Assam News

Assam plans tax department restructuring, sets fresh revenue targets for Guwahati circles

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on October 9 reviewed tax collection in Guwahati and set revised revenue targets for the city's tax circles, while announcing plans to restructure the state tax department before the next financial year. The exercise aims to improve revenue mobilisation, administrative efficiency and accountability as the state seeks to increase its own-source revenue.

12 Bangladeshi nationals including minor held in Assam's Goalpara on suspicion of illegal entry

Twelve Bangladeshi nationals, including two children, were detained in Assam’s Goalpara town on Friday, October 9 night on suspicion of entering India illegally, after a hotel owner alerted police about the group’s presence.

Two killed, two critically injured in separate road accidents in Assam’s Dima Hasao

Two separate road accidents on National Highway-27 in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Friday, October 9 claimed the lives of two youths and left two others critically injured.

Assam forest department seizes Tata DI vehicle carrying teak logs near Meghalaya border

The Forest Department has seized a Tata DI vehicle carrying teak logs during a night operation on October 10 in the Singra Forest Range along the Assam-Meghalaya border, amid continued efforts to curb suspected illegal timber transportation in the region.

Meghalaya traditional chiefs join Assam communities in opposing Kulsi Dam project, vow not to issue NOCs

Three traditional Khasi chiefs from Meghalaya have vowed not to issue no-objection certificates (NOCs) for the proposed Kulsi Multipurpose Project, joining more than 2,000 people from indigenous Rabha, Bodo, Garo and Khasi communities in a protest against the dam near the Assam-Meghalaya border.

Assam: Dhubri celebrates Mahalaya with grand Prabhat Pheri ahead of Durga Puja

Along with the rest of the country and state, Dhubri is fully prepared to welcome Goddess Durga. Marking the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, a vibrant Prabhat Pheri (early morning procession) was organised in Dhubri town under the initiative of the Dhubri Town Club.

'No permission sought or granted for freshers’ welcome event for Brahmin community,' clarifies Gauhati University

Gauhati University has clarified that it has neither received a request for permission nor authorised the Freshers’ Welcome programme for the Brahmin community advertised in a circulated poster, urging students, parents and the public not to treat the event as an officially approved university programme.

Dibrugarh observes Mahalaya as Devi Paksha begins, Durga Puja preparations gather pace

Dibrugarh observed Mahalaya on Saturday, October 10 with prayers, ancestral offerings and religious rituals marking the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha, signalling the approach of the annual Durga Puja celebrations.

Assam: Thousands gather in Jorhat as Mahalaya marks start of Durga Puja festivities

Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Jorhat in Assam on the occasion of Mahalaya, marking the beginning of the festive period ahead of Durga Puja. The celebrations featured a traditional town procession and crowds visiting local outlets for the town’s popular jalebis.

‘Don’t do drama, don’t weaken India’: Himanta’s message to Rahul Gandhi after Nagaon bypoll win

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 9 targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the BJP’s victory in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, describing the result as a “crushing defeat” for Gandhi and his politics.

Nagaon bypoll: BJP’s Debashish Sharma defeats Badruddin Ajmal by over 1.40 lakh votes

BJP candidate Debashish Sharma won the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll by a margin of 1,41,916 votes, defeating AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal in a contest that triggered celebrations among BJP workers and supporters across the constituency.

‘Gaurav Gogoi can’t reach us anymore’: Himanta mocks Congress after Nagaon bypoll rout, says Ajmal is next target

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at the Congress following the party's defeat in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, describing the outcome as the worst electoral loss in the party's history.

PM Modi thanks Nagaon voters after BJP bypoll win, says mandate reflects faith in NDA’s governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 9 thanked voters following the BJP's victory in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam, saying the result reflected people's continued support for the BJP-NDA's governance agenda.

Nagaon bypoll: Himanta claims BJP gained significant minority votes, eyes over 1 lakh victory margin

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 9 claimed that the BJP was heading for a victory by a margin of more than one lakh votes in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, describing the result as a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Himashri Boro death: ABSU leads candlelight rallies, silent marches demanding justice

The All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) led candlelight vigils and silent marches across Assam on October 9, demanding a fair investigation into the death of Himashri Boro and justice for her family.

Gaurav Gogoi calls Himanta AIUDF’s ‘political godfather’, alleges BJP-AIUDF nexus in Nagaon bypoll

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on October 9 alleged that the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll outcome was the result of a political understanding between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, describing it as a “jugalbandi” between the two leaders.

Man arrested for extorting money using Bongaigaon SSP’s name, photos of police officers

Bongaigaon Police have arrested a man for allegedly extorting money from people by misusing the name of the district’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and photographs of police officers from different districts of Assam.

Storm wreaks havoc in Assam’s Margherita; bamboo tree crashes onto house, family escapes unhurt

A severe storm accompanied by heavy rain caused damage in several areas of the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly constituency in Assam’s Tinsukia district on October 9, leaving residents anxious.

‘Gaurav Gogoi should resign today’: Akhil Gogoi calls Congress defeat in Nagaon historic

Amritprava Mahanta gets bail in Zubeen Garg death case, first accused to secure relief

The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Amritprava Mahanta in the Zubeen Garg death case. She is the first accused to secure relief in the main case as the Singapore death probe continues.

Himashri Boro’s body being brought by road after flight promise, AASU slams Assam government

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on October 9 criticised the Assam government over its decision to transport the body of 20-year-old Himashri Boro by ambulance from Andhra Pradesh, alleging that the government had failed to honour its promise to bring her remains home by flight.