Assam News

Neglect leaves historic Zero Point park in Assam's Lekhapani in dilapidated condition

Concerns have been raised over the deteriorating condition of the historic Zero Point Park located at Singri village in Lekhapani under the Margherita Co-District of Assam.

Assam: Five injured during operation to control wild elephant in Nagaon

Assam: Baksa administration reviews development priorities under Vibrant Village Programme-II

The District Level Committee (DLC) for implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme-II (VVP-II) on Thursday, May 14 visited Daodhara village under Jalah Development Block in Baksa district to review developmental planning and assess requirements for implementation of the scheme.

Bhupen Kumar Borah calls Assam Cabinet’s UCC stand a ‘statesmanlike decision’, slams Gaurav Gogoi's comments

BJP leader Bhupen Kumar Borah on Wednesday, May 14 criticised remarks made by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi regarding the Assam government’s reported first Cabinet decision linked to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the Congress leadership was disconnected from the sentiments of indigenous communities in the state.

Assam exports first legal agarwood consignment worth Rs 2.35 crore to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Assam has exported its first legally approved consignment of agarwood chips worth Rs 2.35 crore to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, marking a major milestone for the state’s agro-forest economy.

‘Assam’s peda tastes good’: Himanta’s sweet swipe amid Pawan Khera probe

Congress leader Pawan Khera on May 14 appeared before the Assam Police Crime Branch in Guwahati for the second consecutive day in connection with cases filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

Assam feels heat of milk price hike; Dhubri residents voice concern over rising food costs

Residents across Assam are beginning to feel the impact of the latest Amul milk price hike, with people in Dhubri voicing concern over the growing burden of rising food and household expenses.

Ajanta Neog loses finance portfolio; Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora and Charan Boro get key departments in Himanta 2.0 cabinet

In a significant reshuffle in the new Assam cabinet, senior minister Ajanta Neog is no longer the Finance Minister, marking one of the biggest changes in Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s second-term government.

‘Congress out of touch with sons of the soil, focused on vote-bank politics’: Bhupen Borah

Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and current BJP MLA Bhupen Borah on May 14 criticised APCC president Gaurav Gogoi over his recent remarks, accusing him of being disconnected from the aspirations and concerns of Assam’s indigenous communities.

‘Opposition yet development-oriented’: Samaguri MLA Tanzil Hussain meets residents in Dakhin Khatowal

Newly elected Congress MLA Tanzil Hussain on May 14 visited Tarabari Bazaar in Dakhin Khatowal under Assam’s Nagaon district and held an interaction programme with local residents and party workers.

Assam Governor cuts official convoy by 70% amid fuel conservation push

Lakshman Prasad Acharya on May 14 announced a 70 per cent reduction in his official convoy in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Assam teacher arrested after CCTV allegedly captures assault of students in Charaideo school

A teacher in Assam's Charaideo was caught on CCTV assaulting students, leading to police investigation. The school has vowed to take strict action to ensure student safety.

Two drug traffickers arrested with 86 grams of heroin in Assam’s Goalpara

Two drug traffickers caught with heroin in Goalpara, Assam. Police continue probe and seek public help to fight drug trafficking.

Pawan Khera questioned for over 10 hours in Assam passport case, asked to appear again today

Congress leader Pawan Khera was questioned for more than 10 hours on May 13 by the Assam Police Crime Branch in connection with cases filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma over alleged remarks relating to passports and foreign properties.

National Technology Day workshop highlights innovation in agriculture and biotechnology in Boko

The Assam Science Society, Boko Branch, in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru College’s Institution Innovation Council and IQAC, organized a two-day workshop marking National Technology Day 2026 at College premises in Boko. The event focused on the theme “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth” and explored applications of biotechnology in agriculture and weed management.

Kamrup District Administration takes stand against superstitious beliefs

The district administration of Kamrup on Tuesday observed “Day Against Superstitious Beliefs” as part of an awareness initiative aimed at promoting scientific temper and social reform.

Teacher accused of assaulting primary school students in Assam’s Charaideo, probe ordered

A government primary school teacher in Assam’s Charaideo district has come under investigation following allegations of repeated physical abuse of students inside classrooms at Mathurapur Bagicha Primary School.

Gaurav Gogoi alleges FIR against Pawan Khera aimed at silencing questions on CM’s assets

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday, May 13 alleged that the FIR registered against Congress leader Pawan Khera was aimed at preventing public discussion on alleged illegal properties linked to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

How an Assam activist turned millet entrepreneurship into a mission for social change?

For Assam-based activist Abhishek Singha, Pustimaan is more than a millet brand. 5% of every profit goes towards The White Revolution Campaign, an initiative working to break menstrual stigma, improve hygiene awareness, and fight anaemia and malnutrition among women and girls in rural Assam.

Assam: Allegations of malpractice surface at Boko PHC, Gorkha Students’ Union demands action

The Kamrup District Committee of the All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union has alleged corruption and malpractice at the Boko Block Primary Health Centre (PHC), raising concerns over the functioning of the government health facility and treatment provided to patients.

Assam: Karbi student body, women’s forum submit memorandum over alleged assault of minor at Deithor College

The Karbi Students Association (KSA) and the Karbi Anglong Women Justice Forum (KAWJF) on Wednesday, May 13 jointly submitted a memorandum to the Assam State Commission for Women, seeking immediate intervention in the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl at Deithor.