Two drug peddlers arrested in Guwahati's Panbazar; heroin, cash seized during railway parking raid
Jun 20, 2026A joint Crime Branch and Panbazar police team raided the railway parking area and arrested two alleged drug peddlers. The seizure of suspected heroin, cash and phones has led to an NDPS case as the anti-narcotics drive continues.
Assam’s first underground irrigation project takes shape in Boko; minister Piyush Hazarika reviews progress
Jun 20, 2026Assam Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Piyush Hazarika on June 20 visited Boko Rajapara to inspect the ongoing Singua Water Supply Pilot Project, a pioneering irrigation initiative aimed at transforming agricultural productivity in the region.
Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlights Assam’s financial reforms at Northeast EAP Workshop in Shillong
Jun 20, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah attended the Financial Management and Accountability session at the Northeast EAP Workshop in Shillong, where Assam's ASPIRe and proposed AGSDP initiatives were presented as best practices. He said the recognition reflects Assam's push for stronger governance, transparency and efficient project delivery.
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates All Assam Chutia Students Union office and hostel at Sadhani Bhawan in Guwahati
Jun 20, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the All Assam Chutia Students Union office and hostel at Sadhani Bhawan in Guwahati. The facility is meant to support students and community members visiting the state capital.
Forgotten in his final years: 98-year-old comrade of Bishnu Rabha awaits government support
Jun 20, 2026As Assam observed Bishnu Rabha Divas with pride and reverence on Friday, commemorating the life and ideals of cultural icon and revolutionary leader Bishnu Prasad Rabha, a poignant reality emerged from Moran in Dibrugarh district.
Assam budget session from July 6; state budget to be tabled on July 10
Jun 20, 2026The Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly will be held from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 scheduled to be presented on July 10.
Brahmaputra Board launches Basistha Riverfront Development Project to restore polluted river stretch
Jun 20, 2026The Brahmaputra Board has launched a riverfront development project along a waste-hit stretch of the Basistha river in Guwahati. Officials said the 370-metre initiative aims to improve sanitation, biodiversity and public access while serving as a future model.
Assam: Morigaon police achieve major breakthrough, recover stolen items from schools
Jun 20, 2026In a major success against theft-related crimes, Morigaon Police recovered a large quantity of stolen items during a series of operations conducted across different parts of the district from daytime until late night on Friday, June 19.
Himanta extends birthday wishes to President Murmu, praises her resilience and commitment to public service
Jun 20, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wished President Droupadi Murmu on her 68th birthday and praised her public service. He said her life journey reflects resilience, democracy and inclusivity, while inspiring the nation.
Himanta calls ‘Paschimbanga Divas’ a defining moment in India’s history
Jun 20, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 20, extended greetings to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of ‘Paschimbanga Divas’, describing the day as a defining moment in India’s history that ensured a part of Bengal remained within the Indian Union during Partition.
Man killed after being hit by Guwahati–Silghat passenger train in Assam's Nagaon
Jun 20, 2026A man was killed after being hit by a passenger train on the Guwahati–Silghat route at Baghbarali in Samaguri area of Assam's Nagaon district on June 20.
Over 18.6 lakh Assam farmer families to receive Rs 372.01 crore under PM-Kisan's 23rd instalment
Jun 20, 2026Assam will transfer Rs 372.01 crore to more than 18.60 lakh farmer families under the 23rd PM-Kisan instalment. The payment extends the Centre's income support scheme for small and marginal farmers through direct bank transfers.
Child labour awareness drive conducted across Assam's Margherita; several rescued
Jun 20, 2026A large-scale awareness campaign against child labour was conducted across various locations in Margherita Co-District on Friday as part of the month-long "Action Month Against Child Labour" being observed throughout June by the Tinsukia District Labour Welfare Department.
13 suspected Bangladeshi nationals detained during verification drive in Guwahati
Jun 20, 2026Guwahati Police on Friday, June 19 detained 13 individuals suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals during a verification drive conducted in the city.
Assam sets July 31 deadline for key Barak Valley road project, orders repair of damaged stretches
Jun 19, 2026The Assam government has directed road construction agencies to expedite ongoing highway projects and undertake immediate repairs of damaged stretches across Barak Valley and Dima Hasao following a high-level review of infrastructure works in the region.
Assam: Man held with 308 grams of cannabis in Moran police raid
Jun 19, 2026Police seized 308 grams of cannabis and apprehended an alleged drug peddler during a late-night raid at No. 2 Dikhari village under Moran Police Station in Assam's Dibrugarh district.
Assam to showcase heritage through 4-km cultural corridor from LGBI Airport to Dharapur
Jun 19, 2026Assam is set to showcase its rich cultural heritage through a four-kilometre cultural corridor connecting Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI Airport) and Dharapur as the state prepares to welcome international delegates for upcoming global events.
Assam University result row escalates: Haflong student bodies demand accountability
Jun 19, 2026Several student organisations of Haflong Government College have announced that they will soon convene a press conference to highlight alleged discrepancies and errors in the recently declared odd-semester examination results of Assam University.
Assam: Boko police bust cyber fraud, online betting racket; Rs 3.5 lakh cash seized, four arrested
Jun 19, 2026In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, Boko Police have dismantled a suspected cyber fraud and illegal online betting network operating in the Sontoli area, arresting four individuals and seizing cash, digital devices and banking documents during a coordinated raid.
Assam seeks enhanced access to externally aided projects: Himanta
Jun 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, June 19, urged the Centre to allow northeastern states greater access to funds through Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), citing the region's track record in implementing development projects.
Mass Upanayana Festival held in Dhubri, promotes vedic traditions among youth
Jun 19, 2026The Sanatan Samaj Dhubri on June 19 organized the "Mass Upanayana Festival–2026" at the historic Kalibari premises in Dhubri, bringing together members of the community in an effort to promote Sanatan values, Vedic traditions and cultural heritage among the younger generation.
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