Assam News

Assam police arrest five over inflammatory social media posts following Delhi explosion

Assam police arrested five people for inflammatory social media posts after the Delhi blast. Authorities urge public cooperation and caution against spreading unverified information

Lungi-Dhoti or Rs 10,000?: Assam CM questions Congress on welfare priorities

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a sharp dig at the Congress party during an event in Guwahati, responding to its criticism of the state government’s financial assistance scheme under which women beneficiaries received Rs 10,000 each.

Assam hits CTRL + ALT + DELETE — wipes out cyber crime by 81 per cent

Assam has achieved a remarkable milestone in cyber security, witnessing an 81.2% decline in cyber crime cases over the past two years — a feat officials are hailing as a “digital reset” in the fight against online fraud and cyber offences.

Assam: Youth arrested in Bongaigaon for posting objectionable remarks on Delhi blast

A youth from Bongaigaon district has been arrested for allegedly posting objectionable and provocative remarks on social media in connection with the recent Delhi bomb blast.

Arunachal: Pasighat observes National Education Day with focus on ‘inclusive quality education’

The National Education Day celebration at Donyi Polo Vidya Niketan (DPVN), Pasighat, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, was marked by reflections on the essence of education and its role in nation-building. The event was graced by Tai Tagak, former Advisor to the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and Patron of Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS).

Assam MLA Sherman Ali confronts contractor over Zubeen Garg's memorial bridge plaque in Barpeta’s Mandia

Assam MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed confronted and threatened a contractor for allegedly showing negligence in the installation of a plaque on a memorial bridge in Yadavpur, Mandia. The confrontation reportedly took place at the site of a bridge erected in memory of singer Zubeen Garg. 

African Swine fever hits Tinsukia, culling operation begins in infected zone

The Tinsukia District Administration has officially declared parts of the district as an Infected Zone following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the region.

One killed, another critical in Assam tea estate attack; mob violence follows

4,673 tribal families receive forest land title deeds under Assam government initiative

Assam government issues forest land title deeds to 4,673 tribal families, securing their land rights and promoting development. The initiative aims to empower tribal communities and support sustainable forest management

Assam reclaims a ‘Gurugram-Sized’ forest land from infiltrators: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 11 announced that the state government has successfully freed 193 square kilometres of forest land from encroachment by infiltrators — an area equivalent to the size of Gurugram district in Haryana.

“Educated individuals” drawn into terror: Assam BJP says Pakistan-backed networks run deep, promises decisive action

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia has strongly condemned the car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10, terming it a “sheer act of cowardice and barbarity.”

Man arrested in Assam's Cachar for posting objectionable comment on Delhi blast

Acting swiftly on the instructions of the Chief Minister, Assam Police have arrested a man from Cachar district for allegedly making an objectionable remark on social media following the recent bomb blast in Delhi.

‘If someone is happy in another’s death, they are supporting terrorism’: Himanta after Delhi blast

Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denounces celebrating death as supporting terrorism. He calls for unity and rejects violence after the Delhi blast.

Assam: Protest in Haflong demanding bifurcation of Dima Hasao district

The Indigenous Peoples Forum (IPF) on November 11 staged a sit-in demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Haflong, reiterating its long-standing demand to bifurcate the existing Dima Hasao district into two separate districts.

Assam: ACS officer Nupur Bora granted bail in disproportionate assets case

The Special Judge’s Court on Tuesday, November 11 granted bail to Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Nupur Bora, who was arrested on September 15 on charges of possessing assets disproportionate to her known sources of income.

ABVP sweeps Assam University Students’ Union Election 2025, clinches all six top posts

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has made a clean sweep in the Assam University Students’ Union Election 2025, winning all six contested positions and securing the top leadership posts by significant margins.

Assam Minister Atul Bora revisits Kakochang Waterfall amid onset of picnic season

With the advent of mid-November, Assam ushers in its much-loved picnic season, as people from across the state venture outdoors to soak in the soothing beauty of nature. As the winter breeze sets in, the lush landscapes and scenic spots once again become hubs of activity, drawing families, students, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Gaurav Gogoi holds talks with Coal India officials; discusses mining, employment issues in Margherita

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Gaurav Gogoi visited Ledo Tikak Colliery in Margherita on November 10 evening to assess the challenges and potential of the region’s public sector industries under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency.

Assam: Crew vigilance saves seven elephants from train collisions in NFR Zone

Prompt action and vigilance by the crew of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) have prevented at least seven elephants from being hit by trains over the past month, according to an official statement issued on Monday, November 10.

Rakibul Hussain alleges CM Himanta used Golakganj visit to revive syndicate network in Dhubri

A massive joining programme organised by the Dhubri District Congress Committee at the District Library Auditorium on Monday witnessed as many as 1,335 people from various political parties formally joining the Indian National Congress.

Student from Gauhati University can debate better than Himanta Biswa Sarma: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a massive Congress joining programme held at Bijuliban under the Digboi Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district.