‘Same date, two different eras’: Himanta Biswa Sarma contrasts 2008 blasts with Rs 1,800-crore cement project in Dima Hasao
Oct 30, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma will perform the Bhumi Pujan for a Rs 1,800-crore cement plant in Dima Hasao. He said the project symbolised Assam's shift from violence towards peace and development.
Assam: Srimanta Sankardeva’s ‘Patni Prasad’ Bhaona staged at Batadrava Than
Oct 30, 2026The timeless Ankiya Naat ‘Patni Prasad’, written by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, was staged at the Natghar of Batadrava Than on the night of October 29, bringing alive the rich Vaishnavite theatrical tradition of Assam.
Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu extends greetings on 42nd Mising Language Recognition Day
Oct 30, 2026Ranoj Pegu greeted the Mising community on its 42nd Language Recognition Day. His message highlighted the language's role in preserving cultural identity and heritage.
‘We shall never return to those days’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to October 30 blast victims
Oct 30, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the victims of the October 30, 2008, serial bomb blasts. He vowed that Assam would never return to violence and would pursue peace and prosperity.
Dilapidated road linking Assam and Arunachal gets NH status after years of neglect
Oct 30, 2026The Centre has designated the Assam-Arunachal route as National Highway-515A. The move raises hopes for repairs, reliable connectivity and regional development.
Assam's Dhubri on alert as Bhutan glacial lake outburst threatens sudden rise in Sankosh river
Oct 30, 2026A Bhutan glacial lake outburst has put Dhubri and Alipurduar authorities on alert. Thousands have been relocated as agencies prepare for a sudden Sankosh river surge.
Assam sets up eight-member panel to frame rules for UCC implementation
Oct 30, 2026The Assam government has appointed an eight-member panel to draft rules for its Uniform Civil Code Bill. The month-long exercise follows the Bill's passage and precedes presidential assent.
New gecko species discovered in Assam’s Dima Hasao by Mizoram University researchers
Oct 29, 2026Named Cyrtodactylus diamensis, the reptile was found in the rocky habitats of Umrangso, highlighting the region’s rich and underexplored biodiversity
Over 560 arrested in latest Assam crackdown on child marriage: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 29, 2026565 arrests, 481 cases registered so far; CM says drive will continue until the practice is eradicated
Assam Assembly constitutes Members’ Amenities and Facilities Committee, Dr Habbey Teron named chairperson
Oct 29, 2026The Assam Assembly has formed its Members’ Amenities and Facilities Committee under Deputy Speaker Dr Habbey Teron. The panel will serve for one year or until a successor is constituted.
Assam's Nagaon MP Devasish Sharma visits remote char areas of Lahorighat, promises boat ambulance
Oct 29, 2026Nagaon MP Devasish Sharma visited remote chars in Lahorighat and met residents. The outreach spotlighted concerns over healthcare, education, transport, land disputes and local strongmen.
Guwahati to get three new hotels under Adani Airports-IHCL agreement
Oct 29, 2026Adani Airports and IHCL have agreed to develop three hotels in Guwahati. The projects are expected to strengthen hospitality around the aviation hub and Northeast gateway.
Train services resume in Lumding–Badarpur Hill Section after derailment
Oct 29, 2026Normal train services have resumed in the Lumding–Badarpur Hill Section following the completion of restoration work after the locomotive derailment involving the Silchar–Guwahati Express on Thursday morning (October 29) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said.
Assam minister Piyush Hazarika inspects palm oil, pineapple cultivation during Barak Valley visit
Oct 29, 2026Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika visited the Barak Valley on October 29 and inspected palm oil cultivation at Dewan Tea Estate and pineapple farms at Phulerthal Markulin, under the Lakhipur Assembly constituency in Cachar district.
Tyres set ablaze on Hahim Bridge, disrupting Assam-Meghalaya connectivity
Oct 29, 2026Unidentified miscreants allegedly set tyres on fire on Hahim Bridge along the Assam-Meghalaya border during the early hours of Thursday (October 29), disrupting traffic on the road connecting the two states.
Four-year-old allegedly abducted from bed in Guwahati’s Panjabari, returns home at 5 AM
Oct 29, 2026A four-year-old was allegedly taken from bed in Panjabari and returned crying at 5 am. The unexplained incident has heightened residents’ concerns over child safety and neighbourhood security.
All Tai Ahom Students Union demands eviction of encroachers from historic Jamuna in Assam's Sivasagar
Oct 29, 2026The All Tai Ahom Students Union has raised concerns over alleged encroachment on the historic Jamuna site in Assam’s Sivasagar district, demanding urgent measures to protect its existence and free the area from encroachment.
Two arrested with 11 cattle in anti-smuggling operation in Assam’s Bilasipara
Oct 29, 2026Salkocha Police arrested two suspected cattle smugglers and seized 11 cattle during an operation against alleged cattle smuggling at Chokchoka in the Chandardinga area of Assam’s Bilasipara.
New Gecko species discovered in Umrangso’s rocky habitats in Assam
Oct 29, 2026Mizoram University researchers have identified Cyrtodactylus diamensis in Umrangso's rocky habitats. The finding highlights Dima Hasao's biodiversity and the need for further research and conservation.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates Rs 75 lakh school building in Dhemaji
Oct 29, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurated a new school building in Dhemaji. The central scheme-funded facility is expected to improve education infrastructure in the tribal area.
Engine of Silchar–Guwahati Express derails at Badarpur Railway Bridge, rain services disrupted
Oct 29, 2026Railway services in Assam’s hill section have been disrupted after the engine of the Silchar–Guwahati Express (Train No. 15615) derailed at Badarpur Railway Bridge.
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