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Assam Congress faces setback in Samaguri ahead of Nagaon by-election as panchayat leaders, booth functionaries quit

Assam Congress faces setback in Samaguri ahead of Nagaon by-election as panchayat leaders, booth functionaries quit

Sep 11, 2026

Several Congress functionaries in Samaguri have resigned ahead of the Nagaon by-election. The development is being seen as a setback for the party's local election mobilisation.

‘Congress also fields former government officials’: Himanta hits back over Debashish Sharma row

‘Congress also fields former government officials’: Himanta hits back over Debashish Sharma row

Sep 11, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 11 hit back at the Congress over its criticism of former government official Debashish Sharma entering electoral politics, saying the opposition party itself has a history of government officials taking voluntary retirement or leaving service to contest elections.

Congress won’t return to power in Assam for 20 years, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Congress won’t return to power in Assam for 20 years, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sep 11, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 11 claimed that the Congress will not return to power in the state for the next 20 years, asserting that the party has been politically weakened following the BJP-led alliance’s emphatic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

21 kg cannabis seized at Guwahati's Narengi Railway Station, one detained

21 kg cannabis seized at Guwahati's Narengi Railway Station, one detained

Sep 11, 2026

Authorities seized around 21 kg of cannabis at Guwahati's Narengi Railway Station and detained Sudhir Kumar. Investigators are tracing the consignment's source, destination and transport route from Agartala.

Assam government allots 3 bighas, 1 katha land to historic B. Borooah College

Assam government allots 3 bighas, 1 katha land to historic B. Borooah College

Sep 11, 2026

The Assam government has handed over a land allotment letter for 3 bighas, 1 katha and 1.76 lechas to B. Borooah College in Guwahati. The move comes ahead of the college's 84th Foundation Day and is expected to support infrastructure and expansion.

Freak Kitchen to perform live at 16th North East Riders Meet 2026 in Sikkim

Sep 11, 2026

The Open Road Wanderers Motorcycle Club (ORWMC) has announced that Swedish progressive metal band Freak Kitchen will perform live at the 16th North East Riders Meet (NERM) 2026 in Sikkim on November 22.

Zubeen Garg case: Court flags Baksa jail document lapse, seeks action against superintendent

Zubeen Garg case: Court flags Baksa jail document lapse, seeks action against superintendent

Sep 11, 2026

A court hearing the Zubeen Garg death case has flagged a procedural lapse involving documents submitted by the Superintendent of Baksa District Jail in connection with accused Shyamkanu Mahanta.

Assam committed to implementing Unified Pension Scheme, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam committed to implementing Unified Pension Scheme, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sep 11, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 11 said the state government remains committed to implementing the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, even as the process of framing and notifying the rules is still underway.

NRL net worth rises 17.69% to Rs 18,912 crore, profit jumps over 90% in FY26

NRL net worth rises 17.69% to Rs 18,912 crore, profit jumps over 90% in FY26

Sep 11, 2026

Assam-based public sector oil company Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) recorded a strong financial performance in 2025-26, with its standalone net worth rising 17.69 per cent to Rs 18,912 crore and profit after tax surging by more than 90 per cent, chairman Ranjit Rath said on September 11.

12 students reportedly attempt self-harm at Don Bosco School in Assam's Dibrugarh; administration orders detailed inquiry

Sep 11, 2026

An incident involving self-harm behaviour among students was reported at Don Bosco HS School in Dibrugarh on September 10, prompting intervention by the school authorities and the district administration.

Assam's forest martyrs remembered as frontline personnel continue to risk lives for wildlife

Assam's forest martyrs remembered as frontline personnel continue to risk lives for wildlife

Sep 11, 2026

As India observes National Forest Martyrs Day on September 11, the sacrifices of forest personnel who lost their lives protecting Assam's forests and wildlife are being remembered, with the history of Manas highlighting the risks faced by frontline staff over decades.

Assam suspends five more officials over alleged irregularities in recruitment

Assam suspends five more officials over alleged irregularities in recruitment

Sep 11, 2026

Assam has suspended five more officials over alleged irregular recruitment. The move takes the total number of suspensions in the case to eight.

Assam CID to probe leak of Zubeen case witness statement published by two media platforms

Assam CID to probe leak of Zubeen case witness statement published by two media platforms

Sep 11, 2026

The Exclusive Fast Track Sessions Court, Kamrup (M), has directed the Assam CID to investigate how the Section 183 BNSS statement of witness Prateem Lahkar in the Zubeen Garg death case was obtained and published by two media platforms.

Kokrajhar court sentences man to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for raping minor

Sep 11, 2026

A special POCSO court in Assam's Kokrajhar on September 11 sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl who was studying in Class 10 in 2022.

Two alleged illegal liquor sellers detained in Assam's Katigorah during police raid

Two alleged illegal liquor sellers detained in Assam's Katigorah during police raid

Sep 11, 2026

Katigorah police detained two suspected illegal liquor sellers and seized a substantial stock during late-night raids in Cachar district. Investigators are now trying to trace the liquor's source and assess the scale of the alleged trade.

Dhubri headmaster accused of beating 50+ Class 9 students, over 20 hospitalised

Sep 11, 2026

More than 50 Class 9 students of Kukiladanga High School in Assam's Dhubri district were allegedly beaten by the school's headmaster on September 11, with over 20 students reportedly requiring medical treatment.

Silchar civic polls: BJP, Congress stage shows of strength on last day of nominations

Sep 11, 2026

The BJP, its ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Congress on September 11 staged shows of strength as candidates filed nominations for the Silchar Municipal Corporation elections on the last day of the nomination process.

Gauhati HC holds Talaq-E-Hassan valid form of divorce, directs registration under 2024 Assam law

Gauhati HC holds Talaq-E-Hassan valid form of divorce, directs registration under 2024 Assam law

Sep 11, 2026

The Gauhati High Court held that Talaq-E-Hassan is a valid form of divorce and directed the petitioner to seek registration under the 2024 Assam law. It said the Registrar must verify whether the divorce was effected, while the wife may still challenge it before an appropriate forum.

Two cattle smugglers arrested with 29 buffaloes at Chagolia along Assam-West Bengal border

Two cattle smugglers arrested with 29 buffaloes at Chagolia along Assam-West Bengal border

Sep 11, 2026

Chagolia Police intercepted a truck at the Assam-West Bengal border and rescued 29 buffaloes. Two men were arrested as investigators began tracing the livestock route and possible network links.

Gauhati HC questions demolition of 21 houses on private agricultural land in Assam

Gauhati HC questions demolition of 21 houses on private agricultural land in Assam

Sep 11, 2026

The Gauhati High Court has questioned the demolition of houses belonging to 21 residents of Assam's Goalpara district, observing that the action by revenue authorities appeared prima facie illegal, unauthorised and contrary to the principles of natural justice.

Assam BJP holds meeting of MPs, MLAs ahead of month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’

Assam BJP holds meeting of MPs, MLAs ahead of month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’

Sep 11, 2026

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Assam BJP MPs and MLAs to outline the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The month-long campaign is meant to coordinate outreach and underline public service.