Toll collection protest turns tense at Nazirakhat in Assam’s Sonapur, protester detained
Sep 01, 2026The situation turned tense at the Nazirakhat toll gate in Sonapur, Assam, after local residents staged a protest against toll collection, demanding that the charges be suspended until the damaged stretches of the National Highway are repaired.
Artificial flood inundates several villages in Assam's Rupahi
Sep 01, 2026Several villages under the Rupahi Revenue Circle in Assam's Nagaon district have been inundated following incessant rainfall over the past few days, disrupting normal life in the area.
Congress leader Ripun Bora questions benefits of 7.8 per cent Q1 GDP growth, says economy not reflecting ground reality
Sep 01, 2026Congress leader Ripun Bora has questioned the impact of India’s reported 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, arguing that the headline growth figure does not reflect the economic difficulties faced by ordinary people.
Student leader detained at Assam's Sonapur toll gate over protest provocation allegation
Sep 01, 2026Police detained AASU leader Rinku Deka at Sonapur toll gate after a protest over the fatal Khetri road accident. The case centres on allegations that he provoked demonstrators demanding highway repairs and opposing toll collection.
Assam Government moves Supreme Court against High Court verdict in Dr Deben Dutta murder case
Sep 01, 2026The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gauhati High Court’s July 30, 2025 judgment in the Dr Deben Dutta murder case, in which the conviction was altered from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder and the death sentence was reduced to life imprisonment.
‘Ghar Wapsi’ ceremony held in Assam’s Lakhipur after muslim woman embraces Sanatan Dharma
Sep 01, 2026Organisers in Lakhipur held a 'Ghar Wapsi' ceremony after a woman reportedly embraced Sanatan Dharma and married a Hindu man. The episode has triggered discussion locally, while key details have not been independently established.
Assam distributes over 1,000 Braille units to visually impaired people: Himanta
Sep 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 1,000 Braille units were distributed to visually impaired people under the #100DaysOfNDA3 initiative. The move was presented as part of the government’s push to support learning and inclusive access.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika explores new agri ventures at Junbeel FPC
Sep 01, 2026Pijush Hazarika visited the Junbeel Farmer Producer Company, distributed finger millet seeds and toured its women-run hatchery. The visit highlighted the group's push for women-led entrepreneurship, value addition and a planned millet processing unit.
226 Assam jail inmates test HIV-positive in four months, CM orders probe into infection
Sep 01, 2026As many as 226 inmates across 31 jails in Assam have tested positive for HIV over the past four months, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordering a detailed examination into the circumstances surrounding at least one reported infection among prisoners.
Three members of family killed in landslide in Guwahati’s Mathgharia amid incessant rain
Sep 01, 2026Three members of a family were killed after a landslide struck their residence in Mathgharia area of Guwahati amid incessant rainfall, as per reports.
Assam: Artificial flood worsens in Rupahihat’s Genduwa Pathar, 100 per cent farmland submerged
Sep 01, 2026Artificial flooding has submerged roads, homes and farmland in Rupahihat’s Genduwa Pathar. Residents say poor drainage and blocked culverts worsened the crisis and want a permanent fix.
Rs 15,000 flood assistance to four Upper Assam districts through DBT: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 01, 2026Assam announced Rs 15,000 interim flood assistance through DBT for affected families in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. The government also highlighted CM-FLIGHT and Jibon Prerana as part of its wider relief and employment support push.
One day after fatal crash, another passenger bus meets accident at Assam's Khetri
Sep 01, 2026A passenger bus from Guwahati to Lakhimpur overturned on a damaged stretch of highway at Khetri after the driver reportedly lost control. The incident came a day after a fatal crash nearby and renewed concerns over road safety in the area.
27 kg cannabis, Rs 16 lakh cash seized in Assam's Baihata Chariali; two detained
Sep 01, 2026Police seized 27 kg of cannabis and Rs 16 lakh in cash from a house in Agdala village under Baihata Chariali. Two people were detained as investigators began tracing the source of the contraband and the purpose of the cash.
Assam observes 429th Tirobhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdev today
Sep 01, 2026Assam is observing the 429th Tirobhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdev with Naam-Prasanga and devotional programmes across the state. The observance recalls his lasting role in Assam’s religious, literary and cultural life.
Assam: NH construction halted again in Dima Hasao as Dolaichunga landowners demand compensation
Sep 01, 2026Construction work on a crucial National Highway stretch at Dolaichunga under Harangajao Police Station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has once again been halted after local residents and affected landowners indefinitely suspended construction activities over the alleged non-payment of land compensation.
Fakirganj Police seize 16 cattle suspected to be smuggled in Assam's Dhubri
Sep 01, 2026Fakirganj Police seized 16 cattle in Dhubri while a separate operation in Nagaon intercepted more than 1,000 animals. The back-to-back cases have intensified scrutiny of alleged smuggling routes, transport conditions and ownership claims.
‘Toll money in return for potholes, injuries, accidents’: Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi after NH-27 crash
Sep 01, 2026Gaurav Gogoi criticised Assam's national highways after a fatal NH-27 crash near Guwahati killed six people. The collision triggered protests over road safety, toll collection and alleged negligence on the damaged stretch.
“An era ends”: Assam CM pays emotional tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement
Aug 31, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid an emotional tribute after Lionel Messi retired from international football. His message echoed the heartbreak of fans as Messi ended a landmark Argentina career.
Assam gets green light for 15th Medical College; Bongaigaon Medical College approved with 100 MBBS seats
Aug 31, 2026The National Medical Commission has cleared the establishment of Bongaigaon Medical College with 100 MBBS seats for 2026. The approval makes it Assam's 15th medical college and is expected to widen access in western Assam.
‘Not a piecemeal response’: Assam Congress seeks statewide toll suspension after Khetri crash
Aug 31, 2026Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has asked Nitin Gadkari to suspend toll collection across Assam after the Sonapur crash. He said the deaths raised wider questions about road maintenance, safety audits and accountability on toll roads.
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