Assam News

‘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.

Himanta seeks probe into Assam student Himashri Boro’s death in Andhra Pradesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation into the death of 20-year-old Himashri Boro, a student from Assam whose body was recovered from a forested area in Andhra Pradesh after she went missing during a train journey.

‘World doesn’t revolve around your party’: CJP’s Saurav Das hits back at Congress over protest row

A row over who supported the Cockroach Janta Party’s protests has snowballed into a public spat with the Congress, with Saurav Das telling the party, “World doesn’t revolve around your party.” The clash follows Ashutosh Ranka’s attack on what he called a “self-declared liberal” ecosystem, while Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh alleges that CJP sidelined the party under AAP’s influence.

Nagaon bypoll: BJP’s Devashish Sharma leads by 110629 votes, Ajmal second, Congress third

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Devashish Sharma has established a lead of 110629 votes over All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, according to figures displayed on the Election Commission of India’s results dashboard.

Centre proposes curbs on drug advertisements by retail, wholesale licence holders

The Health Ministry has proposed extending prior approval norms for prescription drug advertisements to retailers, wholesalers and distributors. The draft amendment seeks to close a regulatory gap and curb unauthorised promotion that could encourage self-medication.

Assam forest officials dismantle four illegal sawmills, seize teak and sal timber in Dhubri

Forest officials in Dhubri dismantled four illegal sawmills and seized sal and teak timber in an overnight raid. The action has widened a crackdown on illegal logging, with more arrests possible as the supply network is investigated.

Assam cabinet approves land concession for Lovlina Boxing Academy near Guwahati

The Assam cabinet approved a Re 1 land premium concession for a four-bigha plot to set up the Lovlina Boxing Academy near Guwahati. The move came days after Lovlina Borgohain's Asian Games gold and was presented as a push to train the next generation of boxers in Assam.

Assam cabinet adopts 75 resolutions praising Modi’s 25 years in public service

The Assam cabinet adopted 75 resolutions recognising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the state’s development over 25 years in public service. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the changes spanned peace, connectivity, investment, healthcare, education and Assam’s wider strategic rise.

Assam: 30,000 intoxicating tablets worth Rs 1 crore seized in Lakhipur, two arrested

Cachar Police and Assam Rifles seized 30,000 intoxicating tablets during a joint operation in Chiripul. Two men were arrested as investigators traced the consignment's source and intended destination.

Assam: 57 suspected Bangladeshis detained at Kamakhya railway station, Srinagar link under probe

The RPF detained 57 people suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals aboard the Brahmaputra Mail at Kamakhya railway station. The case has widened Assam's ongoing verification drive, with investigators probing their reported Srinagar link.