Assam News

Assam: Sivasagar administration to launch November 7 eviction drive to clear Yamuna waterbody encroachments

The Sivasagar district administration has decided to launch an eviction drive on November 7 to remove encroachments from the Yamuna waterbody, following a crucial meeting with local representatives, government officials and leaders of the All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) on Wednesday, November 4.

Dimasa Students’ Union objects to Nagaland CM’s remark on Kacharis in Dimapur

The Dimasa Students’ Union has challenged Neiphiu Rio’s reported description of Kacharis as migrants in Dimapur. The dispute centres on the community’s indigenous identity, ancestral connection and historical legacy.

‘Will Sanatanis ever vote for him?’ Himanta Sarma questions Rahul Gandhi's stance on Ram temple, Article 370

Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned Rahul Gandhi's positions during a BJP padyatra in Purnea. He argued that these positions and allegations of electoral manipulation would continue to hurt Congress electorally.

‘Modi wins hearts, vote-chori campaign has no value’: Himanta Sarma takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, November 4 targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra in Purnia, Bihar, claiming that people continue to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would ensure Gandhi's electoral defeat in future elections.

Assam hotel shooting: Accused Ghanakanta Gogoi’s post-mortem to be conducted at AMCH

The post-mortem examination of Ghanakanta Gogoi, who died in a police encounter in Assam’s Sivasagar district in the early hours of November 4, will be conducted at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh instead of Sivasagar Civil Hospital.

‘God’s justice’: Guwahati hotel firing victims’ families react to accused’s death

Families of the Guwahati hotel firing victims called prime accused Ghanakanta Gogoi’s death in police firing ‘God’s justice’. They said it brought relief after days of grief and fears for their safety.

‘Newton’s third law still relevant in Assam’: GP Singh revives 2021 tweet after Ghanakanta Gogoi’s death in police firing

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General GP Singh on November 4 invoked Newton’s third law of motion following the death of Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the October 26 Hotel Bilas Inn shooting that left five people dead, in police firing in Sivasagar district.

‘Give roses on Valentine’s Day, not Diwali’: Himanta tells Rahul Gandhi to debate in parliament, not on streets

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 4 launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public debate, asking why the Leader of Opposition wanted to hold it outside Parliament when the House had a Speaker to oversee proceedings.

Botanists discover new flowering plant species in Assam, Meghalaya forests

Botanists have identified Disporum kamakhasiense at three sites in Assam and Meghalaya. Its restricted distribution and threatened habitat have prompted calls for further conservation studies.

'BT1 is safe and that is what matters most': Himanta praises Assam-Bengal coordination after tigress capture

Assam and West Bengal teams safely captured BT1 after she neared settlements in Kokrajhar. The operation highlighted inter-state coordination to protect the tigress and local residents.

‘Nobody should be sad’: Akhil Gogoi says Ghanakanta Gogoi’s killing brings relief, but opposes police encounters

Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi on November 4 said nobody should mourn the death of Ghanakanta Gogoi, the accused in the killing of five people at Guwahati's Hotel Bilas Inn, but reiterated that he does not support police encounters, arguing that the accused should have faced trial and received the death penalty if convicted.

Bilas Inn accused Ghanakanta Gogoi tried to snatch police revolver, says SSP; calls him trained shooter

Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the October 26 Hotel Bilas Inn shooting in Guwahati, was killed in police firing during an alleged escape attempt near Phulpanisiga in Assam's Sivasagar district early Wednesday, November 4, police said.

Gaurav Gogoi demands action over alleged racial assault on Assamese woman in Rajasthan

An alleged incident of physical assault and racial discrimination against a woman from Assam in Rajasthan has drawn condemnation from Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, who has urged the state government to conduct a fair and thorough investigation.

Guwahati Bilas Inn shooting accused Ghanakanta Gogoi killed in police firing in Sivasagar

Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati Bilas Inn hotel shooting that left five people dead, was killed in police firing during an alleged escape attempt in Assam’s Sivasagar district in the early hours of Wednesday, November 4.

Zubeen Kshetra project clears land hurdle, construction approval expected within 10 days: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam government has resolved the pending land-related issue holding up the construction of Zubeen Kshetra at Sonapur, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing that the project is expected to receive construction approval and move to the tendering stage within the next 10 days.

Assam Cabinet approves 15 new councils to review government welfare schemes

The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, November 3 approved the formation of 15 new councils to monitor the implementation of government welfare schemes, assess their impact on beneficiaries and recommend changes based on public feedback.

Assam Cabinet recommends CBI probe into Upper Assam floods

The Assam Cabinet has recommended a CBI inquiry into the floods affecting Sivasagar, Charaideo and other areas. The move follows demands for accountability, adequate relief, full compensation and a fresh damage assessment.

Assam government employees practising polygamy to lose jobs, face ban on future recruitment

Traffic cop accused of assaulting women, men and toddler with iron rod in Assam's Mariani

A traffic police constable in Assam's Mariani has been accused of assaulting several people, including women and a two-year-old child, with an iron rod following a dispute between two tenant families over a water pump switch. A video purportedly showing the assault has triggered widespread outrage and raised concerns over police accountability.

Assam plans five ropeway projects, proposes joint development authority with Centre

The Assam government has proposed a joint authority with the Centre to develop five ropeway projects. The plan seeks to improve access to religious and tourism sites while strengthening transport links.

Assam man arrested for allegedly killing two children with iron rod

Police arrested Anilson Bey after his two children were allegedly killed with an iron rod. Investigators are questioning him as the motive remains unclear and two relatives receive treatment.