Assam
Congress Leader Randeep Singh Surjewala Skips Crime Branch Summons
Randeep Singh Surjewala missed a Crime Branch summons regarding a case involving Pawan Khera and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
James M • 23 May 2026
Bus Accident in Assam Leaves One Dead and Thirteen Injured
A bus traveling from Guwahati to Majuli crashed in Assam's Lakhimpur district late Friday night, resulting in one fatality and thirteen injuries.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Police Seize Rare Tokay Geckos in Major Smuggling Bust
Assam police arrested two men in Guwahati and rescued 26 protected Tokay geckos, estimated to be worth over Rs 3 crore, from an illegal smuggling operation.
James M • 23 May 2026
Authorities Seize Illegal Sand Truck in Sonapur
Sonapur officials seized a truck transporting illegal sand on May 23, marking a win in their ongoing crackdown against regional resource exploitation.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Launches Rs 861 Crore Infrastructure Project Under AMRUT 2.0
Assam has launched a Rs 861 crore infrastructure initiative under AMRUT 2.0 to upgrade water systems and urban services across 58 projects statewide.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Civil Service Officer Arrested Following Major Cash Seizure
Assam officials arrested ACS officer Lachit Kumar Das for bribery, discovering over 1.18 crore in cash and significant assets at his Guwahati residence.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Governor Announces New Counter-Radicalisation Initiative
Assam will launch a counter-radicalisation cell to shield youth from extremism while prioritizing land rights and the deportation of illegal immigrants.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Pushes for Urgent Repairs to Vital NH-37 Border Route
Assam's government is calling on the Centre to repair a key stretch of NH-37 that links Sribhumi to the Sutarkandi border to improve trade and local access.
James M • 23 May 2026
Former Assam MLA Ali Akbar Mian Arrested Over Threats Against Chief Minister
Assam police arrested former MLA Ali Akbar Mian for making provocative remarks and threats against the Chief Minister ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival.
James M • 23 May 2026
AASU activists protest rising costs of essential goods in Morigaon
Members of the All Assam Students' Union held a protest in Morigaon to demand government action against the rising costs of fuel and essential supplies.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Police Intercept Illegal Cattle Shipment in Dhubri
Assam police seized cattle in a river patrol raid near Dhubri as local authorities intensify efforts to stop illegal animal transport along the Brahmaputra.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Resident Detained for Impersonating Transgender Person
Police in Assam detained a man posing as a transgender person to collect money, sparking concerns from the community over harassment and reputation damage.
James M • 23 May 2026
GST Officials Uncover Suspected Tax Evasion Scheme in Assam
Assam GST authorities intercepted a truck carrying suspected illicit goods, revealing potential tax evasion and significant documentation discrepancies.
James M • 23 May 2026
State Oil Companies Guarantee Steady Fuel Supply in Assam
Public sector oil firms confirm steady fuel supplies across Assam despite a seasonal surge in demand and urge the public to avoid panic buying.
James M • 23 May 2026
Nagaon Municipal Board Bans Public Spitting to Improve Hygiene
Nagaon officials have banned public spitting to keep the town clean. Violators now face potential fines and legal action for creating unsightly red stains.
James M • 23 May 2026
Rare skin cancer case identified in Assam
Doctors in Assam's Hailakandi district have diagnosed a rare case of Basal Cell Carcinoma, a form of skin cancer that is extremely uncommon in India.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Strengthens Border Security Through Detect and Deport Initiative
Assam has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration, following the recent deportation of a Bangladeshi national by state police and border forces.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Eidgah Committee Requests Alternative Sacrifice for Eid-ul-Adha
An Assam community group is asking residents to avoid cow sacrifices during Eid-ul-Adha to foster local harmony and respect religious sentiments.
James M • 23 May 2026
Gauhati High Court Postpones Shyamkanu Mahanta Bail Hearing
The Gauhati High Court has delayed the bail hearing for Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg case, until May 25 to allow for government response.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam ACS Officer Arrested in Bribery Case Amid Massive Cash Seizures
An Assam civil servant was arrested for bribery, leading to police raids that uncovered over Rs 1.6 crore in cash and significant financial assets.
James M • 23 May 2026
