Former first-class cricketer Kiran Powar appointed Assam men’s team head coach for 2026–27 season
Apr 20, 2026Former first-class cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed head coach of Assam’s men’s team for the 2026–27 domestic season, marking his first independent stint with a senior side.
Pawan Khera moves Gauhati High Court for anticipatory bail in defamation case
Apr 20, 2026Congress leader Pawan Khera on April 20 approached the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, over allegations relating to multiple passports and offshore assets.
Three family members drown in Pagladia river in Assam's Nalbari
Apr 20, 2026Three family members drowned in Assam's Pagladia river while crossing. Police are investigating and promoting river safety awareness
ECI announces dry days ahead of Assembly polls and counting
Apr 20, 2026The Election Commission of India has imposed dry days during Assembly polls and counting to ensure free and fair elections. Strict enforcement and public cooperation are emphasised to maintain law and order.
20 convicted, 25 acquitted in Abhi–Neel lynching case; Sentencing on April 24
Apr 20, 2026The District and Sessions Court in Nagaon on April 20, delivered its verdict in the 2018 Abhi–Neel mob lynching case, convicting 20 out of 45 accused, while acquitting 25 due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Guwahati flood tragedy: Woman dies after falling into open drain in Maligaon
Apr 20, 2026A woman lost her life after falling into an open drain in flood-hit Guwahati. Authorities are urged to act swiftly to cover drains and prevent similar incidents.
Assam CM predicts BJP win in Bengal, warns ‘syndicate raj’ of action
Apr 20, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 20, expressed confidence that the BJP will form the government in West Bengal, claiming the political atmosphere in the state is “very good” for the party ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam slams govt over Guwahati flooding, says ‘no scientific planning’
Apr 20, 2026AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam blames government for Guwahati floods due to poor planning. He urges urgent steps to improve drainage and urban infrastructure.
Brave resident foils robbery bid in Assam's Dhubri, one miscreant caught
Apr 20, 2026A Dhubri resident bravely stopped a robbery attempt, leading to the arrest of one suspect. Police have lauded the quick action and urged the public to stay alert.
Notorious drug peddler arrested with large quantity of Narcotics in Assam's Bongaigaon
Apr 20, 2026In a late-night anti-drug operation, Jogighopa Police arrested a notorious drug peddler along with a large quantity of narcotics in Assam's Bongaigaon district.
Assam Mahila Congress slams BJP over women’s reservation bill, calls narrative ‘misleading’
Apr 20, 2026Assam Mahila Congress accuses BJP of misrepresenting the women’s reservation bill. They demand clear details and transparency from the government.
Assam's Kaziranga team nabs fugitive linked to Royal Bengal Tiger trafficking
Apr 20, 2026Kaziranga team arrests a fugitive involved in Royal Bengal Tiger trafficking following detailed investigations. Authorities seize evidence and strengthen efforts to combat wildlife crime in Assam.
Assam govt orders closure of educational institutions in Guwahati after flash floods
Apr 20, 2026Assam shuts all educational institutions in Guwahati on April 20 due to flash floods. Authorities urge residents to stay alert as relief operations continue.
Debabrata Saikia accuses PM Modi of using women’s reservation pitch to influence voters
Apr 19, 2026Congress leader and Nazira Assembly constituency candidate Debabrata Saikia on Sunday, April 19 criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address, alleging that it sought to politically target the Congress and influence voters on the issue of women’s reservation.
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia accuses Congress of failing women, calls party 'enemies of progress'
Apr 19, 2026Dilip Saikia, president of the Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Sunday, April 19 criticised the Indian National Congress, alleging that the party had failed to advance women’s empowerment during its decades in power.
Guwahati court rejects plea for non-bailable warrant against Congress leader Pawan Khera
Apr 19, 2026A local court in Guwahati has rejected Assam Police’s plea seeking issuance of a non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife over allegations related to multiple passports and foreign property.
Railway security force nabs theft accused at Guwahati, other stations; stolen mobiles recovered
Apr 19, 2026The Railway Protection Force (RPF), the security wing of Indian Railways, has arrested multiple individuals in connection with theft cases across railway stations, including in Assam, officials said on April 19.
Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Boro calls for context-sensitive delimitation framework for northeast
Apr 19, 2026The introduction of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has triggered a significant phase of constitutional debate in India, with particular implications for the Northeast. The developments are being viewed as an opportunity to address long-standing concerns related to representation, inclusion, and federal balance in the region.
Youth beaten with stick over singing Zubeen Garg song in Guwahati
Apr 19, 2026A youth was allegedly assaulted with a stick by a woman in the Patharkuwari area of the city on April 19, leaving him seriously injured, police said.
Census 2027: Assam houselisting from Aug 17 to Sept 15; self-enumeration from Aug 2
Apr 19, 2026Assam will undertake the houselisting phase of Census 2027 from August 17 to September 15, 2026, with a prior self-enumeration window from August 2 to August 16, according to a release by the Press Information Bureau.
Assam CM defends delimitation, rejects ‘gerrymandering’ charge
Apr 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, April 19 defended the ongoing delimitation exercise in the state, rejecting allegations of “gerrymandering” raised by the Indian National Congress.
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