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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika addresses BJP election meeting in Laharighat, highlights flood protection and connectivity

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika addresses BJP election meeting in Laharighat, highlights flood protection and connectivity

Sep 22, 2026

Pijush Hazarika addressed a BJP meeting in Laharighat and highlighted flood and road works. The pitch linked local infrastructure claims to the campaign ahead of the Nagaon by-election.

Fire breaks out at five shops near AMCH in Assam's Dibrugarh, cylinder blast suspected

Fire breaks out at five shops near AMCH in Assam's Dibrugarh, cylinder blast suspected

Sep 22, 2026

A fire broke out at Sandhya Sweets near AMCH in Dibrugarh and spread to four adjoining shops. A suspected cylinder blast sparked panic, while the cause and extent of damage remained unclear.

Bodo groups protest ‘Hemkosh Appendix’, burn book in Assam's Kokrajhar

Sep 22, 2026

The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) staged a protest in Kokrajhar over the recently released ‘Hemkosh Appendix’, alleging that the book does not use the Bodo script.

Gauhati HC dismisses CBI appeal against Congress leader Ripun Bora’s acquittal in Daniel Topno murder case

Gauhati HC dismisses CBI appeal against Congress leader Ripun Bora’s acquittal in Daniel Topno murder case

Sep 22, 2026

The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday, September 22 dismissed an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the acquittal of senior Congress leader Ripun Bora in the Daniel Topno murder case.

BJP workers stop Congress MLA Asif Nazar’s vehicle in Assam's Morigaon, scuffle breaks out

Sep 22, 2026

A confrontation broke out between BJP and Congress workers in Morigaon district on Tuesday, September 22, after BJP workers allegedly stopped the vehicle of Congress MLA Asif Nazar at Garoimari and raised “Go Back Asif Nazar” slogans.

Simanta Shekhar resigns as Assam Film Finance Corporation Chairman, quits BJP

Simanta Shekhar resigns as Assam Film Finance Corporation Chairman, quits BJP

Sep 22, 2026

Simanta Shekhar has resigned as chairman of Assam's state film finance corporation and quit the BJP. He said the move was for personal reasons and that his commitment to Assam remains unchanged.

Rhino poaching was routine before 2016, crackdown launched to protect Assam’s pride: Sonowal

Rhino poaching was routine before 2016, crackdown launched to protect Assam’s pride: Sonowal

Sep 22, 2026

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday, September 22, said rhino poaching had become a routine occurrence in Assam before 2016 and recalled the crackdown launched during his tenure as chief minister to protect the state’s iconic one-horned rhinoceros.

Assam MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi pledges Organ Donation at GMCH

Assam MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi pledges Organ Donation at GMCH

Sep 22, 2026

Assam MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi took part in an organ donation programme at GMCH. The event stressed public awareness and formal pledges to help patients needing transplants.

Assam police recover three cattle hidden inside ambulance in Dhubri, driver flees

Assam police recover three cattle hidden inside ambulance in Dhubri, driver flees

Sep 22, 2026

Assam police recovered three cattle hidden inside an ambulance during a search operation on September 21 night, while the vehicle was on its way to Dhubri from West Bengal.

Assam: Four Bangladeshis, Indian man detained over alleged cattle smuggling in Sribhumi

Assam: Four Bangladeshis, Indian man detained over alleged cattle smuggling in Sribhumi

Sep 22, 2026

Police in Assam’s Sribhumi district detained four Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian man for their alleged involvement in the illegal transportation of cattle and buffaloes, officials said.

Three drug peddlers arrested with 5.15 grams of heroin in Assam's Baksa

Three drug peddlers arrested with 5.15 grams of heroin in Assam's Baksa

Sep 22, 2026

Gowardhana Police arrested three suspected drug peddlers and seized 5.15 grams of heroin in Baksa district. Investigators are now tracing the source, destination and possible wider links of the suspected contraband.

Karam Puja reflects Chay tribal community’s bond with nature, brotherhood: CM Himanta

Karam Puja reflects Chay tribal community’s bond with nature, brotherhood: CM Himanta

Sep 22, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, September 22, said Karam Puja reflects the Chay tribal community’s deep connection with nature, prosperity and brotherhood.

Assam: Rs 1.64 lakh fake currency seized in Barpeta’s Mandia, one held

Assam: Rs 1.64 lakh fake currency seized in Barpeta’s Mandia, one held

Sep 22, 2026

Police seized counterfeit currency worth Rs 1.64 lakh in Barpeta's Mandia and detained Kalim Uddin. Investigators are now probing the source of the notes and possible wider links.

World Rhino Day: CM Himanta highlights Assam’s commitment to rhino conservation

World Rhino Day: CM Himanta highlights Assam’s commitment to rhino conservation

Sep 22, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jayanta Malla Baruah marked World Rhino Day by highlighting Assam's rhino protection efforts. Their messages underscored zero poaching, habitat conservation and the need to protect all surviving rhino species.

Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress factions behind Samaguri clash, asks party to address internal differences

Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress factions behind Samaguri clash, asks party to address internal differences

Sep 22, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, September 21 said the violence reported in Samaguri during campaigning for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll was the result of a clash between rival factions within the Congress, and urged the state Congress leadership to address its internal differences.

Assam woman alleges months-long confinement, mental harassment by husband, rescued

Assam woman alleges months-long confinement, mental harassment by husband, rescued

Sep 22, 2026

A woman was allegedly kept confined inside her home for several months and allegedly subjected to mental harassment in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, following which she was rescued in the presence of police and a magistrate.

Assam: Murder accused injured in police firing during murder weapon recovery in Sivasagar

Assam: Murder accused injured in police firing during murder weapon recovery in Sivasagar

Sep 22, 2026

Assam Police shot and injured a man allegedly linked to the murder of Biman Barua in Bihubor near Nazira town in Sivasagar district after he allegedly attempted to attack a police officer with the sword suspected to have been used in the killing, police said.

Assam Police seize 300 sacks of urea fertiliser in Dholai, driver held

Assam Police seize 300 sacks of urea fertiliser in Dholai, driver held

Sep 22, 2026

Police in Assam’s Cachar district seized 300 sacks of urea fertiliser from a vehicle during a checking operation at Dholai on Monday evening, September 21.

Assam: Badruddin Ajmal visits families of Juria women allegedly pushed back to Bangladesh, vows legal action

Sep 22, 2026

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on September 21 said he will approach the Supreme Court over the alleged pushback of two women from Assam’s Juria to Bangladesh, while targeting BJP candidate Debasish Sharma during an election rally in Nagaon.

Assam: Police apologise after journalist allegedly assaulted during coverage of Congress-BJP clash in Nagaon

Sep 22, 2026

A journalist was allegedly assaulted by police and security personnel while covering a clash between Congress and BJP workers in Assam’s Nagaon district, prompting protests by local journalists and a road blockade.

Assam: Dhubri 108 boat ambulance out of service, critical patient forced to seek private transport

Assam: Dhubri 108 boat ambulance out of service, critical patient forced to seek private transport

Sep 22, 2026

A 60-year-old woman in critical condition was reportedly left without access to the government-operated 108 boat ambulance service in Assam’s Dhubri district after the emergency vessel at Fakirganj ghat remained non-functional, according to local residents.