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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

Akhil Gogoi launches indefinite stir over delayed flood relief

Raijor Dal chief begins agitation at Assam Assembly on Gandhi Jayanti, alleges thousands of Upper Assam families still await promised assistance

Indian Pilot Hailed as Hero After Foiling Mid-Air Stabbing Attack

Captain Smit Machchhar of flydubai Flight 1073 fights off attacker despite severe injuries, enabling passengers and crew to save all 174 lives on board

CM Claims BJP Sweep in Nagaon Bypoll After Triple Rally Blitz

Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses three massive gatherings across constituency, declares ground support firm for NDA candidate Devasish Sharma days before October 6 vote.

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 CM Hails NIA Crackdown on Jihadi Network

Himanta Biswa Sarma praises multi-state operation that nets 13 in JMB offshoot terror case, reaffirms state’s firm stand with Centre against terrorism

NIA Raids 16 Locations Across Assam, Bengal and Kerala in Cross-Border Terror Probe

Agency targets alleged radicalisation network linked to banned Bangladeshi outfit; one detained in Barpeta Road

Nagaon Bypoll Campaign Intensifies as CM Himanta Hits Trail

Chief Minister promises roads, welfare schemes and local infrastructure while targeting Congress; takes dig at Gaurav Gogoi with fishing analogy

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

Congress Escalates Attack on CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Padma Bhushan Remark and Poll Panel Functioning

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi questions BJP praise for CEC; Rakibul Hussain says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will also face scrutiny; opposition demands resignation amid SIR row

Violent Unrest at Lovely Professional University After Rape Claims

Students vandalise campus, set objects on fire and block national highway; police say no prior complaint or evidence of crime, form SIT and initiate FIR process

Gauhati University Student Found Dead Near Dharapur Homestay; Man Detained

Police investigating all angles after family reports distress call; accused’s suicide claim under verification; property sealed

Assam PSU to Build India’s First Port-Based e-Methanol Plant at Kandla

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma joins Gujarat CM and Union Minister to lay foundation stone for 150-TPD green fuel facility

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.

Eight UDP MLAs Join BJP in Delhi, Boosting Party to Second Spot in Meghalaya Assembly

Regional party’s strength slashed as legislators cite positive Centre response on language, coal and security issues; CM Sangma says coalition remains stable

Three Burnt to Death in Nagaon Road Accident as Vehicle Catches Fire After Hitting Streetlight Pole

Car travelling from Arunachal Pradesh to Guwahati crashes at Kenapatty near Puranigudam; two critically injured survivors shifted to Guwahati

Mirabai Chanu Clinches Maiden Asian Games Silver, Ends India’s 28-Year Weightlifting Drought

Olympic silver medallist lifts 198kg in women’s 49kg event at Aichi-Nagoya 2026; PM Modi and PMO congratulate the Manipuri star

Assam Crackdown Hits Illegal Fertiliser Diversion Hard

Agriculture Department and police seize over 1.04 lakh kg of hoarded fertiliser in Nalbari and Cachar; five held as minister vows zero tolerance for black-marketing that cheats farmers

PM Modi Launches ‘Project Rhino’ on World Rhino Day

New national initiative aims to strengthen protection, habitat management and genetic conservation of the greater one-horned rhinoceros, with Assam at the heart of the effort

IIT Bombay Begins Replacing Ceiling Fans with Wall-Mounted Fans in Hostels After Student’s Death

Move Follows September 18 Suicide of Second-Year BTech Student Sahil Wakode; Institute Describes Change as Part of Renovation While Students Demand Broader Reforms

Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll: Administration Finalises Arrangements as 15 Candidates Battle for October 6 Polls

203 Sectors and 53 Zonal Officers Deployed Across 1,339 Polling Stations; Political Rivalry Intensifies Amid Earlier Clashes

Assam Observes Srimanta Sankardeva’s 578th Abirbhav Mahotsav with Statewide Devotion

Devotees Throng Satras and Naamghars for Prayers, Bhagabat Processions and Cultural Programmes Honouring the Vaishnavite Saint

Assam Celebrates World Rhino Day with Landmark Conservation Milestone

Zero Poaching in 2025 and 80% of Global Greater One-Horned Rhino Population Underscore State’s Success, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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

IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide Hours After Being Caught Using ChatGPT in Exam

