Assam News

15-year-old girl found dead at home in Assam’s Juria, police; launch investigation

A 15-year-old girl was found dead inside her home at Kadamoni Pathar village in Juria, Nagaon district, triggering tension and concern in the area.

Three brothers killed, two family members injured in suspected double murder in Assam’s Sribhumi

Three minor brothers were allegedly killed and two other family members injured in a violent attack at Golaghat village under Nilambazar Police Station in South Karimganj, Sribhumi district, late night of November 13.

Dilapidated bridge leaves 40,000 residents struggling in Assam's Dhubri

Wild elephant found dead in Assam’s Jagiroad, two bullet marks on head raise poaching suspicion

A wild elephant was found dead at Shilchang in Jagiroad, Assam, with two apparent bullet marks on its head, raising suspicion of a possible poaching incident.

Assam Rifles holds two-day Commanders Conference in Shillong to review security preparedness

Assam Rifles commanders met in Shillong to review security and operational preparedness. The conference prioritised border management, modernisation, coordination and personnel welfare.

Woman killed, daughter critically injured in motorcycle hit-and-run in Assam's Pathsala

A motorcycle allegedly struck Rina Devi and her daughter on National Highway 27 in Pathsala, killing the 57-year-old and critically injuring Papari Devi. Relatives demanded strict action as the hit-and-run renewed local concerns over pedestrian safety.

Forest Department seizes illegal timber worth lakhs in Assam’s Krishnai

Forest officials intercepted a vehicle carrying suspected illegal timber at Paikan in Krishnai. The seizure underscores action against alleged illegal timber trading in Goalpara district.

Assam: TMPK seeks Sixth Schedule status for Mising Autonomous Council within a year

'We stopped evictions for three years': Badruddin Ajmal attacks Congress over Dhubri eviction drive

After 39 years in service, former Dibrugarh University official returns to farming

Assam State School Education Board extends HSLC 2027 form fill-up deadline to November 17

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I, has extended the deadline for online form fill-up for the 2027 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination to November 17, 2026. The deadline for payment of examination fees has been extended to November 20, 2026.

Noted Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua's wife Gayatri Barua dies after collapsing in Pune

Gayatri Barua, wife of noted filmmaker Jahnu Barua, died in Pune on Thursday, November 12, following a suspected cardiac arrest while having a meal at a restaurant in the city.

Assam CID probes fake CISCE certificates, 4934 students under scanner

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police is investigating suspected fake Class X pass certificates issued in the name of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), with the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-II, identifying 4,934 students who secured admission to Class XI using such documents over two academic sessions.

Assam agriculture minister Pijush Hazarika sets January 15 deadline for 100 per cent farmer registration in Dhemaji

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika directed officials to ensure 100 per cent farmer registration in Dhemaji district by January 15, as he reviewed the progress of various agricultural initiatives and inspected integrated farming, hemp cultivation and oil palm projects during his visit to the district.

Guwahati: Street vendor allegedly dragged into shop, assaulted and stabbed in Fancy Bazar; 3 arrested

A street vendor was allegedly dragged into a shop, assaulted and stabbed by a group of people following a dispute over the operation of a roadside shop in Guwahati's busy Fancy Bazar area. Police have arrested three employees of a commercial establishment in connection with the incident.

AASU President Utpal Sarma calls for SIR in Assam, Says NRC must be updated

AASU president Utpal Sarma has called for the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Assam, stressing the need for an accurate and error-free voter list.

Assam’s Garo Cultural Forum seeks CM’s intervention to preserve community heritage

The Garo Cultural Forum submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the Wangala Festival. It sought government support for permanent facilities, research and preservation of indigenous traditions.

Assam draft electoral roll published with 2.52 crore voters, net addition of 2.18 lakh

Assam published its draft electoral roll with 2,51,76,910 electors on November 12. The net addition followed continuous revision under the state's citizenship-linked special process.

Draft electoral roll for 2027 published in Assam's Dhubri, final list on January 4

Dhubri district authorities have published the draft electoral roll for 2027. The revision gives citizens time to seek inclusions, deletions or corrections.

Assam Education Minister attends Golden Jubilee Celebration of Gogamukh Girls’ HS School

Ranoj Pegu attended the golden jubilee celebration of Gogamukh Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Dhemaji. The milestone highlighted its contribution to women’s education and plans for technology-driven learning.

Assam's Tamulpur, Goreswar constituencies record 4.23 lakh electors in draft roll

The draft electoral roll for the Tamulpur Election District in Assam was published on Thursday, November 12, recording a total of 4,23,234 electors across the Tamulpur and Goreswar Legislative Assembly constituencies.