3 more bodies recovered from Assam’s flooded coal mine; rescue continues amid challenges
Jan 11, 2025, at 08:59 pm
Guwahati: The bodies of three workers trapped inside a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district were recovered today, bringing the total number of bodies found to four.
8 labourers still trapped in Assam's flooded mine even after 3 days of rescue ops
Jan 10, 2025, at 12:35 am
Dima Hasao/IBNS: Several teams from various central and state organisations and all three arms of the Indian Armed Forces - the Army, Navy and Air Force - have been carrying out an operation to rescue the labourers trapped in a flooded mine in Assam since Monday.
One body recovered from Assam coal mine inundated with water, 8 others still trapped
Jan 08, 2025, at 01:27 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: One lifeless body has been recovered from the coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao two days after it was flooded with water, media reports said.
Assam: STF arrest key member of banned Bangladesh-based terror outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team
Dec 31, 2024, at 04:51 pm
The Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a key member of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) from the state's Kokrajhar region, media reports said.
Supreme Court upholds granting citizenship to Bangladeshi refugees in Assam before 1971
Oct 17, 2024, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the validity of a key citizenship rule that granted citizenship to Bangladeshi refugees who came to India between 1966 to 1971, media reports said.
Aadhaar cards to be issued only for NRC applicants: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sets condition
Sep 08, 2024, at 04:37 am
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the state government would not issue Aadhaar cards to individuals who did not apply for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in 2014, media reports said.
Assam govt passes bill making registration mandatory for Muslim marriage and divorce
Aug 30, 2024, at 07:49 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has passed a bill making registration mandatory for Muslim marriage and divorce in the state, media reports said.
'How dare you threaten Assam?' Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Mamata Banerjee on her 'burn' remark
Aug 29, 2024, at 03:11 am
Guwahati/Kolkata/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday lambasted his Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee after she mentioned the neighbouring state as she compared the protests in Kolkata to the Bangladesh crisis.
Assam minor girl rape: Accused dies in pond escapaing from police custody at crime scene
Aug 24, 2024, at 07:12 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In a bizarre scenario, the accused in the case pertaining to the rape of a minor girl, died by jumping into pond after escaping from police custody, media reports said.
Assam Police recovers 'IED-like' material after terror group’s bomb threat
Aug 16, 2024, at 02:42 am
Guwahati: The Assam Police conducted extensive searches throughout the state on Independence Day, following claims by the banned militant group ULFA(I) that they had planted explosives in 19 locations.
Jul 18, 2024, at 09:53 pm
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern on Wednesday over the changing demographics in the state, particularly highlighting the significant increase in the Muslim population.
Class 11 student stabs teacher to death in Assam school after being scolded for poor performance
Jul 07, 2024, at 06:58 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: A Class 11 student allegedly stabbed his teacher to death in the classroom at a school in Assam's Sivasagar district on Saturday, media reports said.
May 16, 2024, at 03:17 am
The Election Commission (EC) has accepted the nomination form of jailed radical preacher and 'Waris Punjab De' Chief Amritpal Singh to contest the Lok Sabha Election 2024 as an independent candidate from the Khadoor Sahib seat.
Former Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal declares assets worth Rs 4.75 cr
Mar 30, 2024, at 08:29 pm
Sarbananda Sonowal, the BJP's most high-profile candidate in Assam, has total movable and immovable assets worth Rs 4,75,85,258.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to address 30 public meetings for first phase of polling
Mar 30, 2024, at 12:07 am
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend 30 public meetings in 15 days beginning from April 1 to 15 for the first phase of polling in the state.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal files nomination for first phase of Lok Sabha polls
Mar 26, 2024, at 11:00 pm
BJP leader and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Opposition Congress Candidate Gaurav Gogoi, filed their nominations on Tuesday for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Assam.
IIT Guwahati student detained after he pledges 'allegiance to ISIS' in LinkedIn post
Mar 24, 2024, at 05:39 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The police detained an IIT-Guwahati student after he allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS in Assam's Hajo in a LinkedIn post on Saturday.
Police arrest two drug peddlers from Assam's Cachar
Mar 22, 2024, at 02:30 pm
Police arrested two drug peddlers along with drugs in Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night, officials said.
ISIS India head, his key associate arrested in a major op in Assam's Dhubri
Mar 21, 2024, at 06:12 am
Guwahati/IBNS: In a major breakthrough, Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) Wednesday arrested the ISIS India chief, Haris Farooqi, and one of his associates, who are on the National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s most wanted list, media reports said.
PM Modi lays foundation stone for 3 semiconductor projects worth about Rs 1.25L cr
Mar 13, 2024, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for three semiconductor projects worth about 1.25 lakh crore rupees through video conferencing on Wednesday.
50 MW Solar Project of SJVN to come up in Assam's Sontipur
Mar 11, 2024, at 11:06 pm
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday performed 'Bhumi Pujan' ceremony of 50 MW Solar Project being developed in Sonitpur, Assam by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN.
PM Modi visits Kaziranga National Park in Assam, undertakes elephant and jeep safari
Mar 09, 2024, at 05:40 pm
Dispur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent Saturday morning taking an elephant and a jeep safari at Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, amid his packed administrative and political schedule.
Assam CM dedicates State Cancer Institute in Guwahati
Mar 02, 2024, at 11:12 pm
Taking advanced and accountable healthcare facilities to a greater height, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday dedicated State Cancer Institute, Guwahati to the service of the people.
Assam Police bust godown used to stock narcotics, contraband
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:37 am
Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), busted a godown used for stocking narcotics along with other incriminating items at Homeguard Veng, Moreh (Manipur).
Assam cabinet repeals Muslim marriages and divorce registration Act
Feb 24, 2024, at 04:52 pm
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam cabinet on Friday decided to repeal an 89-year-old legislation involving the registration of marriages and divorces by Muslims residing in the state.
Spy camera, smartphone, pen drives found in separatist Amritpal Singh's cell in Assam jail
Feb 18, 2024, at 04:17 am
Guwahati: A major security lapse occurred at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, where separatist and leader of "Waris Punjab De," Amritpal Singh, along with nine aides, is currently locked up.
Rahul Gandhi challenges Assam CM, says not afraid of police case
Jan 25, 2024, at 01:08 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday challenged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, asserting that he is not afraid of any police case registered against him.
Assam CM directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for 'provoking crowds'
Jan 24, 2024, at 06:22 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Tuesday instructed the DG of Assam Police to register a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "unruly behaviour" and attempt to "provoke the crowd" during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Guwahati.
Rahul Gandhi fumes as BJP govt stops his rally in Assam
Jan 23, 2024, at 07:05 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday fumed as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Assam government stopped his rally upon entering Guwahati, media reports said.
'Let us not talk of Ravan today': Himanta Biswa Sarma on being asked about Rahul Gandhi
Jan 23, 2024, at 02:49 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Monday referred to Rahul Gandhi as 'Ravan' when he was asked why the Congress leader was not allowed to enter a temple in his state.