Nagaon bypoll: Congress MP Rakibul Hussain calls convoy attack ‘premeditated’, accuses police of inaction
Sep 24, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on September 24 alleged that the recent attack on the party's convoy in Assam's Nagaon district was "premeditated", claiming that police failed to act despite being alerted about the possibility of an attack.
Silchar civic polls: BJP warns rebel candidates of five-year expulsion over independent candidature
Sep 24, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia has issued a stern warning to party members contesting the Silchar Municipal Corporation election as Independents after failing to secure the BJP ticket, saying they could face expulsion from the party for five years if they do not withdraw their nominations.
Assam Cabinet approves Rs 11,000 crore JK Lakshmi Cement investment, ADB-backed beel restoration project
Sep 24, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved a series of major proposals, including an Rs 11,000-crore investment by JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded project for restoration of community beels and a new industrial subsidy framework, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on September 24.
Himanta Biswa Sarma meets South Korean envoy, discusses K-pop, semiconductors and tech parks
Sep 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 24 met South Korean Ambassador to India Lee Seong-ho in Guwahati and discussed potential areas of cooperation between Assam and South Korea.
Silchar civic polls: Congress alleges Model Code violation over Rs 100-crore development package
Sep 24, 2026The political contest for the first Silchar Municipal Corporation election intensified on September 24, with Congress leader Prithviraj Sathe accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of violating the Model Code of Conduct by announcing a Rs 100-crore development package for the city ahead of the polls.
Assam: Hailakandi spa faces allegations of illegal prostitution behind parlour operations
Sep 24, 2026Allegations have surfaced of an alleged illegal prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa and parlour in Hailakandi town, prompting questions over the functioning of the local police and district administration.
Newborn girl allegedly killed, buried by mother in Assam’s Dhemaji; parents arrested
Sep 24, 2026A newborn girl was allegedly killed and buried by her mother shortly after birth in Assam’s Dhemaji district, police said on September 24.
Expired juice allegedly served to blood donor at Silchar Medical College blood bank
Sep 24, 2026An allegation has surfaced against the blood bank of Silchar Medical College and Hospital for allegedly serving an expired juice to a person after he donated blood.
Unidentified man dies after coming in contact with high-voltage wire atop train engine in Assam’s Bongaigaon
Sep 24, 2026An unidentified man died after coming in contact with a high-voltage overhead electric wire while allegedly standing on top of a goods train engine at Jogighopa railway station in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, officials said.
Street play in Assam’s Goalpara highlights PM Modi’s 25-year public service journey
Sep 24, 2026A street play highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25-year journey in public life was staged at Krishnai town in Assam’s Goalpara district on September 24 as part of the month-long “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan”.
Assam Jatiya Parishad seeks removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, urges President to order probe
Sep 24, 2026The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on September 25 demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and urged President Droupadi Murmu to order an impartial inquiry into his tenure and decisions.
Assam Congress to hold Guwahati protest on September 25 over alleged EC irregularities
Sep 24, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee will hold a protest march in Guwahati on September 25 against what it described as alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission of India and the actions of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
BJP’s Devasish Sharma breaks silence on allegations ahead of Assam's Nagaon bypoll
Sep 24, 2026With the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll campaign gaining momentum, BJP candidate Devasish Sharma on September 24 stepped up his outreach across the Jagiroad constituency, addressing election meetings at 12 locations under various panchayats.
Mid Day Meal irregularities, mismanagement allegations surface at PM Shri school in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong
Sep 24, 2026Allegations of irregularities in the Mid Day Meal (MDM) programme and poor management have triggered dissatisfaction among parents and local residents at PM Shri Adarsh Rashtra Bhasha Hindi High School in Nawaibil, West Karbi Anglong.
Gauhati High Court upholds Green Routes in Guwahati, backs phase-out of diesel buses on Routes 23 and 36
Sep 24, 2026The Gauhati High Court has upheld the Assam government’s decision to convert Guwahati’s Routes 23 and 36 into Green Routes and phase out diesel-operated city buses from the two routes.
Drug peddler arrested with 12.64 grams of suspected drugs in Assam's Kalgachia
Sep 24, 2026A joint Kalgachia and Balikuri Police team arrested a youth and seized 12.64 grams of suspected drugs at Bamuntari. The case adds to a string of anti-drug operations across Assam as investigators trace the source and destination.
‘40-45 rhinos killed annually under Congress’: Himanta Sarma highlights zero-poaching record in Assam
Sep 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 24 contrasted the state’s recent zero-rhino-poaching record with the previous Congress governments, claiming that 40-45 rhinos were killed annually during their tenure.
Assam’s human resources its biggest strength for industrialisation, says Finance Minister
Sep 24, 2026Assam’s biggest resource for industrialisation is its human resource base, making the state an attractive destination for investment, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on September 24.
Assam CM announces major cabinet decisions on SHGs, agriculture, industry and wetlands
Sep 24, 2026The Assam Cabinet approved decisions on SHGs, agriculture, industry, wetlands and investment. The measures extend beneficiary support while moving ahead on education, conservation and manufacturing plans.
‘Go back’ slogans, black flags during Congress rally in Assam’s Dhing; Sibamoni Bora effigy burnt
Sep 24, 2026A Congress bike rally in Assam’s Dhing Assembly constituency witnessed protests on September 24, with a section of local residents raising “Go Back” slogans, displaying black flags and burning an effigy of Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora.
CEC cannot take decisions unilaterally, Election Commission works by majority: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, September 24 defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid criticism of the Election Commission, saying decisions of the poll panel are taken collectively and cannot be made unilaterally by the CEC.
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