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ED attaches Rs 6.56 crore Guwahati properties in Agnipa Energo bank fraud case

ED attaches Rs 6.56 crore Guwahati properties in Agnipa Energo bank fraud case

May 09, 2026

Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached six immovable properties in Guwahati worth approximately Rs 6.56 crore in connection with an alleged bank fraud and money laundering case linked to M/s Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd. and others.

ED attaches Rs 65.60 lakh properties of NFR deputy chief engineer in disproportionate assets case

ED attaches Rs 65.60 lakh properties of NFR deputy chief engineer in disproportionate assets case

May 09, 2026

Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached three immovable properties worth approximately Rs 65.60 lakh in connection with a disproportionate assets case involving a senior official of Northeast Frontier Railway and his wife.

Assam’s first 12-package NQAS recognition goes to border health centre in Boko

Assam’s first 12-package NQAS recognition goes to border health centre in Boko

May 09, 2026

A health centre located along the Assam–Meghalaya border in Boko has brought recognition to the state after becoming the first facility in Assam to receive the prestigious 12-package National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification.

Stolen goods worth crores recovered from scrap yard in Nagaon, father-son duo held

May 09, 2026

A massive cache of suspected stolen materials worth crores of rupees was recovered from a scrap yard and residence in Nagaon on Saturday during a police operation at Morokolong Charikhuti area.

BPF celebrates victory in Kokrajhar; Hagrama Mohilary rules out “bargaining” for ministerial posts

May 09, 2026

Bodoland People's Front on May 9 celebrated its electoral success with a victory programme held at the Bodofa Cultural Complex auditorium near Kokrajhar town in Kokrajhar.

Woman killed, husband injured in highway accident at Assam's Bongaigaon

Woman killed, husband injured in highway accident at Assam's Bongaigaon

May 09, 2026

Bongaigaon witnessed a tragic road accident on May 9 after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a roadside railing along National Highway-27 at Shaktola.

Assam exports 20 metric tonnes of Baksa honey to U.S. in first international shipment

Assam exports 20 metric tonnes of Baksa honey to U.S. in first international shipment

May 09, 2026

The first-ever international consignment of honey from Baksa district was flagged off to the United States from Guwahati on May 9, officials said.

Over 200 athletes participate in Assam's Nagaon district Taekwondo championship

May 09, 2026

The seventh edition of the All Nagaon District Inter-Club Taekwondo Championship began on Saturday, May 9, in Assam’s Nagaon district, bringing together young martial artists from across the district.

Assam BJP chief hails party’s victory in West Bengal, says “people will finally experience freedom”

Assam BJP chief hails party’s victory in West Bengal, says “people will finally experience freedom”

May 09, 2026

Dilip Saikia on May 9 described the formation of a BJP government in West Bengal as a “historic and momentous day,” claiming the people of the state would now experience “an atmosphere of freedom” after the end of the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee.

FIR filed in Dhubri over alleged fake birth certificate used in Gauhati High Court case

May 09, 2026

A resident of Dhubri district has filed a First Information Report (FIR) alleging forgery, cheating and criminal conspiracy against a couple accused of fabricating a birth certificate to evade disqualification under Assam’s panchayat laws and allegedly misleading the Gauhati High Court.

Grandfather held after two minor girls allegedly raped in Assam’s Jorhat; one dies by suicide

Grandfather held after two minor girls allegedly raped in Assam’s Jorhat; one dies by suicide

May 09, 2026

A 65-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly raped his two minor granddaughters in Assam’s Jorhat district, police said on May 9. One of the victims, allegedly died by suicide the following day.

Eight panchayats from four North Eastern States win honours at National Panchayat Awards 2025

Eight panchayats from four North Eastern States win honours at National Panchayat Awards 2025

May 09, 2026

Panchayats from the North East put up a strong performance in the National Panchayat Awards 2025 announced by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Sikkim securing national recognition across multiple categories.

Three Assam panchayats win national awards for rural development and sustainability

Three Assam panchayats win national awards for rural development and sustainability

May 09, 2026

Assam’s outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 9, congratulated three village panchayats from the state for receiving national recognition for excellence in grassroots development, sustainability, and rural infrastructure.

Gaurav Gogoi calls Assam poll verdict “extremely disappointing”, takes responsibility for Congress defeat

May 09, 2026

Gaurav Gogoi, on May 9, termed the outcome of the recent Assam Assembly elections as “extremely disappointing” and said he has taken full responsibility for the party’s poor performance.

Illegal lottery racket busted in Assam's Dhubri, cash and tickets seized

May 09, 2026

Acting on a series of public complaints over the illegal sale of interstate lottery tickets, police in Dhubri conducted a raid on May 9 and uncovered an unauthorised lottery operation functioning from a shop in the town area.

Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulates Suvendu Adhikari, says Assam and Bengal share historic ties

Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulates Suvendu Adhikari, says Assam and Bengal share historic ties

May 09, 2026

Assam’s outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 9, congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal and the first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

Ranoj Pegu calls for conservation of wetlands, forests on World Migratory Bird Day

Ranoj Pegu calls for conservation of wetlands, forests on World Migratory Bird Day

May 09, 2026

Assam Cabinet Minister Ranoj Pegu on Saturday, May 9, called for greater efforts to protect migratory birds and preserve natural habitats on the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day.

Abducted Tangkhul woman rescued in Manipur’s Kamjong by Assam Rifles

Abducted Tangkhul woman rescued in Manipur’s Kamjong by Assam Rifles

May 09, 2026

Assam Rifles on May 9 said an abducted Tangkhul woman was safely rescued in Kamjong district following coordinated efforts involving intelligence and security agencies.

‘Assam no longer catching up, it is leading’: Himanta highlights growth of unincorporated sector

‘Assam no longer catching up, it is leading’: Himanta highlights growth of unincorporated sector

May 09, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 9 highlighted the rapid expansion of Assam’s unincorporated sector, stating that the state is emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies in the country.

Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, says poet strengthened Bharat’s spirit

Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, says poet strengthened Bharat’s spirit

May 09, 2026

Assam's outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 9, paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his birth anniversary, saying the poet-philosopher not only enriched India’s literary and cultural heritage but also strengthened the spirit of Bharat that continues to resonate across the world.

One killed, another injured as pickup vehicle plunges off NH-27 in Assam’s Dima Hasao

One killed, another injured as pickup vehicle plunges off NH-27 in Assam’s Dima Hasao

May 09, 2026

One person was killed and another sustained serious injury after a Bolero pickup vehicle met with an accident on National Highway-27 in Assam’s Dima Hasao district late Friday night, May 8.