Assam News

Veteran Assamese journalist Nitya Bora passes away at 83

Veteran Assamese journalist Nitya Bora has died at 83, leaving behind a legacy of clear and factual reporting. His contributions to Assam's journalism are deeply valued by the community.

Retired teacher, wife found dead in Assam’s Udalguri, suicide suspected

A retired teacher and his wife were found dead in an apparent case of suicide in Kalaigaon area of Assam’s Udalguri district on Wednesday, April 22, police said.

Former Assam footballer Gautam Dutta passes away at 63

Former Assam footballer Gautam Dutta has died at 63, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to football in the state. The sports community mourns his loss and awaits funeral details and tributes.

Youth drowns in Brahmaputra while trying to save mother in Assam's Sualkuchi

A tragic incident has been reported from Assam's No-Keot Para in East Sualkuchi, where a young man drowned in the Brahmaputra River while attempting to save his mother.

Advocate dies of cardiac arrest at Assam's Rangia court premises

An advocate passed away due to cardiac arrest at Rangia court, Assam, causing disruption in court proceedings. The court has initiated an inquiry and offered condolences to the family.

Woman commando trainee dies by suicide at Assam battalion camp, probe underway

A woman commando undergoing training at a battalion camp in Assam’s Baihata Chariali allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday, April 22 prompting an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Amit Shah predicts big Congress defeat in Assam, makes infiltration a key poll issue at Bengal rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicts Congress will face a major defeat in Assam elections due to infiltration issues. He emphasises illegal immigration's impact during a West Bengal rally.

Punjab police team reach Assam's Dibrugarh to arrest Amritpal Singh as NSA detention ends

A team of the Punjab Police has reached Dibrugarh to initiate legal formalities for the arrest of Amritpal Singh following the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act on April 22.

Assam Rifles Haflong Battalion empowers AROH students through digital learning initiative

Assam Rifles Haflong Battalion launches a digital learning programme to support AROH students. The initiative aims to improve educational skills through online resources and interactive guidance.

Vote freely, no goon will dare to act this time: Assam CM at Bengal rally

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calls on Bengal voters to vote fearlessly and assures no intimidation. He stresses the importance of peaceful and fair elections amid concerns of violence.

"Innocent people behind bars": Anita Deka defends husband Shyamkanu Mahanta in Zubeen Garg death case

Anita Deka Mahanta on Wednesday, April 22, defended her husband, Shyamkanu Mahanta, asserting that he had no involvement in the case linked to the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, and said the family is also seeking justice.

Zubeen Garg death case: Guwahati fast-track court to hear Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail plea today

A fast-track sessions court in Guwahati is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Wednesday, April 22 in connection with a case linked to the death of Assam's music icon Zubeen Garg.

Assam: Surprise inspection exposes lapses at Tinsukia school, head teacher cites pet’s illness

Man killed in hit-and-run at Kalahbhanga near Barpeta Road in Assam

A man from Bongaigaon was killed in a hit-and-run accident at Kalahbhanga near Barpeta Road on April 22 while on his way to attend a wedding.

Assam: BSF Jawan Ramen Baruah dies in Ladakh, laid to rest with full honours in Sivasagar

A wave of grief swept through Assam as Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Ramen Baruah, who died in the line of duty in Ladakh, was laid to rest with full military honours in his native village in Sivasagar.

Assam: Four arrested in police crackdown on illegal gambling in Abhayapuri

Police in Abhayapuri carried out a crackdown on illegal gambling, arresting four individuals during a raid linked to activities organised around the Lungai Pahar Puja and Mahamela.

Assam–Arunachal connectivity hit after storm uproots trees in Tinsukia border areas

A severe storm that lashed the Margherita region on Tuesday night, April 21, caused widespread disruption, severely affecting connectivity in the border areas of Tinsukia district.

Assam: On Earth Day, Gaurav Gogoi calls for sustainable living amid Guwahati’s artificial flood concerns

Amid concerns over man-made flooding in the city, Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on April 22 called for renewed commitment towards environmental protection and sustainable living on the occasion of Earth Day.

Upper Assam ponds hide venomous insect threat, over 100 bite cases logged

A little-known aquatic insect, often ignored or even consumed by locals, has emerged as a potential hidden threat after a series of bite cases reported in Upper Assam, a medical expert revealed.

Assam govt to file reply in ‘hate speech’ PILs against Himanta Biswa Sarma by next hearing

The Assam government has told the Gauhati High Court that it will submit its response in a batch of public interest litigations accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making “hate speech” remarks.

Villagers in Assam's Dima Hasao block key highway project over unpaid compensation