Assam News

Assam: Five arrested after violent clash leaves six injured in Nagaon’s Juria

Juria Police have arrested five alleged butchers within 24 hours in connection with a violent clash at Udmari Balugutia in Assam’s Nagaon district that left six people injured, three of them critically.

Assam: Suspected abduction scare in Boko turns out to be financial dispute, 6 detained

A suspected kidnapping scare at Bamunigaon in Assam’s Boko area turned into a police investigation into an alleged financial dispute linked to the drug trade after a vehicle travelling towards Goalpara rammed into a roadside divider.

Morphed photos of woman appear on posters across Assam’s Juria, police probe underway

Pork sale banned in Assam's Moran after 10 samples test positive for African Swine Fever

The Dibrugarh district administration in Assam has imposed an indefinite ban on the sale of pork and pork-related products in the Moran Revenue Circle after 10 tissue samples collected from local markets tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF).

Three minor girls rescued at Guwahati Railway Station under Operation Nanhe Farishte

Three minor girls from Assam’s Charaideo district were rescued by railway personnel at Guwahati Railway Station on Sunday, October 25, under Operation Nanhe Farishte after they reportedly travelled to the city for sightseeing without informing their parents.

Assam: 5 arrested over Rs 10 crore medicine theft in Guwahati, entire consignment recovered

Five men have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of medicines worth Rs 10 crore from a warehouse in Guwahati, with police recovering 795 cartons containing 131 different medicine products from Nalbari district, Assam, on Saturday, October 24.

Assam Congress to appoint 'Vote Rakshaks' across 31,486 polling booths to monitor electoral rolls

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has announced plans to appoint ‘Vote Rakshaks’ across all 31,486 polling booths in the state to monitor electoral rolls and address alleged discrepancies in voter registration ahead of upcoming elections.

Indian, Austrian doctors join hands for child healthcare camp in Assam's Gohpur

A two-day Indo-Austrian child health camp was organised at Chandamari in Helem, Gohpur, Assam, on October 23 and 24, bringing together Indian doctors and paediatric specialists from Austria to provide medical care to children, particularly those from economically disadvantaged families.

Assam CM prays for peace and prosperity on Lakshmi Puja

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma prayed to Maa Lakshmi on Lakshmi Puja. His message sought happiness, peace, prosperity and opportunities for every household.

Assam: Illegal cattle slaughter alleged at Nagaon's Balugutia market, residents seek action

Allegations of large-scale illegal cattle slaughter and the open sale of banned meat have emerged from Balugutia Market in Juria, in Assam’s Nagaon district, with local residents questioning the effectiveness of police action against the alleged activities.

Assam's Nagaon journalist allegedly assaulted while covering suspected illegal activities at Dhaba

Journalist Barun Bikash Bora of the web portal Drishtikon NE was allegedly assaulted by a group of people at a dhaba near the Borghat bypass in Nagaon while attempting to gather information about suspected illegal activities, according to reports.

Assam: 13 arrested after alleged attack on Bihu troupe at Sribhumi Durga Puja event over 'Assamese songs'

Tension erupted in Sribhumi town after an alleged assault on Bihu artistes during the idol immersion procession of Hindustan Club, with police arresting 13 club members in connection with the incident.

Assam: Dhing Police arrest alleged robber, recover illegal pistol and live ammunition

Dhing Police arrested alleged robber Mohammad Ali in Dumdumia and seized an illegal pistol and live ammunition. His questioning seeks further case details and possible links to other criminal activities.

Assam Rifles Havildar from Cachar honoured with President’s Gallantry Medal

Havildar Mohammad Khambatan Khan of the Assam Rifles, a resident of Kanthagram in Lalang Part I under the Lakhipur Assembly constituency in Assam’s Cachar district, has been honoured with the President’s Gallantry Medal for his contributions to security operations in the Northeast.

Operation Trident: 18 arrested as agencies bust international drug cartel across northeast

Security agencies arrested 18 people and conducted simultaneous raids at 38 locations across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur on October 23 as part of Operation Trident, a crackdown on an alleged international narcotics trafficking network, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on October 25.

Assam: Man arrested with pistol, two live rounds in Nagaon

Police arrested Mohammad Ali during a search operation at Jengani in Nagaon district. The seizure of a pistol and live ammunition has prompted further questioning.

17-year-old from Darjeeling found dead under suspicious circumstances in Assam's Dhubri

The body of a 17-year-old youth from Darjeeling was recovered under suspicious circumstances from the premises of Srimanta Complex in Assam’s Dhubri town on Sunday, October 25 morning, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

25 alleged infiltrators apprehended during night operation along Indo-Bangladesh border

Assam Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended 25 people allegedly attempting to enter India illegally along the international border and sent them back to their place of origin, according to a statement shared by Assam Police.

Assam: Man detained for allegedly posing as doctor, working as ICU in-charge at Jorhat Hospital

Police in Assam's Jorhat have detained a man accused of allegedly posing as a qualified doctor and securing employment at multiple healthcare facilities using purportedly false medical credentials. The accused, identified as Ahmed Ali, also known as Dr Yakub Ali Ahmed, was working as the in-charge of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jorhat City Orthopaedic Hospital when the allegations came to light.

Assam: Zubeen Garg Fan Club to hold peaceful protest seeking justice for the music icon on October 30

A peaceful protest demanding justice for Assamese singer Zubeen Garg will be held at Chachal in Guwahati on October 30, following a call by the All Assam Zubeen Garg Fan Club. The protest is scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm, with the organisers appealing to fans, supporters and members of the public to participate.

Assam: Bihu troupe allegedly attacked at Sribhumi Durga Puja event over 'Assamese songs'

A Bihu troupe was allegedly assaulted during a Durga Puja event organised by Hindustan Club in Assam’s Sribhumi district after a group of people reportedly objected to Assamese songs being played in the Barak Valley, according to an initial report on Saturday, October 24.