Assam News

Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Gaurav Gogoi would prefer development in England or Pakistan

Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 11 launched a sharp attack on Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that the Congress leader has consistently opposed several major infrastructure projects in Assam.

Local refineries meet only 30% of Assam’s LPG demand; govt ramps up monitoring as CM rules out shortage

Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam, on March 11 said local refineries currently have the capacity to meet only about 30 per cent of the state’s demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), raising concerns about a possible supply gap in the coming days.

One killed, another injured in rain-soaked road accident in West Karbi Anglong

Assam worker allegedly assaulted at Arunachal NH project site for requesting advance salary

Tension has surfaced at a highway construction site in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district after several workers from Assam alleged that they were assaulted by company personnel following a request for a wage advance.

“I serve people directly, no other option apart from hardwork”: Himanta Biswa Sarma on public connect

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday March 11 reflected on his humble background, stating that his simple upbringing and lack of a political legacy have shaped his approach to public service and governance.

Assam: Thieves strike at empty house in Bajali’s Bongaon area

A theft was reported at a residence in Assam's Bajali after miscreants allegedly broke into the house of a woman and decamped with cash and valuables.

Assam CM inaugurates Swaraj Udyan in Jorhat

Assam CM inaugurated the Swaraj Udyan in Jorhat, creating a new green space for recreation. The park aims to enhance environmental awareness and urban quality of life.

Infrastructure gap exposed in Assam's Margherita as villagers cross dilapidated bamboo bridge

Even after nearly eight decades of India’s Independence, residents of several villages in Assam’s Tinsukia district continue to rely on a fragile bamboo bridge for daily commuting, highlighting what locals describe as a glaring example of the lack of development in the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency.

Naga writer Temsula Ao, Assamese author Mitra Phukan featured in new NCERT Class 9 English textbook

Works by writers from the Northeast, including Temsula Ao and Mitra Phukan, have been included in the new Class 9 English textbook introduced by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

Diphu Cancer Centre opens, boosting healthcare access in Assam with Rs 270 crore investment

The Diphu Cancer Centre, built at a cost of Rs 270 crore, was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Karbi Anglong. The centre aims to provide advanced oncology care locally, reducing the need for long-distance travel for patients. Plans for a new BSc Nursing College in Diphu have also been announced to further improve medical education and healthcare services.

Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass inaugurates construction of science building at Bhattadev University

At least six people were injured after a protest demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before conducting the census turned violent in Imphal on Wednesday, March 11.

Class 9 student found dead in Assam hostel, ragging suspected

A Class 9 student of a residential school in Cachar district was found dead in his hostel in a suspected case of suicide allegedly linked to ragging, police said on March 11.

Assam: Man arrested for organising gambling in Bongaigaon during Holi

Police in Assam's Bongaigaon apprehended a man for allegedly organising a gambling session in the name of Holi in the New Bongaigaon area.

Two arrested in Assam’s Barpeta for alleged links with fundamentalist groups

Two persons have been arrested in Assam’s Barpeta district for their alleged links with fundamentalist groups, police said on March 11.

Woman found dead in Assam’s Bajali, husband accused of killing wife in sleep

A shocking incident has emerged from Assam’s Bajali district after a 52-year-old woman was found dead on her bed under suspicious circumstances.

Woman tied to pole and beaten over witch suspicion in Assam's Nalbari; six detained

Congress pauses alliance talks with Raijor Dal ahead of Assam Assembly Polls: Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi, MP of the Indian National Congress, said the party had attempted to forge an electoral alliance with Raijor Dal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, but the efforts have been temporarily paused due to the absence of a conducive environment.

Gaurav Gogoi will lose badly from Jorhat: Assam Deputy Speaker on Assembly polls 2026

Numal Momin, Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, on March 11 said the opposition led by Gaurav Gogoi would face a decisive defeat in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections in Assam.

PM to visit Assam on March 13–14, launch projects and distribute land pattas to tea garden workers

Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14 to inaugurate several development projects and distribute land rights certificates to members of the tea garden community, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Gaurav Gogoi flags ‘constitutional vacuum’ over absence of deputy speaker in LS

Gaurav Gogoi, Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress, has raised concerns over what he termed a “constitutional vacuum” arising from the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha.

Assam Cabinet renames Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College to Barpeta Medical College

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, March 10. approved a series of decisions covering cultural recognition, infrastructure development and administrative measures, including the renaming of a major government medical institution and the sanctioning of a large urban water supply project.