Third death on campus in seven months triggers protests, caste allegations and FIR against professor as director signs student demands but stops short of formal resignation

Assam, Bengal Join Hands to Develop Historic Madhupur Satra as Spiritual Tourism Hub

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces ₹35 crore allocation during Cooch Behar visit; site linked to Srimanta Sankardev’s final days to mirror Batadrava Than

4.9 Magnitude Quake Jolts Guwahati, Assam; Epicentre in Bhutan

Tremors felt across western Assam and Northeast; no casualties or damage reported

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 CM Attends Semicon India 2026 Conclave, Highlights State’s Role in India’s Semiconductor Future

Himanta Biswa Sarma underscores Assam’s proud participation as the nation showcases the next chapter of its chip-making journey

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

Assam’s Flagship CMAAA Scheme Crosses ₹1,000 Crore Milestone as CM Distributes Aid to Over 82,000 Young Entrepreneurs

Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Seva Sankalp Abhiyan with major push for youth self-reliance; government eyes five-lakh beneficiary target

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

NESAC Flags Severe Erosion in Brahmaputra and Barak Basins

Study shows 67,580 hectares lost in Assam from 2016-24; Dhaleshwari river in Hailakandi threatens homes, farmland and railway line.

Assam Records Zero Rhino Poaching in 2025, Second Time Since 1970s

State shelters nearly 80% of world’s one-horned rhinos as global numbers climb to 4,075; focus shifts to habitat protection.

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

Old Saraighat Bridge Reopens After Two-Month Closure

Historic rail-cum-road link over the Brahmaputra restored to traffic; NFR GM to inaugurate structure that had caused major congestion

Assam Poised to Reap Gains from BRICS Summit as India Steers Global South Consensus

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights New Delhi Declaration’s focus on counter-terrorism, anti-narcotics drive rooted in Guwahati Declaration, and concrete opportunities for the state’s agriculture, logistics, startups and green energy.

UK Diplomat Begins 10th Visit to Assam, Praises New Guwahati Airport Terminal

Dr. Andrew Fleming calls the trip an “anniversary visit” as British infrastructure firms arrive; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes stronger UK-Assam ties

Guwahati Murder Accused Ramanuj Goswami Dies After Jumping from Police Vehicle

Man who allegedly beheaded wife and stored her head in a refrigerator dies during escape attempt while in custody

Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Set for Intense Multi-Cornered Battle on October 6

BJP fields former IAS officer Devasish Sharma against TMC’s Abdul Salam as Congress delays candidate announcement; CM Sarma to join campaign after mid-September

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

Assam CM Welcomes BRICS Recognition of Guwahati Declaration as Boost to Anti-Narcotics Fight

Sarma hails formal endorsement of July anti-drug agencies’ pact in New Delhi Declaration; says recognition strengthens operational cooperation and holds special relevance for Assam’s position on a critical narcotics corridor

BJP Fields Ex-IAS Officer Devasish Sharma for High-Stakes Nagaon Lok Sabha By-election

Former Nagaon DC takes voluntary retirement, joins BJP; bypoll set for October 6 after Pradyut Bordoloi’s switch creates vacancy

Wild Elephants Enter Tata Semiconductor Site in Jagiroad

Herd from Sonaikuchi hills sparks panic at ₹27,000-crore chip plant; Forest Department launches drive to guide animals out safely

BJP Names Former Nagaon DC Devasish Sharma as Candidate for Lok Sabha Bypoll

Party’s Central Election Committee announces candidature on Friday as electoral preparations intensify for the October 6 contest

Wild Elephant Freed After Tractor Tyre Stuck Around Its Neck in Golaghat

Forest teams and wildlife experts complete delicate rescue as viral videos of the distressed animal spark widespread concern across Assam

PepsiCo Inaugurates ₹778-Crore Food Plant in Nalbari, Assam’s First Major Potato Chips Factory

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma opens PepsiCo India’s maiden Northeast manufacturing unit, promising jobs for 700 people and assured market for thousands of potato farmers

Gorillaz to Rock Guwahati in Historic India Debut

Legendary virtual band adds Assam capital to first-ever India tour; January 31, 2027 show at Sarusajai Stadium announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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

BJP Spent ₹96.27 Crore on Assam Assembly Campaign, Over Four Times Congress Expenditure

