Assam News

Women protest outside BJP office in Assam’s Digboi over exclusion from Orunodoi scheme

Scores of women staged a protest outside a BJP office in the Buridihing area of Digboi in Assam’s Tinsukia district on March 12, alleging that they were deprived of benefits under the Orunodoi Scheme.

Orunodoi beneficiaries stage protest in Assam’s Kokrajhar over removal from list

Beneficiaries of the Orunodoi Scheme staged a protest outside the office of the District Commissioner in Assam’s Kokrajhar on March 12, alleging that their names were removed from the beneficiary list.

Will repost ‘firing’ video after adding ‘Bangladeshi’ tag: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 12 said he would repost the controversial video showing him firing at two skull-capped men, stating that the earlier post was deleted only because it did not include the word “Bangladeshi”.

APCC secretary Jonson Sangma resigns, ends 25-year Congress journey

Senior Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) leader Jonson J. Sangma has resigned from all positions and primary membership of the Indian National Congress, bringing an end to his 25-year association with the party.

Himanta alleges Pawan Khera sought militant help to influence Assam polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 12 alleged that senior Indian National Congress leader Pawan Khera had attempted to contact militant groups in the state to influence the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming that multiple FIRs have been registered and investigations are underway.

Illegal soil mining triggers outrage in Assam's Nagaon village

Allegations of large-scale illegal soil excavation have surfaced from Morikolong Kutoni’s Dhepajan area in Nagaon district of Assam, with local residents accusing a group of land brokers of carrying out unregulated digging for nearly three years.

Assam court sentences man to life for murder in Abhayapuri; advocate daughter breaks down after verdict

A court in Abhayapuri of Assam’s Bongaigaon district on March 12 sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of a local resident in 2023, bringing an emotional moment for the victim’s daughter who is now an advocate.

‘I will decide 30 Congress tickets’: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remark at Aaj Tak event triggers political debate

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a striking political remark on opposition strategy while speaking at the Panchayat Aaj Tak event in Guwahati, saying that he could effectively influence the distribution of as many as 30 tickets of the Indian National Congress in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Four-lane stretch of East–West Corridor in Assam’s Dima Hasao deteriorates within three years

Several portions of the four-lane stretch of the Silchar–Saurashtra East–West Corridor in Assam’s Dima Hasao district have reportedly deteriorated within three years of construction, raising concerns over the quality of work carried out in the project.

Assam: Eviction drive conducted against encroachers in Nellie area of Jagiroad

The district administration carried out an eviction drive against alleged encroachers in the Nellie area of Jagiroad in Assam’s Morigaon district on March 12.

PM Modi to inaugurate, launch projects worth nearly Rs 48,000 crore during two-day Assam visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay foundation stones and flag off development projects worth nearly Rs 48,000 crore during his two-day visit to Assam beginning March 13, officials said.

Gaurav Gogoi hints at meeting with Jharkhand CM as JMM eyes entry into Assam polls

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on March 12 indicated that he may hold a courtesy meeting with Hemant Soren after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) signalled its interest in entering Assam’s electoral politics ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Assam Police warns of legal action against rumours on LPG, fuel shortage

Assam Police on March 12 warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals spreading rumours about shortages of LPG and other petroleum products in the state.

Three bear cubs rescued in Assam's West Karbi Anglong, forest team plans safe release

In a heartening wildlife rescue effort, three bear cubs were rescued from the Lamaran area in West Karbi Anglong district of Assam after being found alone in the wild.

Rs 27 lakh cash recovered from abandoned scooter ahead of polls in Assam’s Nagaon

In a suspicious incident ahead of the upcoming elections, a large sum of cash amounting to Rs 27.17 lakh was recovered from an abandoned scooter in the Samaguri area of Nagaon district in Assam.

Storm topples hoarding on NH-29 in Assam's Karbi Anglong, triggers traffic chaos

A severe storm that struck the Dokmoka area in Karbi Anglong district of Assam on March 11, Wednesday night, caused major disruption after a large roadside hoarding collapsed onto National Highway 29, blocking traffic for several hours.

‘Rs 9,000 before polls won’t save BJP’: Pawan Khera targets Himanta Biswa Sarma

Senior Pawan Khera of the Indian National Congress on March 11 said that the “last-minute” initiatives taken by the government of Himanta Biswa Sarma, including the distribution of financial assistance to women, will not help the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) return to power in Assam in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Gaurav Gogoi would prefer development in England or Pakistan

Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 11 launched a sharp attack on Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the Congress leader has consistently opposed several major infrastructure projects in Assam.

Local refineries meet only 30% of Assam’s LPG demand; govt ramps up monitoring as CM rules out shortage

Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam, on March 11 said local refineries currently have the capacity to meet only about 30 per cent of the state’s demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), raising concerns about a possible supply gap in the coming days.

One killed, another injured in rain-soaked road accident in West Karbi Anglong

Assam worker allegedly assaulted at Arunachal NH project site for requesting advance salary

Tension has surfaced at a highway construction site in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district after several workers from Assam alleged that they were assaulted by company personnel following a request for a wage advance.