In Morikalong, Nagaon, a former caretaker attacked and stole from a retired government officer and his wife in Assam.

A retired education department employee, Harendra Nath Bora, and his wife, Dipti Bora, were brutally attacked and robbed inside their home in Morikalong, near Nagaon town. The assault was carried out by their former caretaker, Prabhat Hazarika, who fled the scene with cash and valuables. Both victims sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment in stable condition. Local residents expressed shock and outrage, portraying the couple as humble and respected members of the community. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and launched a manhunt to arrest the accused while investigations continue into the violent robbery

Explosives found in Udalguri; former ULFA (I) cadre detained in Guwahati, Assam

In a significant operation, Udalguri Police apprehended former ULFA (I) militant Bijay Asom alias Papu Koch from Sonapur near Guwahati on November 3, 2025. The arrest resulted in the recovery of explosives and ammunition, highlighting a major success in the district’s anti-insurgency efforts. The initial investigation began after Tangla Police registered a case on inputs regarding a plan to form a new militant group called the ‘Revolutionary Front of Greater Assam.’

Earlier arrests related to this case included Rajiv Deka, from whose house a grenade was recovered, and three others detained for alleged involvement. SSP Padmanabh Baruah stated that Bijay Asom, who joined ULFA (I) in 2012 and was trained abroad, was linked to a 2019 grenade blast near Guwahati’s City Center Mall, investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Following his confession, a search in the Dimachanga forest area led to the recovery of two live grenades, 55 rounds of ammunition, and a detonator.

Police officials affirmed that surveillance and drives to seize illegal arms will be intensified in Udalguri to dismantle militant networks and prevent future threats.​

Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University’s foundation stone will be laid by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Assam.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lay the foundation stone for Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University at Gohpur, Assam, on November 8, 2025. This university is India’s first Technology-based Vocational Education and Training (T-VET) institution, with a project cost of Rs 415 crore aimed at creating a skilled, future-ready generation in advanced fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Drone Technology, and Quantum Computing.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off 270 vehicles carrying soil (“Amrit Kalash”) collected from every village and municipal ward across Assam during the Amrit Kalash Yatra as part of the Bhumi Pujan ceremony. The university will be built over 731 bighas of land at Bholaguri Tea Estate and is described as one of Assam’s most ambitious projects, exceeding even Tezpur University’s land area.

The university is set to offer courses in emerging disciplines including AI, Machine Learning, and Blockchain. Plans are underway for academic collaborations with reputed international institutions. Professor Parameswar Iyer of IIT Guwahati has been appointed mentor to oversee its academic and institutional framework. Financial and rehabilitation provisions have been made for workers at Bholaguri Tea Estate. This initiative is part of Assam’s broader push towards modern, skill-driven education and economic growth.​

19 Bangladeshi citizens were repelled: Himanta Biswa Sharma, the chief minister of Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday that 19 Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended and repatriated from Sribhumi and Cachar districts in a pre-dawn operation, “Mission ‘Return Ticket’.” According to Sarma, the operation was carried out at 2:15 AM, with 14 detained from Sribhumi and 5 from Cachar, and they were escorted back home via Mahishasan Border Outpost by Assam Police and the BSF. The Chief Minister praised the swift identification and deportation of every illegal immigrant in the two districts. Assam shares a 267.5-km international border with Bangladesh through Sribhumi, Cachar, Dhubri, and South Salmara-Mankachar, and houses an Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Sutarkandi—one of three ICPs along the India-Bangladesh border in the Northeast. The Assam Police, coordinating with the BSF, reiterated its commitment to preventing illegal entries amid political unrest in Bangladesh, clarifying that Indian passport holders could return through designated entry points.

When it comes to using the special central fund, Assam leads India: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that Assam has recorded the highest utilisation of the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) fund. Speaking at the inauguration of the Brahmaputra Riverfront project in Guwahati, she praised the state government for effectively using the 50-year, interest-free central loans to build hospitals, roads, and infrastructure. “Assam tops the list,” she said, crediting the state for creating assets while protecting livelihoods.

