Assam News

Assam CM reviews preparations for NDA 3.0 government swearing-in in Guwahati

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed preparations in Guwahati for the NDA 3.0 swearing-in ceremony. The exercise follows the alliance's 102-seat win and sets up a third consecutive government in Assam.

Assam police arrest 10 in crackdown on telecom tower theft and loot network

Assam police arrested 10 suspects linked to telecom tower thefts after a detailed probe. Authorities vow to protect infrastructure and seek public cooperation against such crimes.

Assam: Tinsukia police seize large quantities of cannabis near district jail

Tinsukia Police on May 7, carried out a major anti-narcotics operation at Kakoratoli near the Tinsukia District Jail and seized a huge quantity of cannabis during the raid.

Women’s participation in maritime sector rises 340 per cent since 2020: Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said women’s participation in India’s maritime sector has increased by 340 per cent since 2020, highlighting the government’s emphasis on building an inclusive and future-ready maritime workforce.

Major human organ trafficking racket busted in Assam's Margherita, four arrested

Four individuals arrested in Assam's Margherita for running a human organ trafficking racket. Police continue investigations to dismantle the network and rescue victims.

Experts discuss evolution and digital transformation of Assamese media at Dibrugarh University

Experts at Dibrugarh University discussed how Assamese media can evolve digitally while preserving cultural identity. The seminar stressed adapting to digital platforms and training journalists for quality reporting.

Western Railway dispatches 4,200 quintals of cumin from Gujarat to Assam by special parcel train

Western Railway has dispatched a special parcel train carrying 4,200 quintals of cumin from Mehsana to Azara. Officials said the move is expected to improve trade connectivity and encourage bulk cargo movement by rail.

Kamrup administration destroys 523 bags of suspected PDS rice

Kamrup administration destroys 523 bags of substandard PDS rice to protect public health. Authorities vow stricter measures to maintain PDS supply chain integrity.

Forest officials rescue golden langur from captivity near new Assam national park

Forest officials rescued a golden langur from alleged illegal captivity in a village near Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park. The case has prompted a wider probe into possible wildlife trafficking and land status in the area.

Assam: Badruddin Ajmal declares AIUDF 'real Opposition' after Binakandi win, tears into Congress

Demand for Barak Valley High Court Bench gains fresh momentum with 112-page legal memorandum

A 112-page legal memorandum has renewed calls for a Barak Valley High Court Bench to provide quicker justice. Authorities are urged to act promptly on this long-standing demand.

Assam set for third BJP-led NDA government oath ceremony on May 12

Assam's new BJP-led NDA government will take oath in Guwahati on May 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. The ceremony is being projected as both a formal transition and a public show of support for the alliance's third straight term.

Assam woman dies of altitude sickness near Kedarnath during pilgrimage

Allegation of selective crackdown as forest department halts licensed sand mahal in Central Assam

Allegations of selective enforcement have surfaced against the Assam Forest Department after a legally permitted sand extraction site along the border of Morigaon district and Kamrup Metropolitan district was ordered to suspend operations, even as illegal sand mining reportedly continues unabated in several rivers across central Assam.

Assam BJP condemns killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, demands impartial probe

The Bharatiya Janata Party Assam Pradesh unit on May 7 strongly condemned the killing of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to senior West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, describing the incident as a “heinous act” and demanding an impartial investigation into the case.

Mobile tracking led to arrest of Manipuri couple with arms, grenade in Silchar: Assam Police

A joint operation by Assam Police and the Assam Rifles led to the arrest of a husband-wife duo and recovery of arms and explosives from a rented house in Tarapur 6th Block near Ramnagar in Silchar, officials said on May 7.

Two tobacco-laden trucks seized in Assam’s Bongaigaon over alleged GST evasion

Assam Police seized two trucks loaded with tobacco in Bongaigaon district on allegations of transporting goods without proper documents and evading GST, officials said on May 7.

Model Code of Conduct lifted in Assam following completion of Assembly polls

The Election Commission of India on May 7 announced that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Assam has been lifted with immediate effect following the completion of the 2026 Assembly election process and declaration of results.

AGP backs Himanta Biswa Sarma for another term as Assam Chief Minister

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a key ally in the BJP-led NDA coalition in Assam, on May 6 formally proposed the continuation of Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister following the alliance’s sweeping victory in the Assembly elections.

Assam Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia resigns after completion of govt’s term

Devajit Lon Saikia has tendered his resignation from the post of Advocate General of Assam following the completion of the tenure of the outgoing state government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Nagaland woman arrested in Assam’s Charaideo for alleged links with ULFA-I

Assam Police in Charaideo district have arrested a woman from Nagaland on allegations of assisting the banned insurgent outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) on May 7.