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  Congress made fun of Bodo agreement, but it brought peace, development: Amit Shah in Assam

  March 16, 2025 16:18 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 82 per cent of clauses of the Bodo accord have been implemented and the remaining will be done in the next two years.

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  Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of Lachit Barphukan police academy in Assam's Golaghat

  March 15, 2025 12:53 IST

  In the first phase of the police academy, a museum, parade ground, a five-story building housing smart classrooms, a weapon simulator, research labs and administrative offices, among others.

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  Assam: Woman critically injured after being assaulted on suspicion of witchcraft in Romai Tea Estate

  March 11, 2025 12:59 IST

  A 62-year-old Adivasi woman in Assam was critically injured after being assaulted by a mob on suspicion of witchcraft, highlighting the ongoing issue of witch hunting in the region.

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  Assam govt presents Rs 2.63 lakh crore budget for 2025-26: Key announcements and welfare measeures

  March 10, 2025 13:52 IST

  Assam's 2025-26 budget, presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, allocates Rs 2.63 lakh crore with key provisions for social welfare, including financial aid for tea workers, women's empowerment, and pension reforms.

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  Assam's Electronic City to be named after Ratan Tata: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | Video

  March 05, 2025 6:50 IST

  Assam: Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India.

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  Assam CM alleges Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received 'wedding gift' from cash-for-job scam accused

  March 04, 2025 9:26 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received a wedding gift from 'cash-for-job' scam accused Rakesh Kumar Paul, calling it a case of corruption.

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  Ex-Assam CM's daughter assaults driver | Here's what she said after video goes viral

  March 03, 2025 23:54 IST

  The viral video shows the daughter of former CM Prafulla Mahanta hitting the driver in the MLA hostel area in Dispur. She said that the driver used to hurl abuses and comment on her in a drunk condition.

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  From Assam to UK: CM Sarma cheers Binita Chhetry for dazzling Britain's Got Talent performance

  March 03, 2025 7:27 IST

  Eight-year-old Binita Chhetry from Assam wows judges on Britain’s Got Talent, earning praise from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and inspiring fans worldwide.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5 hits Assam’s Morigaon district

  February 27, 2025 10:27 IST

  According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 16 kilometre at around 2:25 am, hitting the Morigaon district of the northeastern state.

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  Work on road projects worth Rs 80,000 crore to soon commence in Assam: Nitin Gadkari

  February 26, 2025 17:52 IST

  Highlighting Assam’s potential in the bamboo-based new-age industry, Nitin Gadkari stressed its role in fuel manufacturing and other economic sectors.

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  Centre to spend Rs 4,800 crore for developing waterways in Assam in next five years, says Sonowal

  February 26, 2025 15:08 IST

  Sonowal said a centre of excellence in maritime education will also be established in the state, which will provide 5,000 skilled youth to the shipping industry annually.

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  PM Modi at Advantage Assam Investment Summit: ‘Northeast going to start new future from today’

  February 25, 2025 12:29 IST

  PM Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025, aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development in the state.

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  PM Modi at historic Jhumoir Binandini 2025: 'Who knows tea better than a chaiwala'

  February 25, 2025 6:15 IST

  A grand performance by 8,500 youths will begin at 5:30 pm on February 24, witnessed by PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, and 60 foreign ambassadors.

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  Assam: After chancellor, 5 teachers of USTM sent to judicial custody over malpractice in exams

  February 23, 2025 21:24 IST

  USTM chancellor, Mahbabul Haque, along with five teachers of a school in Pathakandi of the district, were sent to 14 days judicial custody after a late-night hearing.

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  Assam: USTM chancellor arrested, CM Himanta claims he promised high scores in CBSE exams

  February 22, 2025 23:55 IST

  University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) chancellor was arrested by a team of the Sribhumi district police. CM Himanta calls him a 'big fraud'.

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  Massive drug bust in Assam: Rs 14 crore worth of Narcotics seized, one arrested

  February 18, 2025 16:33 IST

  Assam Police seized Rs 14 crore worth of narcotics, including Yaba tablets and heroin, arresting a drug trafficker in a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade.

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  Assam Police files FIR against Pak national Ali Tauqeer allegedly linked to Gaurav Gogoi's wife

  February 17, 2025 16:55 IST

  The Assam Cabinet had earlier decided not to register any case against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi or his British spouse, despite the BJP's allegations of her links with ISI. However, the Cabinet instructed the Director General of Police (DGP) to file an FIR against Sheikh.

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  SIT likely to investigate Gaurav Gogoi's wife's 'links' with Pakistan: Assam CM Himanta

  February 15, 2025 23:24 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that there is "definite information" that Gaurav Gogoi's wife visited Pakistan even after her marriage.

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  Assam Police files FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, others over 'vulgar' discussion on YouTube show

  February 10, 2025 20:25 IST

  Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: The complaint has also been filed against Ranveer Allahabadia, Apoorva Makhija and comedian Samay Raina with the Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women's Commission for allegedly using abusive language on the show.

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  CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Mukesh and Anant Ambani ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0 summit

  February 09, 2025 16:15 IST

  Advantage Assam 2.0 is expected to be a significant platform for business expansion, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the chief guest on February 25. The event aims to position Assam as a key player in India’s green energy future and infrastructure growth.

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  Assam Police arrests key operative of Bangladeshi terror outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team in Kokrajhar

  February 04, 2025 11:42 IST

  The arrested accused, identified as Nasim Uddin SK, is a close aide of the prime accused Nur Islam Mandal. Mandalw was previously arrested for his involvement in extremist activities in the same case by STF.

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  Assam to denotify three Proposed Reserve Forests, grant land rights to 20,000 people

  February 01, 2025 8:55 IST

  As per the data shared by the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, Assam's forest cover has decreased by nearly 84 sq km between 2021 and 2023, with the total area under forest and tree cover in the state now at 30,415.01 sq km.

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  Is Centre bringing 125th Constitution Amendment during Budget Session? CM Himanta fuels speculations

  January 28, 2025 22:53 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was in Kokrajhar to mark the fifth anniversary of the Bodo Peace Accord, a tripartite agreement signed in 2020. The 125th CAB deals with amendments in the Sixth Schedule relating to the administration of tribal areas.

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  Assam CM hoists Tricolour in Dibrugarh, announces to make it second capital

  January 26, 2025 13:34 IST

  Republic Day 2025: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma unfurling national flag on Republic Day in Khanikar Parade Ground in Eastern Assam’s Dibrugarh. Usually, Republic Day celebrations are conducted in Guwahati.

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  Assam government to transform 252 state-run schools for over Rs 1,800 crore

  January 24, 2025 11:52 IST

  Assam government is developing new buildings for 252 state-run educational facilities at an expenditure of over Rs 1,800 crore.

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  Assam Assembly budget session from Feb 17, main budget for 2025-26 financial year on March 10

  January 23, 2025 13:17 IST

  Following a one-day break, the rest of the session will be held at the Assam Assembly complex from February 19. Finance Minister Ajanta Neog will present the state budget for 2025-26 financial year on March 10.

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  Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia elected unopposed as Assam BJP president

  January 17, 2025 14:17 IST

  Saikia, aged 51, has been a prominent figure within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its youth wing for several years and is currently serving his second term as a Member of Parliament after being first elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019

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  Assam shines globally, secures 4th spot on The New York Times' '52 places to go in 2025'

  January 14, 2025 11:35 IST

  Assam shines globally by securing the 4th spot on The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2025," highlighting its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and growing tourism appeal.