Assam

Lovlina Borgohain wins historic Asian Games gold on her birthday

Assam boxer defeats China’s Bao Ziyi 5-0 in women’s 75kg final to end 12-year wait for Indian women’s boxing gold at the Asiad

Patient Dies After Ambulance Halted for CM Convoy in Silchar

Chief Minister apologises, four policemen suspended as inquiry ordered into delay that critics say exposes systemic failures prioritising VIP movement over emergency care.

Four Police Personnel Suspended After Ambulance Halted for CM Convoy in Silchar

Assam DGP confirms swift action following Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s public apology and directive; inquiry ordered to ensure VIP movement never overrides emergency care

Assam Records First Matched-Sibling Bone Marrow Transplant under Snehasparsh Scheme

10-year-old boy from Barpeta donates to younger brother at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute; CM calls it a special milestone for state’s healthcare

Homestay Worker Arrested in Nimisha Thakuria Death Case

Police detain employee for allegedly supplying alcohol and entering room on the night of the Gauhati University student’s death; probe continues amid family demands for justice

Assam Cabinet Announces Durga Puja Bonanza: Enhanced Orunodoi Aid, Tea Worker Bonus and Extra Holiday

Nearly 40 lakh beneficiaries to get ₹1,500 in October; 20% bonus for ATCL staff; October 17 declared additional state holiday as Puja coincides with Sunday.

Foundation Stone for ISRO Advanced Radar Research Centre to Be Laid in Assam Today

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calls it a landmark moment for the state as Project NETRA facility takes shape at Chandrapur near Guwahati to strengthen India’s space object tracking capabilities

Assam Weeps and Sings as Zubeen Divas Peaks on First Death Anniversary

Thousands throng Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur; prayers, songs and calls for justice mark emotional climax of three-day tribute to the state’s beloved cultural icon

Assam Unveils Bamboo Bicycle Initiative, Invites Public Test Rides from October 2

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Assam Bamboo Cycle’ as a green livelihood and industry push, building on PM Modi’s bamboo reforms

Zubeen Divas Begins: Assam’s Heart Beats Once More for Its Pranor Silpi

Three-day observance opens at Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur as thousands prepare to honour the first death anniversary of the irreplaceable voice of Assam

Smart Buses, Safer Journeys: Assam Rolls Out Intelligent Transport System for ASTC Fleet

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces real-time tracking, SOS alerts and digital ticketing to transform public transport across the state

CM Himanta Dedicates ₹122-Crore Infrastructure Push in Jorhat, Unveils Bhogdoi Riverfront Vision

New integrated DC office, Cinnamara railway overbridge mark major leap in connectivity and administration; District Commissioners’ conference begins as Upper Assam development drive intensifies

Sivasagar Police Nab Alleged Veteran Drug Trafficker in Midnight Raid

Raju Ali, accused of running narcotics network for over a decade, arrested near Dikhau embankment; probe underway into wider links

Lightning Kills Two Farmers in Dhubri Border Village

Moslem Uddin and Abul Hussain die on the spot after being struck while working in fields beyond the fencing near Gate No. 51 in Kedar Part-III

Assam Clears Diversion of 239 Hectares Forest Land for 39 Key Projects

State government secures final central approval for infrastructure, energy and road projects including Guwahati Ring Road, oil & gas exploration, transmission lines and pipelines across 22 reserve forests

Assam Pays Tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on 100th Birth Anniversary

Governor, Chief Minister and Congress leader join public at Guwahati memorial; PM Modi hails the ‘Bard of the Brahmaputra’ for carrying the soul of Assam and the Northeast to the nation

Assam Police Net 330 Fraudsters in Sweeping Statewide Crackdown

Cachar leads arrests as nine-hour operation targets impersonators, extortion rackets and phone scammers following CM’s directive

Zubeen Garg Case: Singapore Witness Appears Before Fast-Track Court

Parikshit Sharma travels from Singapore to testify as court proceedings continue in the case surrounding the death of Assam’s iconic singer

Congress Ends Alliance With Akhil Gogoi’s Raijor Dal

Opposition ties come to an end as Assam Congress cites repeated violations of alliance norms; move could reshape strategy ahead of Nagaon bypoll

Assam Police Rescue 298 Cows, Arrest 33 in Major Crackdown on Cattle Smuggling

Assam Police conduct simultaneous raids at three locations; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns smugglers that cattle trafficking will not be tolerated

Assam STF Nets Three Drug Traffickers in Guwahati, Seizes Heroin Worth Over ₹3 Crore

Intelligence-led night operation at Beharbari recovers nearly 400 grams of suspected heroin; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails continued crackdown under #AssamAgainstDrugs

Assam Rebuilds After Devastating Floods: Embankments Strengthened, Aid Reaches Thousands, Wetlands Restoration Begins

State prioritises long-term flood protection and relief as Upper Assam districts recover; tea sector feels the pinch while students and families seek further support

Assam Police Forms SIT, Detains Five in Probe into Mysterious Death of Bir Lachit Sena Leader Manasjyoti Chetia

Sivasagar activist found critically injured by roadside dies in hospital; organisation alleges murder linked to land dispute as CM orders thorough investigation and magisterial inquiry

Assam Intensifies Flood Recovery: Centre Sanctions ₹5,000 Crore Housing Package; Teams Race to Save Rare Manuscripts at Satras

Death toll over 105; Sivasagar survey 85% complete with 42,500 houses identified as damaged; heritage digitisation drive launched

Assam Orders Magisterial Probe into Mysterious Death of Bir Lachit Sena Leader Manas Jyoti Chetia

Sivasagar tense as organisation alleges attack; post-mortem reveals severe head injuries

Akhil Gogoi Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Assam Government Over Pending Flood Relief

Raijor Dal chief threatens mass march to Guwahati, demands ₹10 lakh compensation per family and CBI probe into alleged illegal mining

Assam Police Intensify Crackdown on Cattle Smuggling; Over 180 Animals Rescued, Dozens Arrested in Dual Operations

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails decisive action in Dhubri and Biswanath, stresses zero tolerance for illegal trade through riverine routes and road networks

SC panel flags Assam inaction on mining near Kaziranga, seeks urgent steps

A Supreme Court-appointed panel has criticised the Assam government for failing to stop mining near Kaziranga National Park and for not implementing key conservation directives despite repeated reminders. The Central Empowered Committee noted that mining continues “in some way on one pretext or the other” and called for the Chief Secretary’s urgent personal attention.

Opposition Stages Protest in Guwahati Seeking Pranab Doley’s Release

Demonstrators demand withdrawal of NSA action against land rights activist opposing hotel project near Kaziranga

Cachar Police recover 70,000 yaba tablets in major raid, two brothers held.

Fear drives Meghalaya woman to claim Assam identity at Jorabat

Tensions Flare Along Assam-Meghalaya Border After Violent Student Rally in Shillong Leaves Vehicles Damaged and Travellers Fearful

Dhemaji Border Firing: Protesters Demand Higher Compensation, Arrests and Removal of Arunachal Camp

Assam flood death toll rises to 105; nearly 32,000 people still affected across five districts

Jorhat teen’s death under probe; two women arrested, key suspect absconding