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.
Woman critically injured after speeding car rams into her, damages shops in Guwahati
Nov 08, 2026A woman was critically injured after a speeding car hit her while she was walking along a footpath near Narengi Ganesh Temple in Guwahati and subsequently crashed into several roadside shops.
Assam government plans Rs 8 lakh compensation for families of people killed in elephant attacks: Jayanta Malla Baruah
Nov 08, 2026The Assam government plans Rs 8 lakh compensation for families of people killed in elephant attacks. The proposed plantations and Gaj Mitra deployment seek to reduce conflict and support affected communities.
From Barpeta to Ramayana: How Assam's cane craft made it to the big screen
Nov 08, 2026For the armour designed for Ram and Lakshman in the recently released film Ramayana, the team turned to sarpat cane and jute (morapaat) sourced from Assam. Their search led them to Jaynal Abdin, a craftsman from Barpeta, around two hours from Guwahati, who helped develop the basic structure of the armour. The final product was subsequently completed in Mumbai.
Assam's Tengakhat OIL Fire: Death toll rises to four as injured worker Sailen Gogoi succumbs
Nov 08, 2026Injured worker Sailen Gogoi has died after the Tengakhat OIL facility fire. His death takes the toll from the November 6 explosion to four.
Assam: House gutted in fire at Bokakhat’s Jyotipur after gas cylinder explosion
Nov 08, 2026A fire gutted Utpal Konwar’s residence in Jyotipur, Bokakhat. A suspected short circuit and reported gas cylinder explosion intensified the blaze.
Assam petrol pumps to shut for 24 hours on November 12 over alleged OMC harassment
Nov 08, 2026Petroleum dealers across Assam will suspend fuel purchases and sales for 24 hours on November 12 as part of a statewide protest against what they have described as arbitrary decisions and harassment by oil marketing companies (OMCs).
Assam CM celebrates NDA Victory in Nagaon’s Samaguri
Nov 08, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 8 participated in a grand victory celebration at Rupahi Higher Secondary School playground in Samaguri constituency of Nagaon district, fulfilling a promise he had made during the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election campaign.
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