Assam News

Supreme Court acquits main accused in 2017 Assam rape-murder case of 58-year-old headmistress, cites probe lapses

Supreme Court of India acquitted Moinul Haque, the prime accused in the 2017 rape and murder case of a primary school headmistress in Assam’s Hojai district, citing serious lapses in the police investigation and prosecution.

"President’s Rule will be imposed in Bengal the day any BJP worker is attacked": Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 21 issued a strong warning against political violence while addressing a gathering in West Bengal, stating that any attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers would invite strict legal action.

Assam: Leopard Trapped in Doomdooma Tea Estate After Days of Panic; Workers Voice Fear Over Rising Human–Wildlife Conflict

Tea Workers on Tuesday, April 21 raised concern over human - wildlife conflict after a leopard that had triggered widespread panic in a tea garden area of Upper Assam's Tinsukia was finally trapped by forest officials in the early hours of Monday at Roseberry (Daimukhia) Tea Estate near Doomdooma as it brought temporary relief to workers and residents after days of fear and tension.

Assam pushes back 16 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in early morning operation

Assam authorities detained and pushed back 16 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in a border operation. This move aims to strengthen border security and uphold law and order in the state.

Assam: Sonari man declared dead returns home on third day of post funeral rites, police probe identity mix-up

In a bizarre incident from Assam's Sonari, a man who had been presumed dead and whose last rites were being observed by his family returned home alive, raising serious questions about the identification of an unidentified body recovered earlier this week.

"Full drama, blatant delimitation move": Congress leader slams BJP on women's reservation bill

Congress leader Divya Maderna on Tuesday, April 21 criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that the legislation was used as a political instrument rather than a genuine effort to ensure gender equality.

Assam: Digboi tense after murder sparks highway protest, autorickshaw set ablaze by mob

Tension prevailed in Assam's Digboi on Tuesday, April 21 after a violent protest broke out in Powai area, where local residents set a an autorickshaw on fire along National Highway 38 following a murder incident.

Man, wife, girlfriend arrested for running escort racket targeting young women in Guwahati

Guwahati police arrested three people in connection with an escort service racket targeting young women. The investigation continues as authorities urge public vigilance.

Missing youth’s body recovered in Brahmaputra amid Guwahati floods; death toll rises to four

The body of a missing youth was found in the Brahmaputra river amid Guwahati floods, increasing the death toll to four. Rescue efforts continue as authorities warn residents to stay cautious and follow safety measures.

Gauhati High Court reserves order on Pawan Khera’s bail plea; Counsel says ‘not a flight risk’

The Gauhati High Court on April 21, reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a case filed by Assam Chief Minister’s wife alleging defamatory remarks.

BJP announces ‘Mahila Akrosh’ protest in Assam against Congress over women issues

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a statewide “Mahila Akrosh” protest in Assam on April 23, intensifying its opposition to the Congress-led alliance over issues related to women’s political participation.

Sahitya Akademi awardee named distinguished professor at Assam's Srimanta Sankaradeva University

Anuradha Sarma Pujari, Sahitya Akademi awardee, joins Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva University as distinguished professor. Her expertise is expected to strengthen the university's literary and academic standing.

Elephant races, horse sprints draw crowds at 114th Suwari festival in Assam’s Boko

The 114th edition of the Suwari Festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and large public participation in Boko on April 20, showcasing a blend of ritual observances, cultural performances and indigenous sporting events.

Warehouse burglary in Assam's Dhubri; cash, goods worth lakhs stolen

A warehouse in Dhubri was burgled late on Monday night, April 20, with unidentified persons decamping with cash and goods worth several lakhs of rupees, police said.

Coal block in Kharsang gets clearance in under four months, sets benchmark for sector

The Namchik–Namphuk West Block in Kharsang has secured key regulatory approvals for coal mining in under four months, marking a rare instance of expedited clearances in the industry.

Man run over by truck after dispute in Assam's Tinsukia, accused surrenders

Three injured after family clash over chickens damaging crops in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong

A minor dispute over chickens damaging a seedling field escalated into a violent clash between two families in Nawabil No. 4 village under Kheroni Police Station in Assam's West Karbi Anglong, leaving three persons seriously injured.

Bihu pandal set on fire in Assam's Dhubri, outrage mounts over security lapse

Allegations of illegal stone quarrying surface along Assam–Nagaland border

Allegations of illegal stone quarrying have emerged from the Bihubar–Augurijan tea estate area in Nazira subdivision of Assam, located along the disputed border with Nagaland, raising concerns over environmental damage and lack of enforcement.

Magisterial probe ordered into Maligaon woman’s death amid flooding

The Assam government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of a woman in Maligaon, who was swept away during severe waterlogging triggered by heavy rainfall in Guwahati on April 19.

Man shot dead in Assam's Cachar land row; four arrested

A long-running land dispute in Assam’s Cachar district turned fatal on Monday morning, April 20, after a 60-year-old man was allegedly shot and beaten to death in Kadamtilla village under Jirighat police station.