300 rare Channa barca fish seized from bus in Assam's Bokakhat, five detained
Sep 22, 2026Around 300 live Channa barca, a rare freshwater fish species locally known as Cheng Eli, were seized from a public bus in Assam's Bokakhat, officials said.
Dimasa Students’ Union demands single identity, land protection, connectivity measures in Assam
Sep 22, 2026The All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) has submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking government intervention on eight long-standing demands concerning the constitutional identity, land rights, cultural heritage, connectivity and welfare of the Dimasa Kachari community.
86 rare gecko lizards rescued along Assam-Nagaland border, 2 held
Sep 22, 2026As many as 86 gecko lizards allegedly being smuggled across the Assam-Nagaland border were rescued and two suspected smugglers were arrested in Assam’s Jorhat district.
‘Ever since I arrived, BJP has been rattled’: Bhupesh Baghel in Assam
Sep 22, 2026Congress leader and party's Assam in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on September 22 alleged that BJP workers were behind the stone-pelting incident targeting Congress leaders' vehicles during campaigning in Assam’s Nagaon district.
‘I will win, Inshallah’: Ajmal turns up heat, challenges BJP's Debashish Sharma to speak in English
Sep 22, 2026AIUDF chief and Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll candidate Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday, September 22, claimed that he would win the election and challenged BJP candidate Debashish Sharma to speak in English.
Not quite ‘Jana Gana Mana’: National anthem hits a sour note at Congress poll meet
Sep 22, 2026The campaign got off to a rather unusual start at a Congress election meeting in Assam’s Morigaon district, where the national anthem was allegedly sung out of tune before the political proceedings began.
Gauhati University, Thailand explore stronger academic and institutional ties
Sep 22, 2026Gauhati University held talks with a senior Thai delegation on expanding cooperation in education, research, culture and technology. The interaction built on historical and linguistic links while pointing to wider exchanges and partnerships.
Wild elephant kills two, injures one in Assam’s Sonitpur
Sep 22, 2026Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a wild elephant attacked them at three separate locations in Assam’s Sonitpur district.
Assam down town University rewards 80 researchers with Rs 67.48 lakh
Sep 22, 2026Assam down town University (AdtU) honoured 80 faculty members, researchers and research scholars for their contributions to research and innovation, awarding monetary rewards totalling Rs 67,48,327 at its Eminence in Research Awards & Research Reward Ceremony 2026.
Assam: Batadrava police summon BDO in probe into deaths of two girls after MGNREGA signboard collapses
Sep 22, 2026Batadrava Police have summoned Block Development Officer (BDO) Shikha Gogoi for questioning as part of the investigation into the deaths of two schoolgirls after an MGNREGA signboard collapsed on them at Dhaniyabhati in Assam’s Nagaon district.
Assam CM says BJP has long received support from minority communities in Nagaon
Sep 22, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP has drawn support from sections of minority voters in Nagaon for years. He said past voting patterns and the party's governance record could strengthen that support in the by-election.
Assam Governor leads Nasha Mukt Bharat Padayatra in Tinsukia
Sep 22, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on September 22 led the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Sankalp Padayatra’ in Tinsukia as part of his ongoing state-wide campaign to raise awareness against drug abuse and promote community participation in the fight against substance abuse.
Youth dies, three injured in bike-scooter collision in Assam’s Sribhumi
Sep 22, 2026A young man died and three others were injured after a motorcycle collided with a scooter in Sribhumi district’s Ratabari area.
Congress alleges ‘planned attack’ on leaders’ convoy in Assam, demands EC probe
Sep 22, 2026Congress has alleged that its leaders' convoy was attacked during campaigning in Assam's Nagaon bypoll. The party has sought an Election Commission probe, wider security and release of FIRs and reports.
'Kaziranga's conservation story stands as a model for the world': Assam CM on World Rhino Day
Sep 22, 2026On World Rhino Day, Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed Assam's focus on rhino protection and habitat security. The remarks, echoed by Narendra Modi's Project Rhino push, underscored Kaziranga's central role in conservation.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika addresses BJP election meeting in Laharighat, highlights flood protection and connectivity
Sep 22, 2026Pijush 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
Sep 22, 2026A 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, 2026The 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
Sep 22, 2026The 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, 2026A 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
Sep 22, 2026Simanta 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.
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