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Three injured, including traffic policeman, in suspected drunk-driving crash in Assam's Silchar

Sep 11, 2026

Three people, including a traffic policeman, were seriously injured after a speeding WagonR allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver hit a scooter, the on-duty traffic policeman and a pedestrian at the Sadarghat point in Silchar.

Rakibul Hussain attacks Pradyut Bordoloi, Debashish Sharma over Congress leaders leaving party

Sep 11, 2026

Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on Thursday, September 10, launched a sharp attack on former MP Pradyut Bordoloi and former bureaucrat Debashish Sharma, days after two Congress leaders from the Samaguri constituency left the party.

'Market is assured, we only have to work hard': Himanta on Assam potato push at PepsiCo’s Nalbari plant

Sep 11, 2026

Answering a question from India Today on how the plant could benefit youth interested in agribusiness, Sarma said PepsiCo would provide farmers with chip-grade potato seeds and an assured market for their produce, creating an opportunity to increase production.

Himanta recalls Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago speech, says message of harmony continues to inspire

Himanta recalls Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago speech, says message of harmony continues to inspire

Sep 11, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 11, remembered Swami Vivekananda on the anniversary of his historic address at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893.

AGP steps up preparations for Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council polls in Assam

Sep 11, 2026

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) elections, with the party holding organisational meetings across council constituencies despite the election schedule yet to be announced.

3rd Lakhimpur Butterfly Walk in Assam records over 97 butterfly species at Dulung Reserve Forest

3rd Lakhimpur Butterfly Walk in Assam records over 97 butterfly species at Dulung Reserve Forest

Sep 11, 2026

More than 97 species of butterflies were recorded during the third Lakhimpur Butterfly Walk 2026 held at Dulung Reserve Forest in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on September 6.

Tezpur University students seek Ministry response on delayed statutory enquiry

Tezpur University students seek Ministry response on delayed statutory enquiry

Sep 11, 2026

Students and research scholars of Tezpur University have sought a transparent and time-bound conclusion to a statutory enquiry into the university’s affairs, citing delays in disclosing its findings and unresolved institutional issues.

Assam's Morigaon launches 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 with focus on maternal and child nutrition

Assam's Morigaon launches 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 with focus on maternal and child nutrition

Sep 10, 2026

Morigaon inaugurated the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 and held a district convergence meeting on nutrition. Departments were assigned specific actions to improve maternal and child health at the grassroots.

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates PIBM Guwahati campus at Khanapara

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates PIBM Guwahati campus at Khanapara

Sep 10, 2026

Ranoj Pegu inaugurated the PIBM Guwahati campus at Khanapara, marking its Northeast entry. The new campus is set to widen access to industry-oriented management education in the region.

Dibrugarh customer alleges mould found on sweets bought from Let's Go outlet

Sep 10, 2026

A customer in Assam's Dibrugarh has lodged a complaint with the Food Safety Department after allegedly finding mould on sweets purchased from a commercial establishment in the HS Road area of the city.

Assam: Tyre removed from wild elephant’s neck after rescue operation in Golaghat

Assam: Tyre removed from wild elephant’s neck after rescue operation in Golaghat

Sep 10, 2026

A tyre stuck around the neck of a wild elephant was successfully removed after several hours of effort by forest department personnel in Assam's Golaghat district, officials said on September 10.

Manipur CM holds meeting to prepare month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’

Manipur CM holds meeting to prepare month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’

Sep 10, 2026

Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed preparations for the proposed month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the Secretariat. The meeting focused on inter-departmental coordination and administrative participation for smooth implementation.

Assam's Hajo police intensify crackdown on illegal ‘Teer’ gambling, one detained

Assam's Hajo police intensify crackdown on illegal ‘Teer’ gambling, one detained

Sep 10, 2026

Hajo Police detained a Kaibartatola man and seized suspected Teer gambling materials with Rs 1,930 in cash. The action is part of an ongoing effort to check illegal betting activities in the area.

Manipur government to recruit 2,720 personnel in Police Department to address manpower shortage

Sep 10, 2026

The Manipur government has decided to recruit 2,720 personnel in different categories of the Manipur Police Department to address the shortage of manpower in the state.

Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll: Assam CEO meets political parties, EVM-VVPAT randomisation on Sept 11

Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll: Assam CEO meets political parties, EVM-VVPAT randomisation on Sept 11

Sep 10, 2026

Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on September 10 held a meeting with representatives of all recognised political parties ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, scheduled for October 6.

Assam: Burmese cigarettes worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Nagaon, suspected smuggler held

Assam: Burmese cigarettes worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Nagaon, suspected smuggler held

Sep 10, 2026

Police seized a large consignment of Burmese cigarettes worth around Rs 40 lakh and arrested a suspected smuggler in Assam's Nagaon district, officials said on September 10.

PepsiCo to scale Assam potato sourcing to 30,000 tonnes in 2027, target 5,000 farmers

Sep 10, 2026

PepsiCo India and South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said the company plans to significantly expand its potato sourcing ecosystem in Assam, with procurement expected to rise from around 7,000 tonnes this year to 30,000 tonnes in 2027 and eventually 55,000–60,000 tonnes over the next three to five years.

Assam CM calls for stronger startup-academia-industry collaboration to drive innovation

Assam CM calls for stronger startup-academia-industry collaboration to drive innovation

Sep 10, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 10 called for stronger collaboration between startups, academic institutions and industry to build an innovation ecosystem capable of creating solutions for Assam and the global market.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews ongoing projects, focuses on timely water supply to farmers

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews ongoing projects, focuses on timely water supply to farmers

Sep 10, 2026

Pijush Hazarika reviewed Assam's ongoing irrigation projects and schemes with key stakeholders on 10 September. The exercise focused on aligning water supply with farmers' needs and weather conditions while speeding up project completion.

AIIMS Guwahati launches cardiac surgery programme, successfully performs two open-heart surgeries

AIIMS Guwahati launches cardiac surgery programme, successfully performs two open-heart surgeries

Sep 10, 2026

AIIMS Guwahati has launched its cardiac surgery programme by performing two open-heart surgeries on one day. The move is expected to improve access to advanced heart treatment across the Northeast.

Tension erupts at Assam's Cachar Congress Bhawan over Silchar civic poll ticket distribution

Sep 10, 2026

Tension reportedly erupted at the Cachar District Congress Bhawan over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election, with a section of disgruntled Congress workers allegedly vandalising the chamber of district Congress president Sajal Acharya.