Advertising and star campaigner travel account for nearly ₹64 crore as ruling party’s Assam spend dwarfs Congress’s ₹22.62 crore propaganda outlay

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

Villagers in Kaliabor Rescue Wild Elephant Calf Trapped in Pit

Residents of Sekoni work with forest officials to free young calf trapped overnight near Shil Khorong Shiva Temple

Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Set for Multi-Cornered Contest as Parties Gear Up for October 6 Poll

Ex-IAS officer and journalists join BJP, TMC fields candidate as multi-cornered battle takes shape for October 6 polls

Diphu River Swells Above Danger Mark, Flash Floods Inundate Parts of Karbi Anglong Town

Sudden surge leaves homes waterlogged, roads impassable in Shivbari, Panbari, Dharamnala and Pirbi Market as river flows above danger level

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

4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Guwahati and Neighbouring Areas

Mild tremors felt across the city and Goalpara region around 9:57 am; no casualties or major damage reported

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 Cabinet Clears Landmark Green Cess Policy to Fund Eco-Projects

Levy to hit stone crushers, brick kilns, groundwater extraction and more; revenue earmarked for embankments and solar power

GUWAHATI HORROR: Man Hacks Wife to Death, Stuffs Severed Head in Fridge

Husband surrenders, claims rage over alleged affair; police recover dao, register murder case

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 Battles Fresh Spell of Flooding; Death Toll Climbs to 108 as Over 25,000 People Affected Across Seven Districts

Woman’s death in West Karbi Anglong pushes state’s flood-related fatalities higher; 13 relief camps operational, nearly 6,500 hectares of cropland under water

App-cab strike cripples Guwahati for second day

Thousands of Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers stay off roads demanding fare hike and government rate-fixing; buses overcrowded, auto fares rise as office-goers and students scramble for transport

Landslide kills three in Guwahati’s Mathgharia area

Heavy overnight rain triggers slope collapse; family of four asleep when house buried; one rescued

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

Death Toll Rises to Eight in Sonapur Road Accident on NH-27

Death toll climbs after Traveller hits pothole, crosses divider and collides with truck on NH-27; four still under treatment at GMCH

More Assam Residents May Be in Flood-Hit Nepal Than Official Lists Show, Says CM Sarma

Eight confirmed safe and set to return home; fresh information continues to emerge as efforts intensify to trace others still unaccounted for

Assam Cabinet Clears ₹50,000-Crore Package for Viksit Assam Vision 2047

State to mobilise funds from own resources, NABARD and central schemes for flood control, healthcare, education, housing and infrastructure push

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

12 Assamese Still Untraced in Nepal Floods, CM Sarma Says Rescue Efforts Underway

State government has established details of residents from Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Hojai, Kamrup Metropolitan and Nalbari districts after deadly flash floods strike Himalayan nation

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 Yet to Notify Kaziranga’s Nine Animal Corridors as ESZ Reduction Plan Sparks Statewide Row

Government pushes for 1-3 km Eco-Sensitive Zone to ease development restrictions around UNESCO World Heritage Site; Congress announces padayatras on August 29 while Supreme Court panel flags continued inaction on corridors and mining

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

Guwahati: Royal Global University Imposes ₹5,000 Fine on Majority of its Students for Missing First Day Amid Severe City Flooding

University blocks attendance and re-registration for majority of its students who could not reach campus on July 20 due to 137.8 mm rain and flooded roads, including its own approach road.

Assam-Meghalaya Vehicular Movement Restored as Temporary Truce Ends Border Blockades

Tourist taxis resume after high-level talks; joint meeting set for September 10 to address lingering concerns

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

World’s first IVF Lakhimi calf born at Assam Veterinary University

Healthy female calf of Assam’s indigenous breed delivered at Khanapara laboratory under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

CRPF and RAF Conduct Flag March in Shillong to Reassure Public Amid Tensions

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense as Jorabat blockade enters second day

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

Fear drives Meghalaya woman to claim Assam identity at Jorabat

Assam, Meghalaya CMs Agree to Joint Efforts for Peace After Shillong Violence

Assam CM Sarma Meets PM Modi in Delhi, Discusses Flood Recovery Roadmap and First 100 Days of Governance

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 Cabinet Clears Sweeping Reforms: Dedicated Youth Department, Eight New Co-Districts, Strict Coaching Rules and Land for Premier Institutes

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