Assam

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable properties worth ₹53.28 crore in a money laundering case against a retired Assam-based IPS officer and his family members. The ED initiated the probe based on a FIR registered by the Assam police's Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Branch.

Assam police arrest 2 ULFA-I cadres, seize arms and ammunition, and foil a mass casualty terror attack in Tinsukia district. The attack was planned to create an atmosphere of fear in the region.

Security forces in Assam have foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of two alleged cadres of the ULFA(I) in Tinsukia district. The arrested men were tasked to carry out indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Tinsukia town.

A man has been arrested in Assam for allegedly stealing lakhs of rupees from Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee's bank account. The accused, identified as Mokuleshar Reza, was arrested by the Cyber Crime division of Kolkata Police.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a record footfall of over 8 lakh devotees at Kamakhya Temple during Ambubachi Mahayog, reflecting the state's spiritual heritage and Sanatan tradition.

Air India Express is set to launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in August, marking the first direct air connectivity between Northeast India and West Asia. The move is expected to strengthen trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties between the region and the Gulf.

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika calls for a strategic shift from traditional paddy cultivation to high-value horticulture to increase rural incomes. He emphasizes the need to expand irrigation coverage and achieve self-sufficiency in various agricultural products.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals that 17.6% of households with rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana pay zero electricity bills, highlighting the scheme's impact on the state's renewable energy transition.

Northeast Frontier Railway achieves milestone in railway electrification programme, paving way for electric train operations in Dima Hasao hills. The project is expected to improve operational efficiency and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota met with British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming to discuss a strategic roadmap for boosting cooperation between Assam and the UK, particularly in light of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.

Tension grips Namtola Tea Estate in Assam's Charaideo district after a tea garden worker's death sparks protests by fellow labourers, demanding a thorough investigation.

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota and British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming discuss strengthening Assam-UK cooperation, covering investment, export growth, and technology integration.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights the state government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical education, aiming to improve access to quality healthcare and create a healthier future for the people of the state.

Members of the All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union and the Gorkha Mahila Parishad staged a protest in Assam’s Duliajan town, demanding justice for 18-year-old Aman Sonar, who died at the Naoholia De-addiction-cum-Rehabilitation Centre on June 18.

Assam CID submits video footage related to Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore to Fast Track Court, a significant development in the ongoing trial. The footage is expected to form a crucial part of the prosecution's evidence.

Hundreds of dialysis patients protest Assam government's decision to discontinue cashless dialysis services at private hospitals, citing inadequate infrastructure in government hospitals.

The European Union has lifted its negative travel advisory for Assam, except for three districts under AFSPA, in a move expected to boost tourism and business ties. The US and Canada are yet to lift their restrictions.

Shyamkanu Mahanta, accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail after his plea was rejected by Gauhati High Court. The apex court has listed the matter for hearing on Tuesday.

The European Union has lifted its negative travel advisory for Assam, except for three districts under AFSPA. This move is expected to boost tourism and business ties between the EU and Assam.

Five Assam down town University academicians recognised in 2025 SciRank Global Registry for research impact. The recognition reflects their contributions to scientific research and scholarly publications.