Assam News

‘Congress loses even with ballot papers’: Himanta Biswa Sarma after Silchar civic poll results

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 6 took a swipe at the Congress after the BJP-led NDA secured a majority in the first Silchar Municipal Corporation election, saying the opposition party “loses even with ballot papers”.

Assam ranks second in India in access to essential medicines, says Himanta

Assam has ranked second in India in access to essential medicines across public healthcare institutions, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on October 6, describing the achievement as a boost to the state's healthcare system.

Assam: BJP-led NDA wins first Silchar Municipal Corporation election

The BJP-led NDA on October 6 won the first election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, securing 34 of the 42 seats, officials said.

Uttar Pradesh tourist apologises after filming Assam women bathing at Meghalaya waterfall

A tourist from Uttar Pradesh allegedly filmed a group of women from Assam while they were bathing at Mawsawa Falls in Meghalaya's Sohra area, leading to a confrontation after one of the women noticed the recording.

Assam PWD engineer arrested for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe in Dibrugarh

An Assistant Executive Engineer of the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) was arrested in Dibrugarh district on October 6 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) said.

Assam: Unidentified woman’s body found in paddy field in Nagaon

The body of an unidentified woman was recovered from a paddy field in Assam's Nagaon district, police said on October 6.

SUMP row: Siang people ‘innocent, misguided’ by anti-project groups, says Arunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has described people in the Siang belt as “innocent” and “misguided” over the controversy surrounding the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), alleging that anti-project groups were influencing public opinion against the project.

‘Bit cop, tried to flee with OC’s revolver’: Drug accused shot in Assam

A man arrested in connection with a drug trafficking case was injured in police firing in Assam's Sribhumi district after he allegedly bit a police personnel and attempted to flee with the service revolver of a police officer, officials said.

Assam: Chirang headmaster suspended over theft of Class 10 half-yearly exam question papers

The headmaster of Bhangnamari High School in Assam's Chirang district has been placed under suspension following an enquiry into the theft of Class 10 half-yearly examination question papers kept at the school.

Nagaon bypoll: Rakibul Hussain alleges BJP rigging in Samaguri, claims unidentified people entered booths

Dhubri MP and senior Congress leader Rakibul Hussain on October 6 accused the BJP of widespread irregularities during polling in the Samaguri Assembly segment of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.

Nagaon bypoll ends with 76 per cent turnout; final figure likely to rise

Polling for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam ended peacefully at 5 pm on October 6, with around 76 per cent of the 19.05 lakh electors casting their votes, an election official said.

Congress opens its Silchar account with Ward 30 win, BJP seeks recount in two wards

Gauhati University rejects ‘misleading’ claims over PGSU poll, defends nomination process

Gauhati University on October 6 rejected what it described as “inaccurate and misleading information” being circulated over the nomination and grievance process for the Post-Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) Election 2026–27, asserting that the process was conducted through established institutional mechanisms.

Congress trapped in its own trap’: Assam BJP chief says NDA won 34 of 42 Silchar civic wards

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on October 6 claimed that the NDA had won 34 of the 42 wards in the first Silchar Municipal Corporation election, saying the result reflected voters' faith in the BJP and the development agenda of the government.

Guwahati airport to get 21-room transit hotel as Adani expands Swirl hospitality network

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati is set to get a 21-room transit hotel as Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) expands its airport hospitality services across its network.

Nagaon bypoll records 70.25 per cent turnout till 3 pm, polling remains peaceful

Polling in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election remained peaceful on October 6, with an estimated 70.25 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, an election official said.

Two bullets, entry-exit wounds: Nimisha murder accused Asik Ali admitted to GMCH

Asik Ali, the 26-year-old man accused in the murder of Nimisha, sustained two bullet injuries to his right leg and was brought to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) around 5.30 am on Tuesday, doctors said.

Nagaon bypoll: Tension erupts at Juria booth over alleged vote-switching

Tension erupted at a polling station in Juria in Assam's Nagaon district on October 6 after Rupohihat MLA Nurul Huda arrived at the Boguriguri Higher Secondary School polling centre amid allegations of vote-switching.

Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll records 56.35 per cent turnout by 1 pm

Voter turnout in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam reached 56.35 per cent by 1 pm on Tuesday, October 6 with polling underway across the constituency amid tight security and extensive monitoring arrangements.

Critically endangered Gharial spotted outside protected area in Assam’s Tinsukia

A critically endangered gharial has been spotted at the confluence of the Lohit and Brahmaputra rivers in Assam’s Tinsukia district, providing a rare recent record of the species from the Lohit River and highlighting the need for systematic monitoring of gharial populations in the Brahmaputra basin

Nimisha Thakuria death case: Murder accused Ashik Ali injured in police firing after alleged escape attempt

Ashik Ali, an accused in the death of Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria, was shot in the knee by police during an operation in Dharapur in the early hours of Tuesday, October 6 after he allegedly attempted to escape from custody, officials said.