Assam News

Assam's Nagaon woman accused of selling five-month-old daughter, flees to Kerala

A five-month-old baby girl was rescued by police in Assam's Nagaon district after she was allegedly sold for Rs 50,000, while her mother reportedly fled to Kerala, police said.

Shillong hosts 24th edition of 'Swadesh-Swabhiman' lecture series celebrating Assam's intellectual heritage

The 24th edition of the Swadesh-Swabhiman lecture series was held at the Devkumar Das Memorial Hall in Bishnupur, Shillong, on July 11, bringing together students, scholars and cultural enthusiasts for an in-depth exploration of Assam's history, language, literature, society and contemporary issues.

Bodo community protests land allotment to APDCL, opposes rehabilitation of evicted families in Assam's Kokrajhar

Hundreds of members of the Bodo community staged a massive protest at Malgaon along the Kokrajhar district border on July 12, opposing the allotment of Tribal Belt and Block land to the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and the proposed rehabilitation of 93 evicted Muslim families from Kaimari in the area.

Assam targets next academic session launch of Dhemaji Medical College, Minister Ranoj Pegu reviews construction progress

Ranoj Pegu reviewed construction at the upcoming Dhemaji Medical College on Saturday. The Assam government said it aims to commission the institution from the next academic session.

Heavy rain triggers fresh waterlogging in Guwahati, traffic diverted amid IMD Orange alert

Heavy rainfall once again disrupted normal life in Guwahati on Sunday, July 12, with severe waterlogging reported in the 9th Mile and 10th Mile areas, prompting authorities to implement traffic diversions to ease congestion and ensure commuter safety.

Assam to develop integrated sports hub at Amingaon, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam is developing the Amingaon Complex in Guwahati into an integrated sports hub. The project is aimed at strengthening grassroots talent and helping the state host major events.

Drugs worth Rs 5.16 crore destroyed in Assam's Barpeta under court-approved disposal drive

In a major anti-drug operation, the Barpeta district administration and Assam Police on July 12 destroyed seized narcotic substances worth Rs 5.16 crore at the Barpeta Police Reserve Playground.

Rs 15 lakh worth of cold drinks vanish on Guwahati-Imphal route; 1,100 cartons recovered from Hailakandi, one arrested

Police recovered 1,100 cartons of stolen cold drinks after the Guwahati-to-Imphal consignment went missing. The probe now centres on absconding suspects, including the truck driver, and the wider theft network.

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi alleges 'Democracy under siege' after detention of Kaziranga protest leader

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday, July 12 accused the BJP-led Assam government of using police action to suppress democratic dissent after the detention of indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley, who has been at the forefront of protests against proposed luxury hospitality projects near Kaziranga National Park.

Railway Protection Force intensifies anti-crime drive, seizes drugs, rescues seven children

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) carried out a series of coordinated anti-crime and passenger assistance operations on July 7 and 8, reinforcing railway security across its jurisdiction through successful action against narcotics trafficking, liquor smuggling, theft and other unlawful activities.

Assam government committed to expanding irrigation network, says Minister Pijush Hazarika

Pijush Hazarika said the Hatiamukh Irrigation Project at Jagiroad is supporting paddy cultivation and indigenous farming communities. He said the project shows how planned irrigation investment can raise output as Assam expands coverage.

Rare Australian grass owl spotted at Assam's Maguri Motapung Beel

A rare sighting of an Australian Grass Owl at Maguri Motapung Beel in Assam's Tinsukia district has excited birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, further reinforcing the internationally recognised wetland's significance as a biodiversity hotspot in Northeast India.

Asia's second largest old age home, child care centre nears completion in Assam's Boko

Assam Women and Child Development and Kamrup district Guardian Minister Ajanta Neog on Sunday, July 12 reviewed the progress of the under-construction Old Age Home and Child Care Centre at Bongaon camp in Boko, an ambitious social welfare project that is set to become Asia's second largest facility of its kind.

Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak visits flood-hit lower Siang, donates Rs 7 lakh as interim relief

Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak on July 12, visited flood-affected villages in Koyu Circle of Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district to assess the extensive damage caused by recent flash floods and announced an interim relief of Rs 7 lakh for the affected people.

Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu hails TMPK's role in empowering Mising youth, preserving cultural identity

Ranoj Pegu praised TMPK at its Jonai conference for advancing education and community rights. He said the organisation must help Mising youth succeed while preserving their cultural identity.

Urban greening drive begins in Guwahati with vertical gardens across 20 flyovers

Work has commenced on developing a vertical garden beneath the Bhagadatta Flyover in the city's Supermarket area as part of an ambitious urban beautification and greening initiative aimed at transforming public spaces across Guwahati.

Assam: Elephant carcass recovered near Nampathar Reserved Forest, probe underway

A seven-year-old wild elephant was found dead near the Nampathar Reserved Forest in Assam's Boko on Sunday, July 12 with preliminary findings pointing to suspected electrocution as the cause of death.

Assam: Mother allegedly abandons 11-month-old infant at Silchar Civil Hospital, police probe underway

An alleged case of infant abandonment at Silchar Civil Hospital triggered concern on Sunday, July 12, after a woman reportedly left her approximately 11-month-old baby with another visitor and failed to return, prompting police to launch an investigation.

Bongaigaon police destroy seized drugs worth Rs 6.63 crore in anti-narcotics drive

Bongaigaon Police on Sunday, July 12 destroyed seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with an estimated market value of Rs 6.63 crore, reinforcing the Assam Police's ongoing campaign against drug trafficking.

'What kind of democracy is this?': Assam activist Pranab Doley detained over Kaziranga protest

Dispur Police on Sunday, July 12, detained activist Pranab Doley, who has been spearheading protests against the proposed construction of luxury hotels near Assam's Kaziranga National Park, and brought him to Dispur Police Station for interrogation.

Assam police arrest two spa owners wanted in alleged trafficking and prostitution case in Silchar