Assam's Cachar Police launch special drive against financial fraud; 39 suspected fraudsters detained
Sep 05, 2026Cachar Police have detained 39 suspected fraudsters in a special drive against financial scams. The action is part of a state-wide crackdown, with authorities urging people to stay alert to suspicious calls and messages.
Bhupesh Baghel appointed Congress in-charge of Assam, Sachin Pilot gets Punjab
Sep 05, 2026The Congress on September 5 appointed former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel as the party’s general secretary in-charge of Assam, in a major organisational reshuffle ahead of key state elections.
Assam: 95-year-old retired teacher among educators felicitated on Teachers’ Day
Sep 05, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on September 5 felicitated 95-year-old Prafulla Kumar Borthakur, the state’s senior-most retired primary school teacher, at his residence in Jamugurihat, Sonitpur, on the occasion of National Teachers’ Day.
Debabrata Saikia seeks moratorium on new large data centres in Assam, flags threat to tea and water resources
Sep 05, 2026Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to impose a temporary moratorium on new large-scale data-centre and artificial intelligence (AI) computing projects in the state, calling for a comprehensive assessment of their potential impact on water resources, power supply, local temperatures, tea cultivation and agrarian livelihoods.
Assam: Man dies after falling into drain while fishing in Cachar
Sep 05, 2026A 51-year-old man died after reportedly falling into a drain while he had gone fishing near his home in Assam’s Cachar district, triggering grief in the Ganganagar area.
Dr Ramen Kumar Bayan honoured as best Adarsha Teacher across Assam
Sep 05, 2026Dr Ramen Kumar Bayan of Dakuchi Adarsha Vidyalaya has been selected for Assam's Best Adarsha Teacher Award on the 65th Teachers' Day. The honour recognises his contribution to education and brings attention to Dakuchi Adarsha Vidyalaya and the Boko-Chaygaon area.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews makhana cultivation and processing at Kamrup
Sep 05, 2026Pijush Hazarika visited a makhana processing unit in Kamrup and later inspected cultivation in Durung. The review centred on technology, processing infrastructure and market linkages to improve farmers' earnings.
Assam: BTR cattle markets barred from selling cattle outside region amid Bangladesh smuggling allegations
Sep 05, 2026The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has imposed stricter rules on cattle markets in Gossaigaon and Parbatjhora subdivisions following allegations that cattle are being transported to Bangladesh through markets in the region.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to visit Assam on September 6-7
Sep 05, 2026Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will arrive in Assam on September 6 for a two-day visit during which he will attend a college’s golden jubilee celebrations, a university convocation and a civic reception, officials said.
Assam: Three accused in ABMSU leader Lafiqul Islam murder case surrender
Sep 05, 2026Three accused in the murder case of former All BTC Minority Students Union (ABMSU) president Lafiqul Islam surrendered before the authorities on September 5.
Two apprehended in Assam's Sonitpur with 12 Tokay Geckos in joint wildlife operation
Sep 05, 2026A joint DRI and forest team apprehended two men in Sonitpur and seized 12 Tokay Geckos. The case has triggered legal action under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Assam's Baksa DDMA reviews storm and flood preparedness, damage assessment
Sep 05, 2026Baksa's DDMA reviewed storm and flood preparedness along with the ongoing 2026-27 damage assessment. Officials said response teams are on standby as departments coordinate closely on water levels, dam discharge and relief readiness.
Assam CM applauds Dhubri Police for rescuing 58 cattle from smugglers
Sep 05, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Dhubri Police after 58 bovine animals were rescued from suspected smugglers across the district. The operation came as Assam Police continued action against cattle smuggling and illegal transport during Bhadra.
Assam: 22-year-old youth found dead in Sivasagar, murder suspected
Sep 05, 2026The recovery of the body of a 22-year-old youth in Dichang Majgaon in Assam’s Sivasagar district has triggered tension in the area, with allegations that he may have been murdered.
Assam: Barpeta honours senior-most retired teachers for lifetime of service
Sep 05, 2026The senior-most retired primary school teachers of Assam’s Barpeta district were felicitated on September 5 under the “Governor Assam Varishtha Sikshak Samman, 2026” for their dedicated and long-standing contribution to education.
Assam's Nagaon by-poll: 11 Lahorighat Regional Panchayat members quit Congress, join BJP
Sep 05, 2026Ahead of the Nagaon by-election, 11 Regional Panchayat members in Lahorighat left the Congress and joined the BJP. The move has sharpened political pressure on the Congress and bolstered the BJP’s local network.
Assam Police crackdown: Two alleged fraudsters arrested in Moran
Sep 05, 2026Assam Police have arrested two alleged fraudsters in Moran as part of a statewide crackdown on suspected criminal activities.
FIR registered against Assam PWD engineer in POCSO case, weeks after minor's rescue
Sep 05, 2026Assam Police have registered a POCSO case against a PWD executive engineer after a minor domestic worker alleged repeated sexual abuse. The complaint follows her rescue, allegations of threats and hush money, and criticism over delays in action.
Two detained with suspected drugs in Assam’s Jakhalabandha
Sep 05, 2026Two people were detained by Jakhalabandha Police with suspected drugs at Gorubandha Chariali in Assam’s Nagaon district, police said.
Assam's Morigaon observes Teachers Day with focus on empowering educators and preparing students for future
Sep 05, 2026Morigaon marked Teachers Day with a district programme honouring educators and releasing the booklet Arhi. Speakers asked teachers to equip students for semiconductor-led opportunities and an AI-shaped future.
Himanta says UN recognition backs Assam’s fight against child marriage
Sep 05, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, September 5, said the United Nations’ declaration of November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage reinforces the state’s long-standing campaign against the practice.
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