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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses a press conference in Guwahati after a Cabinet meeting. (File photo)

Assam allows Moran community in Arunachal to register for jobs

January 28, 2026, 03:07 PM - 2 min read

The Assam Cabinet has allowed Moran community members residing in Arunachal Pradesh to register with employment exchanges in Tinsukia district.

Kokrajhar mob attack leaves one dead, four injured

January 20, 2026, 06:53 PM - 2 min read

One of the injured, identified as Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit, also known as Raja, later succumbed to his injuries. He was the son-in-law of contractor Moranda Basumatary, police said.

Rescue and forest teams at the site of the Rajdhani Express collision in Assam, examining damage to the train and the tragic loss of seven wild elephants.

NGT takes up Rajdhani accident that killed seven elephants

January 14, 2026, 04:45 PM - 3 min read

The NGT has sought responses from CPCB, Assam govt after seven elephants were killed in a train collision, highlighting wildlife safety concerns on Northeast rail lines.

Army conducts flag march in Assam’s violence-hit Karbi Anglong

December 24, 2025, 09:15 PM - 3 min read

Army conducts flag march in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong after two killed, 70 injured in violent clashes over tribal land disputes.

After verifying the identities of the accused virtually, the court fixed January 3, 2026, as the next date of hearing.

Trial of seven accused starts in Zubeen Garg death case

December 22, 2025, 09:18 PM - 3 min read

The trial in the death of singer Zubeen Garg began on Monday as all seven accused appeared virtually before a Guwahati sessions court, which fixed January 3, 2026, for considering the framing of charges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a public meeting at Mangaldoi in Assam’s Darrang district on September 14, 2025.

PM in Assam tomorrow with packed two-day programme

December 19, 2025, 03:05 PM - 4 min read

Assam gears up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit from Saturday, featuring major inaugurations, public meetings and a fertiliser plant foundation ceremony.

Singapore police rule out foul play so far in Zubeen Garg death

December 19, 2025, 02:45 PM - 3 min read

Singapore police say no foul play is suspected so far in the death of singer Zubeen Garg, with a coroner’s inquiry scheduled in early 2026 to determine the cause.

Kumartuli artists create Zubeen Garg idols for Assam

December 8, 2025, 05:19 PM - 3 min read

More than 70 fibre idols have been commissioned, with nearly 10 scheduled to be dispatched to Assam within days.

Interim report on ST status for 6 Assam communities tabled

November 29, 2025, 10:51 PM - 2 min read

Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday accused the West Bengal administration of manipulating electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, alleging direct intervention by senior officials to retain ineligible names. He welcomed the EC’s decision to appoint observers but said the process required swifter action.

Tribal bodies protest Assam govt's ST extension for 6 communities

November 28, 2025, 04:51 PM - 3 min read

Hundreds of students and tribal activists protested in Kokrajhar against the Assam Cabinet’s decision to grant ST status to six additional communities. The ABSU and allied groups warned that the move threatens the rights and opportunities of existing tribal populations.

Students stand in front of a “floating school” in Assam. (Photo: Utpal Parashar)

Nearly 1,400 Assam schools lack basics, 28,000 posts vacant

November 27, 2025, 03:20 PM - 3 min read

Assam told its assembly that nearly 1,400 schools in char and rural areas lack drinking water or toilets, while close to 28,000 teaching posts remain vacant despite ongoing recruitment.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma waves to supporters during a public gathering. (File photo)

With 76% score, Assam tops in implementing new criminal laws

November 23, 2025, 06:38 PM - 3 min read

Assam has topped the national ranking for implementing India’s new criminal laws, scoring nearly 76 per cent against the national average of 44 per cent. Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta said the state has fully adopted the new legal framework, supported by improved technology use and stronger conviction rates.