Assam News

Assam govt hands appointment letters to 43 urban engineers, taking total jobs to over 1.42 lakh

Strengthening urban governance amid rapid urbanisation emerged as the central message on December 18 as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over appointment letters to 43 Urban Technical Officers under the Housing and Urban Affairs Department.

PM Modi to launch Rs 16,000-crore projects, honour Assam martyrs during state visit: Himanta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming two-day visit to Assam from December 20 will be “significant, symbolic and substantial” for the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on December 18 after reviewing preparations at the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati.

Assam Cabinet clears land for Namrup fertiliser expansion, approves welfare and security measures

The decision was announced following a cabinet meeting on December 18, alongside several other key measures aimed at boosting infrastructure, security, and social welfare across the state.

‘Chargesheet designed to save Shyamkanu’: Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over Zubeen Garg death case

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi, on December 18, questioned the credibility of the charge sheet filed in the Zubeen Garg death case, alleging that it was deliberately structured to protect Shyamkanu Mahanta, a person he described as close to chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

New Rabha committees take charge along Assam–Meghalaya border

‘Congress thinking of 2031, Not 2026’: Assam CM questions opposition’s poll seriousness

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on December 18, questioned the Congress party’s seriousness about the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming the party is already thinking far ahead rather than preparing for the immediate political battles.

Assam delegation presses Centre on four-laning of Kaliabor highway

Amit Shah to launch major surveillance, cultural projects in Assam on December 29

Amit Shah is set to visit Assam to launch key surveillance and cultural projects. This visit emphasises the government's focus on security and heritage preservation

Gauhati HC plea challenges citizenship of Ratabari MLA, seeks disqualification

A writ petition filed before the Gauhati High Court has raised serious questions over the citizenship status of Ratabari (SC) MLA Bijoy Malakar, seeking his disqualification from the Assam Legislative Assembly on the ground that he is allegedly “not an Indian citizen”.

“If AIUDF is BJP’s B team, then the Congress is BJP’s A-plus team": AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the two national parties of political opportunism and asserting that driving the BJP out of Assam would be AIUDF’s principal electoral agenda.

Assam anti-corruption bureau apprehends Dhubri official over alleged bribe demand

A Block Development Officer in Assam was arrested on December 18 after being caught accepting a bribe inside his office, following a complaint that he demanded money for clearing official bills.

Assam MP demands action as crumbling national highway poses safety threat to commuters

Assam: Koch Rajbongshi delegation meets Union ministers, presses for tribal status and political representation

Representatives of the Koch Rajbongshi community in Assam on Thursday, December 18 intensified their long-standing demand for tribal recognition, holding a series of meetings with senior Union ministers and Members of Parliament from the state.

PM Modi to visit Assam on December 20 and 21; Airport inauguration, urea plant foundation on agenda

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, December 18 announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20 and 21, describing the visit as “highly significant, symbolic, and substantial” for the state.

Nagaon Tribunal declares 15 as foreigners, orders deportation within 24 hours

The Nagaon Foreigners’ Tribunal has declared 15 individuals as foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin and ordered their deportation from India within 24 hours.

Master sculptor Ram Sutar, who shaped India’s iconic statues, including Lachit Barphukan in Guwahati, no more

The nation on Thursday, December 18 mourned the demise of legendary sculptor and Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Sutar, whose monumental works redefined public sculpture in India, with political leaders across the country paying heartfelt tributes to the master artist. Sutar passed away at his Noida residence late Wednesday night at the age of 100, following age-related health complications, his family confirmed.

Assam: Firearms recovered near bridge in Kaliabor, police probe underway

Police on Thursday, December 18 recovered a firearm from Kaliabor, triggering fresh concerns over weapon security in the area. The gun was found lying by the roadside under a bridge, officials said.

Assam: Dima Hasao police arrest two drug peddlers, seize brown sugar worth lakhs

In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Dima Hasao police arrested two individuals and seized 527.44 grams of brown sugar during a late-night operation at Harangajao, officials said on Thursday, December 18.

Assam: Three critically injured as stone-laden dumper rams Bolero on Patharkandi Bypass

At least three people sustained critical injuries in a serious road accident on the Patharkandi Bypass in Sribhumi district, Assam on Thursday, December 18 police said. The injured were immediately rushed to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), where they are undergoing treatment.

Mid-day meal distribution van catches fire near Saraighat Bridge, traffic halt in Guwahati

Guwahati witnessed a major traffic disruption on Thursday, December 18 morning after a van engaged in distributing mid-day meals to schools caught fire on the National Highway near the old Saraighat Bridge in the Jalukbari area.

"Highly condemnable": AMUCO slams violence in Torbung, Phougakchao Ikhai amid peace efforts

The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), along with several like-minded civil society groups, has strongly condemned the fresh incidents of violence reported from Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas of Bishnupur district on December 16.