Assam’s Morigaon town biryani outlets under scanner over alleged threats, LPG irregularities
Sep 07, 2026Allegations have surfaced over the functioning of two biryani outlets in the heart of Morigaon town, with some local residents raising questions about the businesses and alleging that their employees threatened and attempted to assault people who sought information about the establishments.
Eight-month-old baby girl found dead in pond in Assam’s Hailakandi, mystery surrounds death
Sep 07, 2026The body of an eight-month-old baby girl was recovered from a pond near her home in the Koiyah tea garden area of Assam’s Hailakandi district, triggering shock and grief among local residents.
Drug trafficker arrested with suspected drugs worth Rs 40 lakh in Assam’s Ledo
Sep 07, 2026Ledo Police, in a joint operation with the 20th Assam Rifles, arrested an alleged drug trafficker and seized suspected narcotics worth around Rs 40 lakh from Malo village in Assam’s Ledo on Monday evening, September 7.
Assam CM: Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll candidate to be announced in 1-2 days
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 7 said the BJP candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election will be announced within the next couple of days.
Who is a ‘Khilonjiya’? Himanta clarifies eligibility under proposed Assam land bill
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday sought to allay concerns over the definition of an “original inhabitant” (Khilonjiya) under the proposed Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Amendment Bill, saying anyone whose family has lived in the state for three generations would qualify for the status.
Fake cop posing as police arrested in Assam's Hailakandi, accused of collecting money to recover stolen bike
Sep 07, 2026A man allegedly posing as a police officer and collecting money from people on the promise of recovering stolen vehicles has been arrested in Assam's Hailakandi district, police said.
‘Nagaon is not traditionally BJP’s’: Himanta on Lok Sabha bypoll
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 7 said Nagaon is not traditionally a BJP stronghold, noting that the party had lost the Lok Sabha constituency by around 2.5 lakh votes in the previous election and would approach the upcoming bypoll by focusing on improving its performance across the Assembly segments.
Assam Cabinet approves Green Cess Policy 2026; stone crushers, brick kilns, to be covered
Sep 07, 2026The Assam Cabinet on September 7 approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026, paving the way for the levy of green cess on identified sectors and activities, including stone-crushing units, brick kilns and imported timber, among others.
VP Radhakrishnan's maiden Assam visit 'deeply significant': Himanta
Sep 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 7 described Vice President C P Radhakrishnan's maiden visit to the state as "deeply significant", saying it reflected his belief in the transformative power of education and the role of young people in shaping India's future.
Assam Cabinet approves Khel Maharan 3.0 from November 7; under-12 players to get separate platform
Sep 07, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved Khel Maharan 3.0 from November 7 with separate categories for under-12 and older players. The move combines grassroots sports scouting with wider decisions on student welfare and green regulation.
Assam government reduces employees qualifying service for promotion from 4 years to 3
Sep 07, 2026Assam has reduced the qualifying service period for government employees' promotions from four years to three. The move is aimed at speeding up career advancement, while this year's Khel Maharan will also add a separate under-12 competition.
Guwahati murder: Ramanuj Goswami killed wife during altercation over alleged affair, police say
Sep 07, 2026A woman was allegedly killed by her husband during an altercation at their residence in Basisthapur area of Guwahati, with police saying the dispute was linked to his allegation that she was involved in an extramarital relationship.
Dog allegedly beaten to death in broad daylight at Assam's Mankachar market, two held
Sep 07, 2026A disturbing incident involving the alleged killing of a dog has surfaced from Kuchnimara Bazar in Mankachar, with visuals of the incident reportedly going viral on social media.
Boat health service helps deliver triplets in Assam’s Barpeta
Sep 07, 2026A boat health service team helped a high-risk mother from Barpeta reach timely care and deliver triplets. The case underlines how outreach care supports safer institutional deliveries in remote char areas.
Manipur: CDO-Imphal West arrests KCP (PWG) active member during search operation
Sep 07, 2026CDO-Imphal West arrested an alleged KCP (PWG) active member during a search operation in Imphal West on September 7. The action, based on an input corroborated with 31 Assam Rifles, came amid intensified operations against insurgent groups in Manipur.
Assam: Three detained in Cachar over alleged buffalo smuggling to Bangladesh
Sep 07, 2026Three people were detained by locals in Assam’s Cachar district on September 7 over allegations of attempting to smuggle buffaloes to Bangladesh, officials said.
‘It happened as I had anticipated’: Pradyut Bordoloi on strain in Congress-Raijor Dal alliance
Sep 07, 2026BJP MLA Pradyut Bordoloi has stepped up his attack on the Congress leadership, targeting senior Congress leader Rakibul Hussain and Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi while predicting a shift in the political equations of the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launches Rs 110 crore Gauhati University infrastructure projects
Sep 07, 2026Vice President Radhakrishnan laid foundation stones for Rs 110 crore projects at Gauhati University. The first phase advances Assam’s Rs 250 crore commitment and targets better academic and residential facilities.
Assam's Khetri student death case takes new turn; two notes recovered from pocket
Sep 07, 2026Police have recovered two handwritten notes from the pocket of a student found dead in Assam's Khetri. The notes have shifted the probe towards a possible suicide angle, though investigators are still verifying their authenticity and authorship.
Assam's Dhubri Police crack down on fraudsters, arrest two alleged brokers
Sep 07, 2026Dhubri Police have arrested two alleged brokers during Assam Police's statewide drive against illegal touts and fraudsters. Investigators are questioning them to trace any wider network before taking further legal action.
11 cattle recovered in Assam's Kokrajhar anti-smuggling drive, one held
Sep 07, 2026Kokrajhar Police recovered 11 cattle in two anti-smuggling operations and arrested one person. The action is part of a wider Assam crackdown tracking transporters and linked smuggling networks.
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