20 arrested in simultaneous raids on illegal gambling dens in Assam's Dhubri
Nov 09, 2026Gauripur police arrested 20 people during simultaneous gambling raids in Asharikandi and Beguntali. The operation signals continued enforcement against illegal cash-betting activities across Dhubri district.
Three houses gutted in fire in Assam’s Nagaon, losses estimated at Rs 30 lakh
Nov 09, 2026Three houses were completely gutted in a major fire at South Kaldowa village in Juria in Assam’s Nagaon district on November 9, causing property losses estimated at around Rs 30 lakh.
AASU seeks Rs 5 crore compensation for families of four workers killed in Dibrugarh Oil India fire
Nov 09, 2026The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has demanded a minimum compensation of Rs 5 crore each for the families of four workers who died in a massive fire at Oil India Limited's (OIL) ITF facility in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district.
Woman critical after brutal Diwali night assault in Guwahati, accused on the run
Nov 09, 2026A woman was left battling for her life after she was allegedly brutally assaulted by a man on Raghunath Path in Guwahati's Dhirenpara on Sunday, November 8 night, coinciding with Diwali celebrations. The accused, identified as Biswajit Das, alias Kalu, fled the area shortly after the incident and remains absconding.
'At least I'm the first male swimmer': Assam's Tirthank Pegu on historic Youth Olympics medal
Nov 09, 2026Tirthank Pegu won bronze in the men's 200m butterfly at the Youth Olympics. The result made him India's first male swimming medallist at the Games.
Fire engulfs moving car in Dima Hasao's Haflong, 70 per cent of vehicle gutted
Nov 09, 2026A Mahindra Bolero was extensively damaged after catching fire near Synod Gallery under Haflong Police Station in Assam's Dima Hasao district. No casualties or injuries were reported.
Assam plans defence park in Morigaon, 1,984 acres earmarked for arms manufacturing: Himanta
Nov 09, 2026Assam plans to establish its first defence park on 1,984 acres at Nellie in Morigaon. The project aims to shorten military supply lines and create skilled employment.
Gaurav Gogoi lists 10 alleged ‘packages’ of Modi government, targets Election Commission
Nov 09, 2026Gaurav Gogoi listed 10 allegations against the Modi government and the Election Commission. His attack adds to the Opposition's continuing criticism over electoral fairness and institutional bias.
Assam: Firecracker vendors in Pathsala ordered to stop sales over public safety concerns
Nov 09, 2026The Bajali district administration has cancelled permissions granted to vendors for the temporary sale of firecrackers at designated locations in Pathsala, citing public safety concerns following several recent fire incidents in which shops were gutted.
Sivasagar administration continues eviction drive to protect historic Jamuna
Nov 09, 2026The Sivasagar district administration continued its eviction drive on November 9 to clear alleged illegal encroachments from the historic Jamuna wetland, with the stated aim of preserving its heritage and original boundaries.
Assam: Man found dead in hospital pond in Dholai, identity yet to be established
Nov 09, 2026An unidentified man's body was recovered from a pond near a hospital at Bidyartanpur Market under the Dholai Assembly constituency in Assam's Cachar district on November 9, triggering concern in the area.
Assam: House gutted in fire at Cachar's Jalalpur, household belongings reduced to ashes
Nov 09, 2026A house was completely gutted in a fire at Biswambharpur in the Jalalpur area of West Katigorah in Assam's Cachar district on Monday morning, November 9, leaving all household belongings in ashes.
Woman alleges husband misrepresented identity, subjected her to abuse in Assam's Morigaon
Nov 09, 2026A woman was rescued by members of the All Tiwa Students' Union in Assam's Morigaon district following allegations that she had been subjected to physical and mental abuse by a man with whom she had been living for nearly six years.
Assam: OIL suspends four after Tengakhat tank farm explosion death toll rises to four
Nov 09, 2026The death toll in the explosion and fire at Oil India Limited’s (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, has risen to four after another injured worker, Sailen Gogoi, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital in Dibrugarh.
At least 11 fires reported across Assam on Diwali, three injured, homes and warehouses gutted
Nov 08, 2026At least 11 fire incidents were reported from different parts of Assam on Diwali evening, leaving three people injured and causing extensive damage to residential properties, a trader’s warehouse and large stocks of jute. Preliminary reports suggest that firecrackers, electrical short circuits and a burning lamp may have triggered several of the blazes.
Assam: Dispute over fishing at Nonoi river turns violent, one man injured in stone pelting
Nov 08, 2026A man sustained serious head injuries after a group of alleged miscreants pelted stones at local residents who had gone fishing in the Nonoi river in Assam, triggering tension among residents over access to traditional fishing activities.
Akhil Gogoi flags alleged coal syndicate in Upper Assam, writes to Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking probe
Nov 08, 2026Raijor Dal chief alleges illegal coal transportation network operating through Jorhat and Sivasagar; seeks probe into suspected involvement of political representatives and officials
Cylinder explosion at Oil canteen in Assam's Tengakhat, one seriously injured
Nov 08, 2026A cylinder explosion at a canteen located within an Oil India Limited (OIL) installation in Assam's Dibrugarh district left one person seriously injured on Sunday, November 8 afternoon, triggering fresh concerns over safety at the company's facilities in the Tengakhat area.
Massive fire destroys seven shops in Assam's Jonai, property worth nearly Rs 1 crore gutted
Nov 08, 2026A massive fire broke out in the Simen Chapori area of Jonai in Assam's Dhemaji district on Diwali evening of November 8, destroying seven commercial establishments and causing an estimated property loss of nearly Rs 1 crore.
Fire breaks out in Assam's Morigaon during Diwali celebrations, jute and paddy straw heaps gutted
Nov 08, 2026A fire broke out in Shingimari village in Assam's Morigaon district during Diwali celebrations after remnants of firecrackers reportedly landed on a pile of jute stalks stored along the roadside, triggering a blaze.
Assam forms 14 ‘Gosh Mitro’ teams to tackle human-elephant conflict along India-Bhutan border
Nov 08, 2026The Assam government has formed 14 ‘Gosh Mitro’ teams comprising local youths to help tackle rising incidents of human-elephant conflict in the India-Bhutan border areas of Tamulpur and Baksa districts.
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