At least 11 fires reported across Assam on Diwali, three injured, homes and warehouses gutted
Nov 08, 2026At least 11 fire incidents were reported from different parts of Assam on Diwali evening, leaving three people injured and causing extensive damage to residential properties, a trader’s warehouse and large stocks of jute. Preliminary reports suggest that firecrackers, electrical short circuits and a burning lamp may have triggered several of the blazes.
Assam: Dispute over fishing at Nonoi river turns violent, one man injured in stone pelting
Nov 08, 2026A man sustained serious head injuries after a group of alleged miscreants pelted stones at local residents who had gone fishing in the Nonoi river in Assam, triggering tension among residents over access to traditional fishing activities.
Akhil Gogoi flags alleged coal syndicate in Upper Assam, writes to Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking probe
Nov 08, 2026Raijor Dal chief alleges illegal coal transportation network operating through Jorhat and Sivasagar; seeks probe into suspected involvement of political representatives and officials
Cylinder explosion at Oil canteen in Assam's Tengakhat, one seriously injured
Nov 08, 2026A cylinder explosion at a canteen located within an Oil India Limited (OIL) installation in Assam's Dibrugarh district left one person seriously injured on Sunday, November 8 afternoon, triggering fresh concerns over safety at the company's facilities in the Tengakhat area.
Massive fire destroys seven shops in Assam's Jonai, property worth nearly Rs 1 crore gutted
Nov 08, 2026A massive fire broke out in the Simen Chapori area of Jonai in Assam's Dhemaji district on Diwali evening of November 8, destroying seven commercial establishments and causing an estimated property loss of nearly Rs 1 crore.
Fire breaks out in Assam's Morigaon during Diwali celebrations, jute and paddy straw heaps gutted
Nov 08, 2026A fire broke out in Shingimari village in Assam's Morigaon district during Diwali celebrations after remnants of firecrackers reportedly landed on a pile of jute stalks stored along the roadside, triggering a blaze.
Assam forms 14 ‘Gosh Mitro’ teams to tackle human-elephant conflict along India-Bhutan border
Nov 08, 2026The Assam government has formed 14 ‘Gosh Mitro’ teams comprising local youths to help tackle rising incidents of human-elephant conflict in the India-Bhutan border areas of Tamulpur and Baksa districts.
Rs 8 crore infrastructure upgrade planned for Assam's Gossaigaon Higher Secondary School
Nov 08, 2026Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced an Rs 8 crore infrastructure upgrade for Gossaigaon Higher Secondary School. The project seeks to improve facilities at the historic Kokrajhar institution.
Assam Governor celebrates Diwali with senior citizens at Sonapur Government Old Age Home
Nov 08, 2026Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya celebrated Diwali with residents of Sonapur Government Old Age Home. The visit underscored care, respect and dignified living for senior citizens.
Assam CM extends Diwali greetings to security personnel away from families
Nov 08, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended Diwali greetings to security personnel serving away from their families. He thanked them and their families for placing national service before celebrations at home.
Assam: Three houses gutted in fire at Juria’s Kathalguri, property worth Rs 10 lakh destroyed
Nov 08, 2026Three houses were completely gutted in a devastating fire at Kathalguri village in Juria, Nagaon district, destroying cash, important documents, household belongings and other valuables.
GST probe at Maa Kamakhya Coke Industries enters fourth day, two proprietors face possible arrest
Nov 08, 2026The GST Intelligence and Enforcement Unit in Assam continued its search operation at Maa Kamakhya Coke Industries for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, November 8, as investigators intensified their probe into the alleged wrongful availment of input tax credit (ITC) worth several crores of rupees. Officials have indicated that two of the firm's three proprietors could face arrest if they continue to remain absent from the investigation despite repeated summons.
Assam sets December 31 deadline for pending business reforms, reviews governance initiatives
Nov 08, 2026The Assam government has reviewed the progress of key governance reforms, administrative initiatives and development programmes, with a focus on completing pending business reforms by December 31, 2026, and bringing all government offices under the e-Office system by January 1, 2027.
Assam: Police raid firecracker shops operating without licences in Uriamghat, seize large stock
Nov 08, 2026Police raided firecracker shops allegedly operating without valid licences in Uriamghat and seized a large stock. The operation underscores the administration's crackdown on unauthorised sales, while further details remain awaited.
Assam police seize over 15 kg of suspected cannabis in Baihata, one arrested
Nov 08, 2026Police in Assam's Baihata have seized 15.049 kg of suspected cannabis (ganja) and apprehended a man during a naka-checking operation conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs.
Assam CM meets Ramakrishna Order Monks at Lok Sewa Bhawan
Nov 08, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Ramakrishna Order monks at Lok Sewa Bhawan. The interaction highlighted Swami Vivekananda's ideals of youth empowerment and selfless service.
‘Let’s embrace AI for our own good and for the nation’: Assam CM on Diwali
Nov 08, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the rise of AI-made Diwali greetings in an X post. He urged wider adoption for personal benefit and national progress.
Why Himanta drank milk on stage, given to him by a Muslim voter in Nagaon's Samaguri
Nov 08, 2026A Muslim man brought cow's milk for Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a victory celebration in Assam's Samaguri on November 8, with the Chief Minister drinking the milk on stage in front of a gathering of thousands. The gesture came days after the BJP won the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, wresting the constituency from the Congress after a gap of seven years.
Six arrested in Police raid on illegal gambling den in Assam's Dibrugarh
Nov 08, 2026Dibrugarh Police arrested six people during a raid on an alleged illegal gambling den at Paltan Bazaar Bus Godown in the city.
Assam Finance Minister holds meetings with three departmental Finance Committees
Nov 08, 2026Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met three departmental finance committees in Dispur. The discussions covered future priorities and financial approvals required for ongoing projects.
Assam: Tarabari Police launch crackdown on gambling ahead of Diwali, seize Jandi-Munda equipment
Nov 08, 2026Tarabari Police seized Jandi-Munda gambling equipment from locations including Bahari and Chenga. The festive enforcement drive aims to curb gambling during Diwali.
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