Assam News

AASU intensifies statewide agitation over price rise, burns Union Minister’s effigy in Tinsukia and Morigaon

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) intensified its statewide agitation against rising prices of fuel and essential commodities by staging protests in different parts of Assam, including Tinsukia and Morigaon, where members burnt effigies of Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Women’s reservation will help more women enter politics: BJP leader Nilima Devi

BJP leader Nilima Devi on May 26, expressed support for women’s reservation, saying it would encourage greater participation of women in politics and help them grow in public life.

Suspected robber killed in police encounter in Assam’s Nagaon

A suspected robber was allegedly killed in a gunfight with police in Assam’s Nagaon district in the early hours of May 26 during an operation based on intelligence inputs, officials said.

Protesters hit Assam streets over soaring essential commodity prices

Tribal Sangha seeks eviction of encroachers from Tribal Belts, forest lands in BTR

The BTC Co-ordination Committee of the All Assam Tribal Sangha has demanded immediate eviction of alleged encroachers from Tribal Belts & Blocks and forest lands across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Fresh video footage fuels custodial torture row over arrest of Arunachal activist Gumin Mize

Fresh video footage allegedly showing visible injuries on Arunachal Pradesh anti-drug activist Gumin Mize has intensified allegations of custodial torture against Assam Police, with several organisations now claiming the footage confirms physical assault during police custody.

Prime accused Siddharth Sharma files bail plea in Zubeen Garg case

Siddhartha Sharma, one of the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg case, filed a bail application on May 26, amid ongoing legal proceedings in the matter.

‘From their mouths came not Mayabini, but Dayabini’: Himanta attacks opposition over Zubeen Garg politics

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on May 26, accused sections of the opposition of attempting to use singer Zubeen Garg politically during the elections, while invoking the controversy around “Mayabini” and “Dayabini” in the Assam Assembly.

Assam begins preparations for Census 2027, first digital census

Assam on Monday, May 25, held a state-level conference of Principal Census Officers (PCOs) in Guwahati to review preparations for Census 2027, which will be India’s first digital census.

Assam govt working to tackle price rise, says Bhupen Bora

Assam BJP leader Bhupen Bora on May 26, said the state government is concerned about rising prices and is exploring measures to control government expenditure to reduce the impact on people.

Assam can become a Rs 10 lakh crore economy under Himanta’s leadership: Bhupen Bora

Assam BJP leader Bhupen Bora on May 26, expressed confidence that Assam would emerge as a developed state under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, highlighting the government’s economic vision and welfare goals outlined during the chief minister’s reply to the Governor’s address in the Assembly.

UCC cannot be called ‘uniform’ if tribals are excluded: Assam Congress leader Zubair Anam

Assam Congress leader Zubair Anam questioned the proposed UCC bill, saying separate rules for tribals and non-tribals undermine its stated purpose. He said the debate was masking public concerns such as price rise, unemployment and unconditional women's reservation.

‘Criticising Jorhat flyover led to embarrassing defeat’: Himanta’s swipe at Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 26 criticised Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi for opposing key infrastructure projects in the state, saying such criticism reflected an “old mindset” that people of Assam no longer accepted.

‘Islam lays greater emphasis on humanity, peace’: Assam TMC leader Sherman Ali on cow sacrifice debate

Sherman Ali Ahmed declined to directly back or oppose Himanta Biswa Sarma's appeal on Bakrid cow sacrifice. He said Islam places humanity, peace and duties towards neighbours at the centre of the message to Muslims.

Assam targets Rs 450 tea worker wage, seeks stronger global tea push

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam aims to raise tea garden workers' wages to Rs 450 during the government's tenure. He said the target would depend on stronger industry growth, modernisation and wider stakeholder support.

Assam to focus on jobs, entrepreneurship and women-led growth: Himanta

In the Assam Assembly, Himanta Biswa Sarma renewed the government's pledge to provide jobs to two lakh youths. He said the next five years would also prioritise entrepreneurship, rural growth and stronger economic participation by women.

‘No scripture mandates cow sacrifice’: Himanta Biswa Sarma appeals for harmony in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged people ahead of Bakrid to avoid cow sacrifice in Assam. He said some organisations had already backed the move, framing it as a step towards communal harmony.

'Multifaceted partnership': Himanta Biswa Sarma hails Tobgay visit, pledges closer Assam‑Bhutan ties

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Tshering Tobgay for his Assam visit and their discussions. The exchange underscored plans to expand cultural, regional and economic cooperation between Assam and Bhutan.

Assam: Morikolong robbery accused killed in exchange of fire with police in Nagaon

An accused wanted in connection with the Morikolong robbery case was killed during a late-night gunfight between police and alleged criminals at Borkandoli in Rangalu under Nagaon district, Assam on May 25.

Assam UCC not truly uniform, alleges AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised Assam's proposed Uniform Civil Code, calling it non-uniform and questioning the tribal exemption. He said the draft could harm inheritance rights for women as the wider debate over personal laws and community rights continues.

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay meets Assam Governor, CM Himanta; focus on Northeast cooperation

Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on May 25 met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between Bhutan and India’s Northeast, particularly Assam.