Assam News

Excise department seizes 800 cartons of Meghalaya liquor in Guwahati’s Nine Mile

The Assam Excise Department seized 800 cartons of suspected Meghalaya liquor from a truck at Nine Mile in Guwahati. The driver and handyman have been detained as officials investigate the consignment's source and destination.

Assam floods: Ruins and Remains

More than a month after the waters receded, Assam is moving from rescue to rebuilding. But for families who lost people, homes and livelihoods, recovery is proving far more complicated than waiting for the water to go down.

Major landslide partially blocks Teesta, Chyakoong rivers in North Sikkim

A major landslide along the Naga–Tosa Road in the Naga Forest area of North Sikkim partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers during the intervening night of September 5 and 6, 2026, prompting the district administration to step up monitoring along the river belt.

Assam's Goalpara Police personnel killed in wild elephant attack

Assam Police personnel Amzad Ali was killed after a wild elephant attacked him in Goalpara at night. The incident has again underscored the persistent human-elephant conflict in the district.

Allegations of irregularities surface in Assam's Kandhulimari Paramaibheti Gaon Panchayat

Allegations of administrative irregularities and undue interference have surfaced at Kandhulimari Paramaibheti Gaon Panchayat under the Juria Development Block of Nagaon district, with accusations that the panchayat president’s husband is allegedly interfering in official affairs.

10-foot python rescued from roadside along NH-17 in Assam’s Boko

Assam abolishes licence requirement for petroleum products: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam has abolished the licence requirement for petroleum products, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said the move, along with incentives, would make the state more business friendly.

'Why is the government so afraid?': Gaurav Gogoi demands Pranab Doley's release

Gaurav Gogoi joined a Nagarik Sabha in Bokakhat and demanded the unconditional release of Pranab Doley. He said the issues raised involved democratic rights, environmental protection and due process in Assam.

Guwahati-Haflong night bus crashes into divider in Sonapur

A Guwahati-Haflong night bus crashed into a tree on the central divider at Sonapur after the driver reportedly tried to avoid an oncoming vehicle. With around 25 passengers onboard and no major casualties reported so far, the accident has renewed concerns over safety on the Sonapur-Khetri stretch of NH-27.

Assam's Cachar Police launch special drive against financial fraud; 39 suspected fraudsters detained

Cachar 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

The 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

Assam 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

Congress 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

A 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

Dr 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

Pijush 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

The 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

Vice 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

Three 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

A 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

Baksa'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.