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One day after fatal crash, another passenger bus meets accident at Assam's Khetri

One day after fatal crash, another passenger bus meets accident at Assam's Khetri

Sep 01, 2026

A passenger bus from Guwahati to Lakhimpur overturned on a damaged stretch of highway at Khetri after the driver reportedly lost control. The incident came a day after a fatal crash nearby and renewed concerns over road safety in the area.

27 kg cannabis, Rs 16 lakh cash seized in Assam's Baihata Chariali; two detained

27 kg cannabis, Rs 16 lakh cash seized in Assam's Baihata Chariali; two detained

Sep 01, 2026

Police seized 27 kg of cannabis and Rs 16 lakh in cash from a house in Agdala village under Baihata Chariali. Two people were detained as investigators began tracing the source of the contraband and the purpose of the cash.

Assam observes 429th Tirobhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdev today

Assam observes 429th Tirobhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdev today

Sep 01, 2026

Assam is observing the 429th Tirobhav Tithi of Sri Sri Madhabdev with Naam-Prasanga and devotional programmes across the state. The observance recalls his lasting role in Assam’s religious, literary and cultural life.

Assam: NH construction halted again in Dima Hasao as Dolaichunga landowners demand compensation

Sep 01, 2026

Construction work on a crucial National Highway stretch at Dolaichunga under Harangajao Police Station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has once again been halted after local residents and affected landowners indefinitely suspended construction activities over the alleged non-payment of land compensation.

Fakirganj Police seize 16 cattle suspected to be smuggled in Assam's Dhubri

Fakirganj Police seize 16 cattle suspected to be smuggled in Assam's Dhubri

Sep 01, 2026

Fakirganj Police seized 16 cattle in Dhubri while a separate operation in Nagaon intercepted more than 1,000 animals. The back-to-back cases have intensified scrutiny of alleged smuggling routes, transport conditions and ownership claims.

‘Toll money in return for potholes, injuries, accidents’: Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi after NH-27 crash

‘Toll money in return for potholes, injuries, accidents’: Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi after NH-27 crash

Sep 01, 2026

Gaurav Gogoi criticised Assam's national highways after a fatal NH-27 crash near Guwahati killed six people. The collision triggered protests over road safety, toll collection and alleged negligence on the damaged stretch.

“An era ends”: Assam CM pays emotional tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement

“An era ends”: Assam CM pays emotional tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement

Aug 31, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid an emotional tribute after Lionel Messi retired from international football. His message echoed the heartbreak of fans as Messi ended a landmark Argentina career.

Assam gets green light for 15th Medical College; Bongaigaon Medical College approved with 100 MBBS seats

Assam gets green light for 15th Medical College; Bongaigaon Medical College approved with 100 MBBS seats

Aug 31, 2026

The National Medical Commission has cleared the establishment of Bongaigaon Medical College with 100 MBBS seats for 2026. The approval makes it Assam's 15th medical college and is expected to widen access in western Assam.

‘Not a piecemeal response’: Assam Congress seeks statewide toll suspension after Khetri crash

‘Not a piecemeal response’: Assam Congress seeks statewide toll suspension after Khetri crash

Aug 31, 2026

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has asked Nitin Gadkari to suspend toll collection across Assam after the Sonapur crash. He said the deaths raised wider questions about road maintenance, safety audits and accountability on toll roads.

Assam redraws 312 police station limits to match 126 Assembly seats

Assam redraws 312 police station limits to match 126 Assembly seats

Aug 31, 2026

Assam has redrawn the boundaries of 312 police stations to align them with 126 Assembly constituencies. The move is intended to keep each police station within a single MLA seat and reflect recent delimitation changes.

Potholes, NHAI’s poor maintenance behind NH-27 crash that killed 7: Assam CM

Potholes, NHAI’s poor maintenance behind NH-27 crash that killed 7: Assam CM

Aug 31, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said poor NHAI maintenance and potholes caused the NH-27 crash that killed seven people. The state has ordered a detailed probe, sought immediate repairs and announced compensation for the victims' families.

Assam CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of Sonapur accident victims

Assam CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of Sonapur accident victims

Aug 31, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Sonapur crash site after a traveller and truck collided, killing six people. He announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for each bereaved family as police investigated the cause of the collision.

Assam's Morigaon steps up pulses drive under Aatmanirbharta initiative

Assam's Morigaon steps up pulses drive under Aatmanirbharta initiative

Aug 31, 2026

Morigaon district has approved a pulse-focused farm plan with Kharif pigeon pea training and block demonstrations. The move is aimed at raising yields, guiding farmers in high-yield practices and strengthening local self-reliance.

Assam: UPPL holds two-hour sit-in across BTR, raises law and order, development concerns

Aug 31, 2026

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) staged a two-hour sit-in demonstration on August 31 across all five district headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), protesting what the party described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation and alleged irregularities in welfare and developmental activities during the 11-month tenure of the BPF-led BTR government.

Indian fisherman goes missing near Assam's Sribhumi border; suspected abduction by Bangladesh national

Indian fisherman goes missing near Assam's Sribhumi border; suspected abduction by Bangladesh national

Aug 31, 2026

A fisherman from Assam's Sribhumi district went missing after heading to the border to fish. His family's abduction claim and the missing BSF entry record have deepened the mystery.

‘Jorhat does not fall behind neighbouring districts’: Gaurav Gogoi seeks review of UNNATI zone status

‘Jorhat does not fall behind neighbouring districts’: Gaurav Gogoi seeks review of UNNATI zone status

Aug 31, 2026

Gaurav Gogoi has asked Piyush Goyal to review Jorhat's UNNATI Zone A classification. He said the present incentive structure could hurt investment, jobs and balanced industrial growth.

Assam Police arrest man for alleged links to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network

Assam Police arrest man for alleged links to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network

Aug 31, 2026

The Assam Police on Monday, August 31, arrested a 31-year-old man from Kamrup district for his alleged links with a terror module associated with the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti network, an officer said.

NIT Workers Union protesters fall ill during hunger strike; allegations of saline drip being blocked

NIT Workers Union protesters fall ill during hunger strike; allegations of saline drip being blocked

Aug 31, 2026

Several NIT Workers Union members fell ill during an indefinite hunger strike at NIT Silchar. The protest escalated after workers alleged authorities blocked saline treatment for the critically unwell.

Assam's Morigaon school shut for classes, both teachers deployed for census

Aug 31, 2026

The functioning of a government primary school in Assam's Morigaon district has come to a standstill after both teachers posted at the institution were deployed for census survey duties, leaving young students without regular classes since August 15.

Assam's Nagaon DC Devasish Sharma intervenes, persuades protesters to withdraw NH blockade in Raha

Aug 31, 2026

Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devasish Sharma on August 31 intervened in a protest at Raha, holding discussions with protesters and persuading them to withdraw their agitation and the temporary blockade of the National Highway.

Assam Minister Kaushik Rai visits Boragaon waste dumping ground

Assam Minister Kaushik Rai visits Boragaon waste dumping ground

Aug 31, 2026

Assam minister Kaushik Rai visited Guwahati's Boragaon waste dumping ground and reviewed reuse and recycling plans with officials. The visit underlined the push for scientific waste management, combustible waste use and a cleaner Guwahati.