Assam power bills may rise from November as AERC allows recovery of Rs 155.59 crore surcharge
Nov 02, 2026AERC has allowed APDCL to recover ₹155.59 crore in accumulated surcharge from November. The staggered levy could increase consumer bills through March 2027.
Livelihood crisis deepens in Assam's Lumding as small vendors forced to vacate Railway shops
Nov 02, 2026An uncertain future looms over several small traders at Lumding Railway Junction after they were asked to vacate their business establishments on Platforms 4 and 5, leaving many worried about how they will support their families.
Assam's Dima Hasao to receive Rs 1,014 crore annually from limestone mining revenue: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Nov 02, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said limestone mining could provide Dima Hasao's council Rs 1,014 crore annually. The revenue-sharing plan is aimed at strengthening local financial autonomy and supporting development.
Assam minister denies PSO link after woman files complaint at Paltan Bazar police outpost
Nov 02, 2026Assam minister Ashok Singhal has denied any connection with the PSO accused in a woman's complaint. He said an impartial investigation would establish the facts and reveal the truth.
Assamese shopkeeper, two others assaulted in Bengaluru over spicy noodles dispute
Nov 02, 2026Three people working at a fast-food outlet in Doddathoguru near Bengaluru's Electronic City were allegedly assaulted by a group of men following a dispute over spicy noodles, police said.
Assam: Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad observes Shaheed Divas, forms new 199-member executive committee
Nov 02, 2026The Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad observed Shaheed Divas and installed a new 199-member executive committee. The council pledged to prioritise employee welfare and raise its voice against the National Pension System.
Guwahati Shooting: Accused Ghanakanta Gogoi taken to hotel for crime scene recreation
Nov 02, 2026Police took accused Ghanakanta Gogoi to Hotel Bilas Inn to recreate the shooting scene. The exercise is expected to verify evidence and establish the sequence of events.
‘BJP does not steal votes, it steals hearts’: Himanta takes dig at Congress during Shimla rally
Nov 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of questioning electronic voting machines (EVMs) only when it loses elections.
Former BSF personnel arrested in Assam's Cachar for alleged theft of equipment worth Rs 60,000
Nov 01, 2026A 55-year-old former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel has been arrested in Assam's Cachar district for allegedly stealing equipment worth around Rs 60,000 from a mechanical company where he was employed as a security guard.
Illegal chemical manufacturing unit busted inside house in Silchar, products worth Rs 50 lakh seized
Nov 01, 2026An alleged illegal chemical manufacturing unit operating from a residential premises in Silchar's Sirukandi area was busted by Cachar Police, with cleaning products worth more than Rs 50 lakh seized and one person arrested.
Sports infrastructure key to developing young talent in Assam: Minister Biswajit Daimary
Nov 01, 2026Assam is focusing on developing sports infrastructure and providing better training facilities to young athletes to help them compete at national and international events, state minister Biswajit Daimary said.
Three seriously injured in road accident on NH-27 in Assam's Jagiroad
Nov 01, 2026Three people were seriously injured in an accident on NH-27 in Jagiroad. The crash has renewed concerns over safety along the busy highway corridor.
Assam BJP appoints district in-charges for Jorhat, Golaghat and Tinsukia
Nov 01, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia has appointed in-charges for Jorhat, Golaghat and Tinsukia districts. The move allocates party oversight across the three district units.
Assam boxer Ankushita Boro wins gold at International Tammer Tournament in Finland
Nov 01, 2026Assam boxer Ankushita Boro clinched the gold medal at the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland, defeating Great Britain's Ella Thompstone 4-1 in the final on November 1.
Man arrested for alleged arson at warehouse in Assam's Silchar
Nov 01, 2026Police have arrested a man identified as Mani Majumdar in connection with the alleged arson at the warehouse of Lovely Interiors in North Krishnapur, Silchar, on October 26.
Assam Sports Award recipient Prabin Chandra Das dies at 81 after prolonged illness
Nov 01, 2026Prabin Chandra Das, recipient of the Assam government's sports award and working president of the All Assam Kabaddi Association, died on Sunday, November 1 after battling a serious liver ailment for several weeks. He was 81.
Assam: Asam Sahitya Sabha forms three-member panel to conduct elections for top posts for 2027-29 term
Nov 01, 2026The Asam Sahitya Sabha, the state's oldest literary organisation, has constituted a three-member election sub-committee to conduct elections for the posts of vice-president and general secretary for the 2027-2029 term.
Assam CM thanks BJP workers for Shimla rally, takes dig at Himachal CM
Nov 01, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked BJP workers for the Shimla rally and criticised Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. His remarks sharpened the BJP-Congress exchange over alleged Election Commission bias.
Nearly 100 bighas of farmland damaged during Bharatmala roadwork in Assam's Cachar, farmers seek compensation
Nov 01, 2026Nearly 100 bighas of agricultural land have reportedly been damaged in Assam's Cachar district following the collapse of an embankment created during road construction under the Bharatmala project, leaving several farmers facing crop losses and financial difficulties.
Assam: Panic in Sivasagar’s Namati as ONGC explosion sends thick black smoke across area
Nov 01, 2026A reported ONGC explosion sent thick black smoke across Namti in Assam's Sivasagar district. The incident sparked panic and prompted residents to question safety near populated areas.
Bhutan builds 108 Buddhist stupas in nine hours, sets historic record for global peace
Nov 01, 2026In a major initiative promoting global peace, unity and brotherhood, Bhutan has constructed 108 Buddhist stupas, known as Jangchub Chortens, along a 12-km stretch of the Mao Chhu River in Gelephu, completing the ambitious project in just nine hours.
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