‘From periphery to centre stage’: Himanta pitches Assam as investment hub at global business summit
Sep 18, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 18 pitched the state as an emerging investment and connectivity hub, inviting global businesses to explore opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, tourism, energy and emerging industries.
Assam: 18 of 25 Nagaon LS bypoll nominations found valid
Sep 18, 2026The nomination papers of 18 of the 25 candidates contesting the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam have been found valid following scrutiny on September 18, according to an official statement.
Gauhati HC begins hearing on PIL challenging credibility of EVMs used in Assam polls
Sep 18, 2026The Gauhati High Court on September 18 began hearing arguments on the maintainability of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by opposition leaders challenging the credibility and legal acceptability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the 2026 Assam Assembly election.
ACS officer Hemanta Kumar Dutta dismissed over alleged Ajit Kumar Bhuyan MP fund scam
Sep 18, 2026Assam Administrative Service (ACS) officer Hemanta Kumar Dutta has reportedly been dismissed from service in connection with alleged irregularities involving the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds of former Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan.
What happened inside the tea estate bungalow? Guards’ account deepens mystery in Doomdooma nurse’s death
Sep 18, 2026The death of 27-year-old GNM nurse Shyamolima Bora inside a tea estate bungalow in Assam’s Tinsukia district has raised questions over the circumstances surrounding her final hours, with the account of night guards and the arrest of her husband emerging as key elements of the police investigation.
Assam TMC withdraws Nagaon bypoll candidate over EC freeze on party name, symbol
Sep 18, 2026The Assam unit of the Trinamool Congress on September 18 withdrew its candidate from the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, protesting the Election Commission’s decision to temporarily freeze the party’s original name and election symbol.
Zubeen Garg death case: ‘Yacht party would have been cancelled if we knew of his health issues,’ says expat
Sep 18, 2026An Assamese expatriate who was present on the yacht with singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore before his death last year has said that the yacht outing would have been cancelled if they had known about the singer’s health issues.
‘His Dhubri balloon has burst’: Pijush Hazarika claims Rakibul Hussain wants Nagaon comeback
Sep 18, 2026Assam minister Pijush Hazarika on September 18 took a swipe at Congress MP Rakibul Hussain, claiming that the Congress leader is looking to return to Nagaon after his political standing in Dhubri had “burst like a balloon”.
Assam: Drug Inspector conducts raid in Langla weekly market, seizes large quantity of medicines
Sep 18, 2026The Mebo Area Yameng Kebang (MAYK) has been formally constituted as a common and representative youth platform aimed at promoting peace, unity, welfare and overall development across the Mebo area of East Siang district.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika addresses public meeting, opens BJP election office ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
Sep 18, 2026Assam minister Pijush Hazarika addressed a public meeting in Dhing and opened the BJP's main election office. The move marked the start of the party's organisational push ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika addresses public meeting, opens BJP election office ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
Sep 18, 2026Pijush Hazarika addressed a public meeting in Dhing and inaugurated a BJP election office ahead of the Nagaon bypoll. The events marked the party's grassroots push in the area with a focus on development and public welfare.
Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu attends Education Conclave 2026 in Nagaland
Sep 18, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu attended the inaugural session of Education Conclave 2026 in Chümoukedima, where northeastern leaders discussed NEP 2020. He said the policy's focus on mother tongue education could improve learning outcomes while preserving the region's linguistic identities.
Assam launches ‘Assam Incubation Project 2.0’ to support women-led enterprises
Sep 18, 2026The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission has announced Assam Incubation Project 2.0 for women-led SHG enterprises. The programme offers funding, training and market support to help formalise and scale existing businesses.
Suspected ULFA cadre surrenders before Assam Rifles at Pangsau
Sep 18, 2026A suspected ULFA cadre surrendered before the Assam Rifles at Pangsau. The move marks a development in ongoing efforts to address insurgency-related activity in the region.
Fans gather at Zubeen Garg’s memorial ahead of first death anniversary
Sep 18, 2026Fans, artists and admirers assembled at Zubeen Garg's Kamarkuchi memorial ahead of his first death anniversary. The three-day Zubeen Divas observance reflects the continuing public grief and tribute across Assam.
Major fire breaks out near District Industries And Commerce Office in Assam's Diphu; LPG cylinders explode
Sep 18, 2026A major fire broke out near the District Industries and Commerce Office in Diphu, with several LPG cylinders reportedly exploding. The blaze gutted several houses, while firefighters worked to contain it and the cause remained under investigation.
Assam CM highlights northeast’s role in India’s growth at ICC Global Business Summit
Sep 18, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma used the ICC Global Business Summit 2026 to spotlight Northeast India’s development potential. He said the region’s growth can strengthen India’s wider economic progress and invited businesses to explore opportunities.
Truck carrying goods plunges into deep gorge in Assam’s Parbatjhora, driver escapes unhurt
Sep 18, 2026A goods-laden truck veered off the highway and plunged into a deep gorge at Angarkata in Parbatjhora. The driver survived, while the cause of the crash and any other casualties are yet to be confirmed.
Woman’s body recovered from Railway drain near overbridge in Assam's Moran
Sep 18, 2026The body of 24-year-old Namita Baruah was recovered from a railway drain near Moran overbridge after she was reported missing. Police have begun an investigation, and the cause of death will depend on the post-mortem report.
Foreigners tribunal member arrested in Assam for alleged Rs 15,000 bribe demand
Sep 18, 2026A foreigners tribunal member in Assam's Udalguri district was arrested after a complaint alleged he sought Rs 15,000 to grant bail in a case. Police booked Bhupen Chandra Pegu under the extortion provision of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita while withholding details of the tribunal case and complainant.
Viral recording sparks ‘syndicate’ allegations over sand, soil dumpers in Assam’s Mayong
Sep 18, 2026Allegations of an organised system to regulate the movement of dumpers and trucks carrying sand and soil have surfaced in Assam’s Mayong area of Morigaon district, with claims that vehicle owners are being asked to pay monthly amounts to operate.
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