Assam: Burmese cigarettes worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Nagaon, suspected smuggler held
Sep 10, 2026Police seized a large consignment of Burmese cigarettes worth around Rs 40 lakh and arrested a suspected smuggler in Assam's Nagaon district, officials said on September 10.
PepsiCo to scale Assam potato sourcing to 30,000 tonnes in 2027, target 5,000 farmers
Sep 10, 2026PepsiCo India and South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said the company plans to significantly expand its potato sourcing ecosystem in Assam, with procurement expected to rise from around 7,000 tonnes this year to 30,000 tonnes in 2027 and eventually 55,000–60,000 tonnes over the next three to five years.
Assam CM calls for stronger startup-academia-industry collaboration to drive innovation
Sep 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 10 called for stronger collaboration between startups, academic institutions and industry to build an innovation ecosystem capable of creating solutions for Assam and the global market.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews ongoing projects, focuses on timely water supply to farmers
Sep 10, 2026Pijush Hazarika reviewed Assam's ongoing irrigation projects and schemes with key stakeholders on 10 September. The exercise focused on aligning water supply with farmers' needs and weather conditions while speeding up project completion.
AIIMS Guwahati launches cardiac surgery programme, successfully performs two open-heart surgeries
Sep 10, 2026AIIMS Guwahati has launched its cardiac surgery programme by performing two open-heart surgeries on one day. The move is expected to improve access to advanced heart treatment across the Northeast.
Tension erupts at Assam's Cachar Congress Bhawan over Silchar civic poll ticket distribution
Sep 10, 2026Tension reportedly erupted at the Cachar District Congress Bhawan over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election, with a section of disgruntled Congress workers allegedly vandalising the chamber of district Congress president Sajal Acharya.
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar backs Guwahati International Marathon with Rs 1.25 crore prize purse
Sep 10, 2026The inaugural Guwahati International Marathon has been formally announced, with organisers positioning the event as a major addition to Assam’s sporting calendar and an effort to establish Guwahati as a destination for sports and sports tourism.
PepsiCo’s Rs 787-crore plant boosts Assam industry push, govt eyes land banks
Sep 10, 2026The Assam government is planning to create land banks and develop industrial estates at strategic locations to address the shortage of suitable land that is holding back new investments in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on September 10.
Assam Secretariat official Devolina Patowary arrested by Garchuk police over alleged bribery
Sep 10, 2026Garchuk Police arrested Assam Secretariat official Devolina Patowary over an alleged bribe linked to liquor shop licences. The case also includes allegations that multiple people were deceived, with police probing possible wider involvement.
Assam: Sarupathar SDPO Dipen Patar arrested over alleged ONGC crude oil theft racket
Sep 10, 2026Assam's Sarupathar SDPO Dipen Patar has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket linked to the theft of crude oil from ONGC pipelines, police sources said.
Assam government to expand commerce education across state: Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
Sep 10, 2026At Gauhati Commerce College's Foundation Day, Ranoj Pegu said Assam will expand commerce education to more institutions. The announcement linked wider access, student employability and the state's economic ecosystem.
Assam: Passenger vehicle accident on NH-27 in Sonapur’s Chamata, several injured
Sep 10, 2026A passenger vehicle travelling from Jagiroad to Guwahati crashed on NH-27 at Chamata in Sonapur, injuring several people. The mishap, reported as the third in Sonapur this month, has renewed concerns over road safety on the busy stretch.
‘I have done a very bad thing, no one should do what I did’: Accused wife killer Ramanujan Goswami appeals to public
Sep 10, 2026Ramanujan Goswami, accused of killing his wife Riya Talukdar in Guwahati, told the public not to do what he did. His remarks drew attention because he also reportedly maintained that he had no apology and no regrets.
Suicide prevention a collective responsibility, timely support can save lives: Experts at Assam's Barpeta event
Sep 10, 2026Barpeta Medical College and the District Mental Health Programme observed World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. Speakers stressed early support, stigma-free care and collective responsibility in preventing suicide.
Feel Good Inc. comes to Guwahati: Gorillaz set for northeast debut
Sep 10, 2026Guwahati is set to host global sensation Gorillaz on January 31, 2027, as the British virtual band brings its much anticipated first ever India tour to Sarusajai Stadium.
Assam: Wild elephant spotted in Numaligarh with tyre around its neck, locals raise concerns
Sep 10, 2026A bizarre image was captured in Assam’s Numaligarh of a wild elephant roaming with a tractor tyre lodged around its neck in the Bakial area, creating concern among local residents.
Assam Congress announces candidates for 39 wards in Silchar municipal election
Sep 10, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has announced candidates for 39 wards in the upcoming Silchar Municipality Election, with the list approved by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi. The party has fielded candidates across wards 1–19, 22–33 and 35–42, according to an APCC circular issued on September 9.
Assam: Robbery reported in Nagaon, miscreants flee with over Rs 2 lakh after attacking man
Sep 10, 2026A robbery was reported in the East Singimari area of Rupohihat in Assam’s Nagaon district after a group of unidentified miscreants allegedly intercepted a man and fled with more than Rs 2 lakh in cash and a mobile phone.
Assam: Sivasagar police arrest alleged drug trafficker in late-night operation
Sep 10, 2026Police have arrested Raju Ali, who they allege has been involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities for over a decade, in an operation conducted late at night on September 9 near the Dikhau embankment close to the cremation ground, not far from Sadar Police Station.
Extreme temperatures push children from learning to leisure: IIT Guwahati study
Sep 10, 2026An IIT Guwahati study found that extreme temperatures push children away from learning and towards leisure, while also reducing attendance on hotter days. The findings underline the need for climate-resilient education systems that do not widen existing inequalities.
Assam: Man found dead inside car in front of West Guwahati DCP office
Sep 10, 2026A man was found dead inside a vehicle in Jalukbari, Guwahati, in front of the West Guwahati Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) office, with preliminary information suggesting that he may have died after falling ill while driving.
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