Assam News

Assam: Five arrested in Dakshin Kamrup kidnapping case; youth rescued

A police operation in Sonatoli under Dakshin Kamrup district led to the arrest of five alleged kidnappers in connection with an abduction case registered at Noonmati Police Station in Guwahati, officials said.

Pawan Khera moves Supreme Court over anticipatory bail rejection by Gauhati High Court

Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging an April 24 order of the Gauhati High Court, which rejected his anticipatory bail plea in connection with the defamation and forgery case registered by the Assam Police.

Assam: Doomdooma set for Rati Bihu celebration as AMSU pushes cultural preservation drive

In an effort to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of the indigenous Moran community, the All Moran Students’ Union (AMSU), Doomdooma unit, will organise “Rati Bihu Udyapan-2026” on April 27 at Doomdooma Town Field in Tinsukia district of Upper Assam.

Assam: Stunt riding by minors turns Makum–Talap bypass accident-prone

Reckless motorcycle and bicycle stunts on the Makum–Talap bypass in Tinsukia district have raised serious safety concerns, with locals warning that the stretch is increasingly becoming accident-prone.

Assam: Dhubri Forest Division seizes two illegal sawmills in riverine belt

The Dhubri Forest Division has dismantled and seized two unauthorised band saw mills operating in remote riverine areas of the district.

Assam Police arrest Babu Murha alias 'Kolaguti' for alleged rape-murder of 60-year-old woman in Charaideo

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a 60-year-old woman in Sonari under Assam’s Charaideo district, according to official reports.

Assam tea estates face heritage risk amid expanding infrastructure

Rapid infrastructure expansion across Assam’s tea-growing regions has intensified concerns over the deterioration of historically significant assets, including colonial-era buildings, ancient water bodies, and World War II remnants. Historians, environmentalists, and community stakeholders have called for urgent documentation and conservation measures to prevent irreversible loss.

Stray cattle on NH-37 raise safety concerns in Tinsukia

Stray cattle roaming along National Highway 37 in Assam’s Tinsukia district are posing a serious threat to motorists, with frequent near-miss incidents and a rise in minor accidents reported from the area.

BJP's win certain; Congress, NPP no major challenge in Haflong: NC Hills Autonomous Council CEM Debolal Gorlosa

Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to secure a decisive victory in the 113 No. ST-reserved Haflong Assembly constituency.

Conservationists seek wildlife-friendly measures on Dhola–Sadiya bridge

Conservationists have called for transforming the Dr Bhupen Hazarika Setu into a model of wildlife-friendly infrastructure, citing growing ecological concerns in the region.

Assam: Five in custody after betel nut theft triggers mob attack on police in Tinsukia

Five persons, including three juveniles, were taken into custody after an alleged betel nut theft incident escalated into violence and led to an attack on police personnel at Talap in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district, officials said on Sunday, April 26.

Mathgharia accident in Guwahati leaves three dead; third victim identified

The third victim in the fatal road accident in the Mathgharia area of Guwahati has been identified as Armina Ahmed, police said.

Urban expansion threatens green corridor in Assam's Tinsukia

Rapid urban expansion is transforming a once verdant stretch between Dangari and Chapakhowa in Tinsukia district, raising concerns over the loss of agricultural land and ecological balance.

Himanta Biswa Sarma echoes PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ remarks on bamboo in Northeast

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 26, echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the growing role of bamboo in the Northeast, highlighting its transformation into a driver of innovation and livelihoods across the region.

Three women killed in high-speed crash near Guwahati hospital

Robbery case cracked in Assam's Nagaon; Two arrested, Rs 45,000 recovered

The police have cracked a robbery case reported from the Morikolong area of Nagaon town, arresting two persons in connection with the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police Partha Pratim Das said on April 26.

Assam: Safety concerns rise over risky selfies on Dhola-Sadiya Bridge in Tinsukia

Visitors flocking to Assam’s iconic Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge) in Tinsukia district are increasingly risking their lives for the perfect Sunday selfie with friends and family, raising serious safety concerns.

Assam: Minor electrocuted after live wire snaps in Boko–Chaygaon co–district

A minor was electrocuted when a live wire snapped in Boko–Chaygaon, Assam. Authorities are investigating and working to enhance safety measures.

Simolu trees of Assam’s Tinsukia hold promise for eco-tourism, local crafts

Assam pushes back 20 illegal Bangladeshis overnight as CM vows relentless crackdown

Assam pushes back 20 illegal Bangladeshis amid renewed crackdown on illegal immigration. The government vows strict action to maintain law and order and secure borders

Discarded idols on NH-37 in Assam's Tinsukia raise safety and religious concerns