Assam News

Assam BJP to roll out statewide wall writing drive from January 5

The drive will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma outside Kendriya Vidyalaya in Khanapara under the Guwahati Capital Mandal.

Tezpur University to welcome new Pro Vice-Chancellor on January 5

Tezpur University will receive its newly appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Amarendra Kr Das, on Monday, January 5, 2026, marking a potential turning point after more than three months of campus protests.

School driver arrested for sexual assault of disabled teenage student in Assam's Dibrugarh

AAP names Tingkhong candidate, sharpens Assam poll push

Textiles ministers to chart growth roadmap at Guwahati meet on January 8–9

A national roadmap to scale up India’s textiles industry will be discussed in Guwahati on January 8 and 9, when the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference brings together Union and State ministers, senior officials and sector stakeholders.

French dancer finds lifelong calling in Assam’s Sattriya tradition

A French dancer has devoted herself to Assam's Sattriya dance, promoting it worldwide. Her work highlights the cultural richness of Assam and aims to preserve this classical art form for future generations

3,000 mridangs strike together in Assam's Dibrugarh, marking a rare cultural milestone

Robbery bid foiled at businessman’s home in Assam's Tinsukia, suspects flee after alarm

Modi and Shah likely to visit Assam in January: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to visit Assam in January, focusing on development and politics.

Himanta Biswa Sarma urges caution despite survey predicting BJP victory in Assam

"It's too early for any opinion poll to predict the outcome of Assam Elections, as no party has officially declared their candidates or seat-sharing pact," Himanta Biswa Sarma stated.

Four policemen among six injured in Sarbananda Sonowal convoy accident in Assam’s Dibrugarh

Assam minister warns against proxy rule in panchayats, predicts NDA landslide in Assembly polls

Assam Minister Ranjit Kumar Das on January 4, attended a Panchayat workshop organised on an Abhayapuri Assembly constituency basis in Bongaigaon district, where he stressed the need for accountability in grassroots governance and made strong political assertions ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

3 AM, Piano, Pain: The night Zublee sang her grief for Zubeen Garg

The writing of Hobo Janu began in the stillness of the early hours, on October 13, 2025, at 1:30 AM, and was completed by 2:30 AM, an entire world of emotion poured into a single, intense hour.

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque sworn in as Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque on January 4 took oath as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court at an official ceremony held at Lok Bhawan.

Assam Polls: BPF stays with NDA, rules out seat-sharing with UPPL in Bodoland

The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) will contest the upcoming Assam Assembly elections as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), BTC Chief and senior BPF leader Hagrama Mohilary said on January 4.

Assam: Court orders attachment of property in Jagiroad fake job scam in Morigaon

Acting on the prompt investigation carried out by Morigaon police, a local court has ordered the attachment of the property of a second accused in connection with a fake recruitment scam linked to the under-construction Tata Semiconductor project at Jagiroad.

Two cattle thieves arrested, five stolen cattle recovered in Assam’s Kaliabor

Police arrested two cattle thieves and recovered five stolen cattle after a chase in Kaliabor.

Three cyber fraud accused arrested after a year on the run in Assam’s Morigaon

Three accused have been apprehended in Assam in connection with a cyber fraud case registered at Moirabari Police Station.

Assam strengthens disaster response with induction of 40 high-speed rescue boats

The induction of the boats is aimed at enhancing rapid response and rescue capabilities, particularly during floods and other water-related emergencies that frequently affect the state. Officials said the equipment would significantly bolster the operational efficiency of the Fire and Emergency Services and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

Sarbananda Sonowal underscores press freedom, people-centric governance at media conference in Assam

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on January 3, emphasised the crucial role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, urging journalists to uphold press freedom, ethical reporting and public accountability in an increasingly complex information environment.

Priyanka Gandhi named Chairperson of Assam Congress screening committee ahead of 2026 polls

The Congress on January 3 appointed senior leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the Chairperson of the Assam Congress screening committee, marking her first major organisational role since stepping down as AICC general secretary in charge of Uttar Pradesh.