop to co-design an AI training platform and multilingual voice chatbot for cervical cancer screening. The project aims to give them clinically verified, field-friendly support without adding to their digital workload.

Gaurav Gogoi, other Assam Congress leaders detained during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and MP Gaurav Gogoi and several senior Congress leaders were detained by police on Friday, September 25, during a protest in Guwahati against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

AJP’s Hojai office-bearers join AGP ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Several office-bearers and workers of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) joined the Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) ahead of the by-election to the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.