Assam News

Assam: RHAC executive member calls for firm action after vehicle set ablaze at Lampi

Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) Executive Member Arjun Chettri has called for stringent action against those responsible for allegedly setting a Maruti Alto vehicle on fire at Upper Lampi along the Assam-Meghalaya border.

Assam's Jorhat youth allegedly steals Rs 50 lakh in cash, jewellery from family home; three others named in FIR

A theft case in Jorhat has taken an unusual turn with police investigating allegations that a young man stole cash and gold jewellery worth around Rs 50 lakh from his family home while his parents were away and allegedly used part of the money to buy gifts and give cash to a female friend.

Police personnel’s vehicle gutted near Assam-Meghalaya border in suspected arson

A vehicle belonging to an Assam Police personnel was allegedly set on fire near the Upper Lampi Battalion Border Out Post in Boko, triggering concern along the sensitive Assam-Meghalaya border.

‘Where is the debate over the men?’: Gaurav Gogoi after GIVA pulls Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday, August 26, questioned the focus on actor Kriti Sanon amid the controversy over a Raksha Bandhan advertisement by jewellery brand GIVA, asking why the men involved in approving and creating the commercial were not being scrutinised.

Magisterial inquiry ordered into death of Bir Lachit Sena leader Manas Jyoti Chetia

The Assam government has ordered a magisterial-level inquiry into the mysterious death of Bir Lachit Sena leader Manas Jyoti Chetia, amid allegations by the organisation that he was attacked and growing tension in Sivasagar.

Heavy vehicles use rural roads to avoid toll, two roads damaged in Assam's Kaliabor

Two rural roads in Kaliabor have suffered extensive damage after heavy and commercial vehicles began using them to avoid paying toll at the toll plaza on the four-lane road connecting Kolia Bhomora Setu, according to local residents.

Assam STF arrests alleged operative of Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network in Hailakandi

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police on Wednesday, August 26, arrested an alleged operative of the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) from Hailakandi district, officials said.

30 cattle seized from truck in Assam’s Kaliabor, three detained

Jakhalabandha Police, in a joint operation with Bagori Police, seized a truck carrying 30 cattle allegedly being transported illegally along the national highway in Assam’s Kaliabor area, police said.

Assam floods: Govt teams reach Satras to safeguard, digitise rare manuscripts

As Assam continues to recover from the devastating floods, the state government has stepped up efforts to protect the state’s historic manuscripts, with teams reaching out to Satras and individual custodians to safeguard and digitise the fragile heritage documents.

NHAI signboards in Kaliabor draw criticism over Assamese spelling errors

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has come under criticism in Assam’s Kaliabor over alleged spelling errors in Assamese on location signboards installed along the national highway.

Assam: Dhubri Municipal Board employee arrested after couple injured in machete attack over road dispute

A couple was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon following a dispute over a passage in Dhubri town’s College Nagar area, prompting police to arrest the husband of the woman named as the prime accused in the case.

11 people stopped from allegedly entering India illegally in Assam’s South Salmara: Himanta

Himanta Biswa Sarma said 11 people were stopped from entering India in Assam's South Salmara area. The claim highlighted the state government's continuing focus on alleged illegal entry along the Bangladesh border.

Assam: Historic Chamaria Satra building faces collapse threat, devotees seek Archaeology Department intervention

The historic main monastery building of Chamaria Satra, one of Assam’s important centres of Neo-Vaishnavite tradition, is facing a serious threat of deterioration, with devotees and residents urging the authorities to take immediate steps to conserve the centuries-old structure.

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 107, over 1.37 lakh people affected across 10 districts

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 107, with inundation continuing across 10 districts. The crisis has kept rivers above danger marks, pushed thousands into relief camps and sustained rescue operations.

Himanta Biswa Sarma reacts to Pawan Khera’s remarks, says his statements are ‘on record’ in Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Pawan Khera's remarks after his Guwahati police interaction were already on record in Assam. The response came as the Assam government and Congress continued their political confrontation in the state.

Assam CM meets Shivraj Chouhan, gets approval for new PMAY homes

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Shivraj Singh Chouhan and received approval for 3.8 lakh PMAY houses in Assam. The package includes support for flood-affected families, tea garden areas and sustainable farming investment.

‘275 million children at risk’: Gaurav Gogoi flags India’s ‘silent’ lead poisoning crisis

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has asked Health Minister JP Nadda to act on lead exposure in India. He said the issue is preventable but carries serious long-term risks for children and high-risk communities.

Child labour crackdown continues in Assam's Hatsingimari, two child workers rescued

An enforcement drive in Hatsingimari and nearby areas rescued two child workers. The operation under the District Labour Officer is part of ongoing checks against illegal child employment.

Assam's Barpeta Police launch anti-drug operation, alleged drug peddler arrested in Tarabari

Tarabari Police arrested Sofikul Islam during an anti-drug operation in Barpeta. The case is part of a wider crackdown on illegal drug trafficking in the district.

Fire guts four houses in Assam’s Cachar, property worth Rs 2 crore damaged

Guwahati Central Jail finds 38 HIV-positive inmates during routine screening

Thirty-eight inmates at Guwahati Central Jail have tested positive for HIV during routine screening. The cases are being monitored through the prison's existing medical care and testing system.