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Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam, Centre over 'failure' to resolve Nagaland border dispute

Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam, Centre over 'failure' to resolve Nagaland border dispute

Jun 30, 2026

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on June 30 accused the Assam and Central governments of failing to resolve the decades-old border dispute with Nagaland, alleging that encroachment on Assam's territory continues unchecked.

Morigaon MLA Ramakanta Deuri sworn in as ex-officio member of Municipal Board

Jun 30, 2026

Morigaon MLA Ramakanta Deuri was on June 30 sworn in as an ex-officio member of the Morigaon Municipal Board at a ceremonial function held in the conference hall of the Morigaon District Commissioner's office.

Drug peddler arrested, psychotropic capsules seized from e-rickshaw in Assam's Dhubri

Drug peddler arrested, psychotropic capsules seized from e-rickshaw in Assam's Dhubri

Jun 30, 2026

Police in Dhubri intercepted an e-rickshaw and seized 132 psychotropic capsules on Monday evening. The arrest has widened an investigation into the source of the contraband and possible links.

Assam among top states in implementing new criminal laws, says Centre

Assam among top states in implementing new criminal laws, says Centre

Jun 30, 2026

Assam has emerged as one of the country's best-performing states in implementing the three new criminal laws that came into force two years ago, according to Union Home Ministry officials.

Assam flood situation remains grim; first death reported, nearly 47,000 people affected

Assam flood situation remains grim; first death reported, nearly 47,000 people affected

Jun 30, 2026

The flood situation in Assam remained critical on June 30, with the first flood-related death of the season reported and nearly 47,000 people affected across six districts as rising rivers continued to inundate villages, damage infrastructure and disrupt normal life.

Silchar restaurant-cum-spa sealed over alleged illegal activities

Silchar restaurant-cum-spa sealed over alleged illegal activities

Jun 30, 2026

The Cachar district administration on June 30 sealed the controversial Parijat Restaurant-cum-Spa, located along the Silchar-Haflong National Highway, following allegations of illegal activities at the establishment.

Scindia reviews flood situation across Northeast, assures full central support to affected states

Scindia reviews flood situation across Northeast, assures full central support to affected states

Jun 30, 2026

Union Minister for Communications and Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on June 30 reviewed the evolving flood situation across the Northeastern states following incessant rainfall and assured all possible assistance from the Centre for relief, rescue and restoration efforts.

Drug peddler held with 252 grams of suspected YABA tablets in Assam's Dhubri

Drug peddler held with 252 grams of suspected YABA tablets in Assam's Dhubri

Jun 30, 2026

In a major anti-narcotics operation, Dhubri Police on June 30 apprehended an alleged drug peddler and seized 252 grams of suspected YABA tablets during a raid carried out by the Bazar Town Outpost (TOP).

Assam Forest Department launches statewide operation to curb illegal timber trade

Assam Forest Department launches statewide operation to curb illegal timber trade

Jun 30, 2026

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has ordered a statewide drive to identify, seize and shut illegal sawmills. The crackdown widens scrutiny to timber documents, official accountability and public complaints over collusion.

Man critically injured while cutting tree in Assam’s Nagaon; family files complaint against timber trader

Man critically injured while cutting tree in Assam’s Nagaon; family files complaint against timber trader

Jun 30, 2026

A man was critically injured after he fell from a tree while allegedly working for a timber trader in Nagaon. His family has filed a police complaint alleging negligence, refusal to bear medical costs and threats.

No eviction in BTC, 93 families to be rehabilitated: Hagrama Mohilary

Jun 30, 2026

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on June 30 said no eviction drive would be carried out in the BTC region, assuring that 93 families allegedly occupying government land would instead be rehabilitated.

College student found dead under mysterious circumstances at Sivasagar homestay; youth detained

College student found dead under mysterious circumstances at Sivasagar homestay; youth detained

Jun 30, 2026

A 22-year-old college student was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Assam's Sivasagar district on June 30, prompting a police investigation into the incident.

LGBI Airport reunites passenger with Rs 10 lakh worth of foreign currency left behind

LGBI Airport reunites passenger with Rs 10 lakh worth of foreign currency left behind

Jun 30, 2026

Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati has returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth over Rs 10.14 lakh to its rightful owner after a coordinated effort involving the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the airport's Lost & Found team and Hyderabad airport authorities.

Assam Police seize suspected gold worth over Rs 54 crore in biggest haul, one arrested

Jun 30, 2026

In the largest gold seizure made by Assam Police to date, Guwahati Police recovered 37.064 kg of yellow metal suspected to be gold, valued at more than Rs 54 crore, during a raid in the Kharghuli area of the city. Authorities also seized 13 grams of silver nodules/flakes.

Assam: Villagers protest against GRS in Nagaon's Dhing over alleged corruption in PMAY, MGNREGA funds

Jun 30, 2026

A group of villagers staged a protest at the Sonaibera Batamari Gram Panchayat office under Dhing Development Block in Assam's Nagaon district on June 30, levelling corruption allegations against Gram Rozgar Sahayak (GRS) Abdul Mannan.

Plastic plates turn feast into nightmare in Assam's Nagaon; several fall ill after community meal

Jun 30, 2026

What was meant to be a solemn community feast in memory of a deceased family member turned into a distressing incident in Assam's Nagaon district after suspected toxic plastic plates spoiled the food and allegedly made several guests ill.

Assam ministers inspect flood-hit Gohpur, direct swift measures to curb erosion

Assam ministers inspect flood-hit Gohpur, direct swift measures to curb erosion

Jun 30, 2026

Assam ministers Susanta Borgohain and Keshab Mahanta inspected flood-hit areas along the Chakrang River in Gohpur on June 30. They asked officials to tighten flood control, step up anti-erosion work and deliver relief quickly.

Assam extends cashless dialysis treatment in empanelled private hospitals till September 30

Assam extends cashless dialysis treatment in empanelled private hospitals till September 30

Jun 30, 2026

Assam has extended cashless dialysis treatment for eligible patients at empanelled private hospitals till 30 September 2026 under PMJAY and MMJAY. The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted care, while dialysis services at government hospitals will continue without any change.

Former Raijor Dal vice-president Hari Prasad Saikia quits party

Former Raijor Dal vice-president Hari Prasad Saikia quits party

Jun 30, 2026

Hari Prasad Saikia has resigned from all organisational responsibilities and the primary membership of Raijor Dal, citing the need to reassess his future public and political engagement.

Assam: One dead after two-wheeler crash on Chandmari’s Maharaj Prithu Flyover

Assam: One dead after two-wheeler crash on Chandmari’s Maharaj Prithu Flyover

Jun 30, 2026

A man was killed in a late-night road accident on the Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Chandmari, Guwahati, on June 29 after a collision involving a motorcycle and a scooter, renewing concerns over road safety on the stretch during rainfall

Assam: Dhubri Medical College and Hospital secures NABH accreditation

Assam: Dhubri Medical College and Hospital secures NABH accreditation

Jun 30, 2026

Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), marking a significant development for public healthcare infrastructure in Lower Assam.