Assam: Nagaon contractor dies after alleged machete attack in alleged land dispute; probe underway
Jul 01, 2026A contractor was killed following an alleged attack linked to a land dispute at Patia Pathar under Dhing Police Station in Assam’s Nagaon district on Tuesday, July 1 evening, prompting protests and demands for strict action against those involved.
Army, Assam Police review security framework for Independence Day celebrations
Jul 01, 2026As part of the ongoing Military-Civil Fusion initiative, the Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps organised a Security Conference at Laipuli on Tuesday, July 1 in preparation for the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations.
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju to visit Assam's Dhemaji to assess flood situation
Jul 01, 2026Atul Bora attended a high-level meeting in Dhemaji before Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visit to review the flood situation. The visit will focus on damage assessment and the relief and rehabilitation work underway in affected areas.
Assam Police seize drugs worth nearly Rs 13 crore, arrest six in Sribhumi and Cachar
Jul 01, 2026Assam Police seized narcotics worth nearly Rs 13 crore in coordinated operations across Sribhumi and Cachar. The raids led to six arrests and formed part of the state's #AssamAgainstDrugs crackdown.
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary reviews Assam's Baksa development projects, stresses timely completion and quality execution
Jul 01, 2026Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary on July 1 chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Mushalpur to assess the progress of various development schemes and infrastructure projects being implemented across Baksa district.
Assam: Lakhipur Forest Division intensifies crackdown on illegal timber trade, conducts major seizure in raid
Jul 01, 2026Acting on directives issued by Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, the Lakhipur Forest Division has intensified enforcement measures against illegal timber trade and related activities across the region.
Assam conducts PoC trials for India’s Broadband Disaster Response System
Jul 01, 2026The three-day field trials of India’s Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) Proof of Concept (PoC) concluded successfully in Guwahati from June 29 to July 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to establish a secure, resilient, and interoperable broadband communication network for first responders and emergency services.
Kamrup court issues legal heir certificate to Garima Saikia Garg for Zubeen Garg's properties
Jul 01, 2026A Kamrup court has issued a legal heir certificate to Garima Saikia Garg for Zubeen Garg's properties. The order allows her to manage, transfer and complete the legal succession process for the assets.
Guwahati Airport says automated Assamese announcement system to go live in 10 days
Jul 01, 2026Guwahati airport said its automated Assamese announcement system will be operational within 10 days after complaints over language use. The move follows concerns about regional language access, passenger convenience and safety at Terminal 2.
Assam Minister Atul Bora inspects flood-hit Simen railway bridge in Dhemaji after Arunachal rains disrupt train services
Jul 01, 2026Atul Bora visited the flood-hit Simen River railway bridge in Dhemaji to review the damage. The inspection came as upstream rain in Arunachal Pradesh disrupted train services and raised connectivity concerns.
Assam to expand solar irrigation under PM-KUSUM to bridge irrigation gap: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 01, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam will expand solar-powered irrigation under PM-KUSUM to bridge the state's irrigation gap across more than 27 lakh hectares. The push is aimed at giving farmers year-round water access while reducing reliance on costly diesel pumps.
Assam floods continue to batter six districts; over 46,000 affected, 3,809 hectares of cropland under water
Jul 01, 2026The flood situation in Assam remained grim on July 1, with more than 46,000 people affected across six districts and over 3,809 hectares of agricultural land submerged, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Three Uttar Pradesh men arrested with fake currency worth Rs 10.9 lakh in Guwahati
Jul 01, 2026Police intercepted a vehicle at Six Mile in Guwahati and seized fake Indian currency worth Rs 10.9 lakh. Three men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested, and investigators are tracing the source and wider network.
Assam SEC begins electoral roll preparation for Mising Autonomous Council polls
Jul 01, 2026The Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) has initiated the process for preparing electoral rolls for the upcoming general elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC), with the final voter list scheduled to be published on August 17.
Lawyer's motorcycle stolen from Assam's Silchar court premises; non-functional CCTV cameras raise security concerns
Jul 01, 2026The theft of a lawyer's motorcycle from the Silchar court premises has raised serious concerns over security arrangements at the judicial complex, with members of the legal fraternity questioning the effectiveness of surveillance measures.
Forest department cracks down on illegal sawmills in Bongaigaon, mill dismantled
Jul 01, 2026Acting on the state government's directive to shut down all illegal sawmills within a week, the Forest Department has intensified its enforcement drive in Assam's Bongaigaon district.
Patient's death sparks negligence allegations against Nayabil Hospital in Assam's Silchar
Jul 01, 2026A patient's death at Nayabil Hospital in Borjalenga, Silchar, has triggered allegations of medical negligence, with the deceased's family claiming that a delay in providing oxygen support led to his death.
Two Bangladeshi nationals detained at Guwahati airport with forged Aadhaar cards
Jul 01, 2026CISF detained two Bangladeshi nationals at Guwahati airport before their Mumbai flight. Police are now probing the forged Aadhaar cards and possible wider links.
Assam Rifles, Cachar Police seize narcotics worth Rs 9.5 crore in Cachar; two women arrested
Jul 01, 2026Assam Rifles and Cachar Police seized Yaba tablets and heroin hidden in red chilli jars near Tollengram. The haul underlines sustained coordination among security agencies against smuggling networks in the Northeast.
Brahmaputra erosion ravages Assam's Goalpara village, farmers forced to harvest jute early
Jul 01, 2026Severe erosion by the Brahmaputra River has triggered a worsening situation in Satbhendi village under Jaleswar in Assam's Goalpara district, with vast stretches of agricultural land being washed away as river levels continue to rise. According to local residents, several bighas of standing jute crop are disappearing into the river every day.
Stolen tin sheets worth Rs 15 lakh recovered in Assam's Lakhipur; hardware trader among three arrested
Jul 01, 2026Cachar police recovered stolen tin sheets worth about Rs 15 lakh and arrested three more accused in the Lakhipur theft case. The recoveries and arrests have taken the total held to six, while the probe continues into others allegedly linked to the diversion and sale of the consignment.
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