Assam News

Assam: Four arrested in police crackdown on illegal gambling in Abhayapuri

Police in Abhayapuri carried out a crackdown on illegal gambling, arresting four individuals during a raid linked to activities organised around the Lungai Pahar Puja and Mahamela.

Assam–Arunachal connectivity hit after storm uproots trees in Tinsukia border areas

A severe storm that lashed the Margherita region on Tuesday night, April 21, caused widespread disruption, severely affecting connectivity in the border areas of Tinsukia district.

Assam: On Earth Day, Gaurav Gogoi calls for sustainable living amid Guwahati’s artificial flood concerns

Amid concerns over man-made flooding in the city, Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on April 22 called for renewed commitment towards environmental protection and sustainable living on the occasion of Earth Day.

Upper Assam ponds hide venomous insect threat, over 100 bite cases logged

A little-known aquatic insect, often ignored or even consumed by locals, has emerged as a potential hidden threat after a series of bite cases reported in Upper Assam, a medical expert revealed.

Assam govt to file reply in ‘hate speech’ PILs against Himanta Biswa Sarma by next hearing

The Assam government has told the Gauhati High Court that it will submit its response in a batch of public interest litigations accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making “hate speech” remarks.

Villagers in Assam's Dima Hasao block key highway project over unpaid compensation

Assam: Prisoner escapes from Sribhumi District Jail, security lapses suspected

An inmate identified as Sharif Uddin escaped from Sribhumi District Jail, officials confirmed on Tuesday, April 21. Uddin, a resident of Patharkandi in Sribhumi district, reportedly fled while engaged in assigned work outside the jail premises.

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.