Sitharaman inaugurated two major projects — the Gateway of Guwahati, including a terminal and jetty worth ₹305 crore, and the ₹327-crore Brahmaputra Riverfront project at Sati Radhika Udyan. She highlighted that urban growth in Assam balanced development with the livelihoods of local fishers, calling it “an example of good governance.”

During her two-day visit, the Finance Minister inspected the ₹27,000-crore Tata Electronics semiconductor project at Jagiroad and will lay the foundation stone of the ₹400-crore Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University in Gohpur.

Tezpur University VC faces new accusations about the hiring of a faculty member in Hindi.

Fresh allegations of corruption have surfaced against Tezpur University Vice Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, who is accused of irregularities in the recruitment of Dr. Goma Devi Sharma as Assistant Professor in the Hindi Department. Despite Dr. Sharma initially being excluded from the shortlist due to lack of required qualifications and questionable experience certificates, Singh allegedly pressured the screening committee to include and favor her. He reportedly intimidated departmental staff, replaced experts on the interview panel with his own nominees, and ensured her appointment despite other qualified candidates. Post-appointment, Dr. Sharma was granted preferential treatment, including hostel wardenship and university housing, bypassing senior faculty. Faculty members aware of the irregularities have faced harassment and blocked promotions. These allegations have fueled ongoing protests demanding the Vice Chancellor’s removal amid broader accusations of corruption and administrative misconduct at the university.

In Tinsukia, Assam, a girl was gang raped as she was leaving school.

Police in Assam’s Tinsukia district are investigating a reported gang rape of a class 7 student, attacked Monday afternoon while returning home from school in the Bordubi police station area. The girl’s statement indicated that three men assaulted and abandoned her by the roadside. Swift police response led to her being hospitalized at Tinsukia Medical College, where medical professionals are monitoring her condition. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the accused while widespread public outrage and demands for prompt justice continue across the region.

Two people are detained after 309.78 kg of cannabis worth Rs 3 crore is seized in Assam.

In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Police seized around 310 kilograms of cannabis worth approximately Rs 3 crore in Mazbat, Udalguri district. Two individuals were arrested following the intelligence-based action. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma lauded the police for the seizure, reaffirming his government’s zero-tolerance approach toward drug trafficking under the #AssamAgainstDrugs campaign.

In Guwahati, Assam police bust a dacoity group and confiscate Rs 98,000 in counterfeit currency.

“The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) team from Basistha Police Station, Assam, has made a significant breakthrough by busting a gang involved in circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and plotting a dacoity in Guwahati. Acting on credible intelligence, the team conducted a late-night operation in Koinadhara, Khanapara, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the seizure of fake currency worth Rs 98,500, along with weapons, mobile phones, bamboo sticks, and vehicles. The police intercepted two vehicles during the raid and recovered incriminating materials following proper legal procedures. The arrested individuals are from various districts, including Laluk, Bihpuria, Tezpur, Rupohi, and Kochua.

The Police Commissionerate confirmed that the gang was preparing to commit a dacoity when caught, marking a major success in Assam Police’s crackdown on organized crime and counterfeit currency networks. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and DGP Assam Police praised the swift, coordinated police action. Investigations continue to trace the source of the fake currency and uncover links to larger criminal networks.”​

TAYPA renews its call for ST recognition and independent governance at a large torch march in Moran in Assam.

Thousands of Tai Ahom community members staged a massive torch rally in Moran town, Dibrugarh district, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for their community. The rally, organized by influential Tai Ahom groups including the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad Assam (TAYPA) and the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU), saw protesters marching with burning torches and chanting slogans like “No ST, No Rest.” The demonstration highlighted growing frustration over the ruling BJP government’s failure to fulfill a promise made over a decade ago during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections to grant ST status to the Tai Ahoms and other communities.

TAYPA president Diganta Tamuly warned the government ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections that if the demand for ST status remained unmet, the Tai Ahom community would boycott the BJP and that the party would face severe political backlash. The Tai Ahoms, descendants of the historic Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for six centuries, have significant electoral influence in upper Assam districts. Despite repeated assurances over the years, the community, along with five other groups, continue to be excluded from the Scheduled Tribe list, fueling political tensions and protests like the Moran torch rally.