Assam News

Massive night fire guts house in Rangapara, resident escapes narrowly

A devastating fire broke out late at night in Rangapara in Assam’s Sonitpur district, reducing a residential house to ashes and leaving its lone occupant narrowly escaping with his life.

From Kaziranga corridor to Vande Bharat sleeper: PM Modi’s two-day Assam visit packs big projects

PM Modi's Assam visit to focus on infrastructure upgrades, including the Kaziranga corridor and the Vande Bharat sleeper train. These projects aim to boost connectivity, tourism, and local development

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises revelations on Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan links this month

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 9 said documents purportedly detailing alleged links between state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and Pakistan would be made public before the end of January, intensifying an already bitter political row ahead of the Assembly elections.

BJP-led alliance will field candidates for all three Assam Rajya Sabha seats: Himanta

Addressing a press conference, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the ruling front was certain of winning two seats, while the third could also tilt in its favour. “The BJP, AGP and our united front will put candidates in all three seats,” he said. “We will win in two for sure. The third one, we may win or lose.”

Assam cabinet clears special prosecutors, Rs 5 crore grant in Zubeen Garg death case

Assam cabinet appoints special prosecutors and sanctions Rs 5 crore for the Zubeen Garg death case investigation. The move aims to ensure efficient handling and transparency in the legal process

Upper Assam church conference draws 500, highlights youth and community prayer

Elephant herd enters villages in Assam's Boko, residents stay indoors as damage mounts

Assam Congress leader urges Supreme Court to halt Gauhati High Court relocation plan

Assam Congress leader petitions Supreme Court to halt Gauhati High Court relocation citing justice accessibility concerns. The court's response is awaited amid ongoing debates

Assam Police honour officers for child protection work under Sishu Mitra programme

Assam Police honoured officers for their dedication to child protection under the Sishu Mitra programme. The initiative aims to safeguard children's rights and provide support to those in distress

Assam CM urges youth to marry early while distributing ADRE appointment letters

NEP 2020 opens new pathways for research and skills: Assam education minister

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on January 9 said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a major shift towards a more flexible, student-focused and skill-driven higher education system, with long-term implications for employability and research.

BJP sets 2026 poll target in Karbi Anglong, aims clean sweep in hill districts

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 9, held a joint extended meeting of its East Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong district units at the Langsudo L.P. School playground under the Bithung Rengthama MAC constituency in West Karbi Anglong district, setting an ambitious target of a clean sweep in the hill districts in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

Assam Don Bosco University to launch Northeast's first satellite aboard ISRO rocket

Assam Don Bosco University will launch LACHIT-1, the first satellite from Northeast India, aboard ISRO's PSLV-C62 rocket on January 12.

BJP plotted to 'delete 10,000 pro-opposition votes' per Assam constituency: Akhil Gogoi writes to EC

Akhil Gogoi accuses BJP of attempting to delete thousands of opposition votes in Assam. He calls on the Election Commission to act swiftly to protect electoral integrity

Assam: Morigaon court convicts two in separate POCSO cases

A court in Assam’s Morigaon has convicted two accused in separate cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, sentencing them to rigorous imprisonment and imposing fines.

Cyber fraud risks take centre stage at NABARD workshop for northeast banks

NABARD held a workshop to address cyber fraud risks faced by banks in the northeast. The event focused on enhancing security measures and raising awareness among banking officials

BJP Assam President Dilip Saikia visits West Karbi Anglong ahead of key hill meeting

Saikia is scheduled to address a joint extended executive meeting of the two BJP hill districts, aimed at strengthening organisational efforts and preparing for future initiatives in the region.

No voter list published yet, so how can there be ‘vote chori’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 9 rejected the Congress party’s allegation of “vote chori” against the ruling BJP, saying the charge was baseless as the voter list has not yet been published.

MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan’s party merges with Assam Jatiya Parishad

The political merger of Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan-led party, Jatiya Dal Assam, with the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has been formally completed, marking a significant development in Assam’s opposition politics.

Assam BJP targets Akhil Gogoi, rubs out allegations as ‘fabricated’

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 8, launched a attack on Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi, with party spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi dismissing Gogoi’s recent allegations against the BJP as “fabricated” and “imaginary”.

Assam opposition files police complaint against BJP leaders over voter roll deletions

The Congress, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad and CPI(ML)L submitted a joint complaint at Dispur Police Station, naming state BJP president Dilip Saikia and cabinet minister Ashok Singhal.