Assam News

Assam: Six detained after water bottle thrown at Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy

Tensions flared in Assam after a plastic water bottle was hurled at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy during his visit to Golaghat.

Inclusion of left-out tea tribes in OBC list will boost socio-economic progress: Assam minsiter

The Government of Assam has initiated the process to include left-out Tea Tribe groups and sub-tribes in the state’s Other Backward Classes (OBC/MOBC) list, Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika announced on Wednesday.

133 arrested in Assam for illegal cattle slaughter, selling beef

In a major crackdown on alleged violations of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, the Assam Police on Wednesday apprehended at least 133 individuals and seized over one tonne of suspected beef during coordinated raids across the state.

Assam BJP declares unofficial ban on Gaurav Gogoi in Dhubri over CM convoy attack row

Assam govt provides cashless treatment to over 2,600 road accident victims since May 2024

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that over 2,657 road traffic accident victims have received cashless treatment in hospitals across the state since May 30, 2024.

Tribal body threatens protest over alleged fake certificate in Assam panchayat election

Assam achieves all-time high paddy procurement at 7 lakh MT: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a historic milestone in the state’s agricultural sector, revealing that Assam has recorded its highest-ever paddy procurement, reaching 6.97 lakh metric tonnes (MT) during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024–25.

Assam’s groundbreaking bagless tea technology gets 20-year patent

Assam's bagless tea technology receives a 20-year patent, promising a new era in tea consumption. This innovation benefits both producers and consumers by improving convenience and sustainability

Union Minister approves Rajdhani Express halt at Diphu, but implementation still pending

Despite official approval from the Union Railway Minister, the long-pending demand for a halt of the prestigious 12423/12424 New Delhi–Dibrugarh Town Rajdhani Express at Diphu Railway Station remains unfulfilled, sparking growing frustration among residents of Karbi Anglong.

Assam: Minister Krishnendu Paul links CM convoy attack incident to Kashmir, stage massive protest

Tensions flared in Sribhumi as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district unit held a massive protest today over the recent bottle-throwing incident targeting the convoy of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with a senior minister suggesting a possible Kashmir connection behind the act.

Assam: Illegal band saw mill seized at Bhelakoba; forest team intensifies crackdown on timber mafia

The Sapatgram Forest Depot team seized an unauthorised band saw mill at Bhelakoba Part III during a swift raid led by In-Charge forest officer Sahabaz Sultan. The operation was carried out based on intelligence inputs from Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Golap Kumar Bania.

Assam: Power department worker severely injured in Bongaigaon while fixing electric pole

A case of alleged gross negligence by the Power Department has come to light in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, after a contractual maintenance worker was critically injured while working on a live electric pole

Assam: Kokrajhar Police seize beef from four hotels; four detained

Commercial LPG gets cheaper by Rs 58.50, domestic rates unchanged

In a welcome move for commercial establishments across the country, oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹58.50, effective from July 1. The price cut brings the new rate in Delhi down to ₹1,665 per cylinder, offering relief to sectors such as hospitality and food services that rely heavily on commercial LPG.

Assam: Several spotted doves found dead in Amrikhowa; poisoning suspected, one arrested

An act of alleged wildlife cruelty has sparked outrage in Amrikhowa village under Sarthebari, Assam after several spotted doves, locally known as 'Kopou' was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The bird, a protected species, was allegedly poisoned to death in a paddy field triggering condemnation from both residents and environmental groups.

Assam: Mass resignation rocks AIUDF’s Sribhumi unit over leadership crisis and policy failures

A large section of the Karimganj District Committee (KDC) of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has tendered their collective resignation from party positions, citing a series of organizational and ideological failures that have led to an erosion of public trust and support in the region.

Triple burglary rocks Assam's Bongaigaon, gold worth over Rs 7 lakh stolen

A major burglary in Bongaigaon’s Barshongaon area has surprised and shocked residents where three homes were simultaneously targeted in a meticulously planned heist. The burglaries occurred while the residents were away, allowing miscreants to break in undisturbed.

Assam: Dhubri official facing corruption allegations, transferred

A controversy has erupted in Dhubri district following the transfer of Dipankar Gupta, an Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) at the Dhubri Zilla Parishad, who is currently under investigation for alleged corruption and disproportionate assets.

Assam: Dhubri marks 'District Day' with grand celebrations and vibrant cultural procession

Assam's Dhubri district turned into a vibrant tapestry of colours, culture, and celebration as the district administration marked ‘Dhubri District Day’ to commemorate the district’s foundation on July 1, 1983.

Assam: AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam supports Aadhaar issuance via DCs, urges hassle free system

In response to the Assam government's announcement that Aadhaar cards for adults will now be issued solely through District Commissioners’ (DC) offices, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam has expressed his support for the move, while stressing the need for a smooth and transparent system.

Assam: Jal Jeevan Mission stalled in Bongaigaon’s Pakhiriguri, villagers wait for clean drinking water

Allegations of negligence and abandonment have surfaced over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Assam’s Bongaigaon district. In Pakhiriguri village, locals are disheartened as the much-anticipated scheme to provide clean drinking water remains incomplete and non-functional even after several months of initiation