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Body of an unidentified man found in Lakhimpur, investigation underway

Body of an unidentified man found in Lakhimpur, investigation underway

Aug 24, 2026

An unidentified body was recovered in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on Monday, August 24 with authorities yet to establish the identity of the deceased or determine the exact cause of death.

Assam: Cannabis worth over Rs 2 crore seized from truck at Srirampur check gate

Assam: Cannabis worth over Rs 2 crore seized from truck at Srirampur check gate

Aug 24, 2026

Security personnel seized approximately 2,030 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth more than Rs 2 crore, from a truck at the Srirampur check gate in Assam’s Kokrajhar district along the Assam-West Bengal border, according to a report. 

ED attaches assets worth Rs 3.50 crore in NFR bribery case involving former railway officer

ED attaches assets worth Rs 3.50 crore in NFR bribery case involving former railway officer

Aug 24, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth around Rs 3.50 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation arising from a bribery case involving late Ranjit Kumar Borah, former Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) in Guwahati’s Maligaon.

Assam: Batadrava faces recurring waterlogging as locals blame wetland encroachment

Aug 24, 2026

Batadrava, the birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, is facing recurring waterlogging and artificial flooding, with local residents alleging that encroachments on government-owned wetlands and water bodies have obstructed natural drainage channels in the area.

Dikhow River mining, Nagaland coal extraction worsened Upper Assam floods: ABSU

Aug 24, 2026

Unregulated mining activities along the banks of the Dikhow River and ongoing coal mining in the hills of Nagaland contributed to the large-scale flooding and devastation witnessed in Upper Assam’s Sivasagar district, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) has alleged.

ATASU suspends August 25 ONGC shutdown after talks, cites assurances on Assam demands

ATASU suspends August 25 ONGC shutdown after talks, cites assurances on Assam demands

Aug 24, 2026

The All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) on Sunday, August 23 decided to suspend its proposed statewide shutdown of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on August 25 following discussions with the public sector oil and gas company, the organisation said on Sunday.

Assam: Businessman shot at in Damra, police launch probe as family dispute under scanner

Assam: Businessman shot at in Damra, police launch probe as family dispute under scanner

Aug 23, 2026

A scrap-material trader was shot and seriously injured in Damra on Sunday. Police are probing whether a long-running family dispute was linked to the attack.

Assam: GST authorities conduct searches at five Sribhumi businesses over alleged rubber trade tax evasion

Assam: GST authorities conduct searches at five Sribhumi businesses over alleged rubber trade tax evasion

Aug 23, 2026

GST authorities on Sunday, August 23 conducted enforcement operations at five business establishments in Assam’s Sribhumi district as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion in the rubber trade.

Sarbananda Sonowal highlights Assam’s Sankardeva legacy, urges youth to protect nature and culture

Sarbananda Sonowal highlights Assam’s Sankardeva legacy, urges youth to protect nature and culture

Aug 23, 2026

At the Delhi Kala Festival, Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted Sankardeva’s legacy and urged youth to protect nature and culture. He said art, devotion and environmental responsibility are vital to carrying India’s civilisational heritage forward.

Stranded in Meghalaya, around 10 Rupohihat youths return to Assam

Stranded in Meghalaya, around 10 Rupohihat youths return to Assam

Aug 23, 2026

Around ten youths from Rupohihat in Nagaon district, along with their families, who had been stranded in Meghalaya amid the prevailing tension in the neighbouring state, have returned to Assam, while several others from the area are still awaiting assistance to come back.

Assam: Jagiroad police bust suspected cattle smuggling operation, 40 cattle seized

Assam: Jagiroad police bust suspected cattle smuggling operation, 40 cattle seized

Aug 23, 2026

Jagiroad Police in Assam launched an operation against the alleged illegal transportation of cattle, rescuing around 40 cattle and seizing three vehicles reportedly used to transport them.

Jayanta Malla Baruah reviews BJP preparations for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election at Assam's Raha

Jayanta Malla Baruah reviews BJP preparations for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election at Assam's Raha

Aug 23, 2026

Jayanta Malla Baruah joined a BJP organisational meeting in Raha to review preparations for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. The discussion underlined the party's focus on grassroots mobilisation as the vacant seat heads for a keen contest.

Assam-Meghalaya tourist, commercial vehicles to ply normally till September 10

Assam-Meghalaya tourist, commercial vehicles to ply normally till September 10

Aug 23, 2026

Tourist and commercial vehicles from Assam and Meghalaya will continue to operate normally between the two states until September 10, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Sunday, August 23 after holding discussions with tourist taxi associations

Assam's Nagaon Police arrest two alleged drug peddlers, seize 66 grams of heroin

Assam's Nagaon Police arrest two alleged drug peddlers, seize 66 grams of heroin

Aug 23, 2026

Nagaon Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers in Bhakatgaon and seized 66 grams of heroin from a Swift car. The case has now widened into a probe into the source of the contraband and possible network links.

Assam: Book on Srimanta Sankardeva’s birthplace ‘Bordowa’ released at Batadrava Than

Assam: Book on Srimanta Sankardeva’s birthplace ‘Bordowa’ released at Batadrava Than

Aug 23, 2026

A book on Bordowa, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva, was released at Batadrava Than. Speakers said the publication adds to efforts to document the site's cultural significance.

Assam: Dhubri police bust illegal pharmaceutical narcotics network, two arrested

Assam: Dhubri police bust illegal pharmaceutical narcotics network, two arrested

Aug 23, 2026

The District Crime Unit (DCU), in coordination with personnel of Dhubri Sadar Police Station, has busted an alleged illegal pharmaceutical narcotics network in Dhubri and arrested two persons in connection with the seizure of a large quantity of pharmaceutical drugs and illicit cough syrup.

Assam closely monitoring Meghalaya situation, minister Atul Bora says situation may take days to normalise

Assam closely monitoring Meghalaya situation, minister Atul Bora says situation may take days to normalise

Aug 23, 2026

Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Sunday, August 23 said the state government was closely monitoring the situation in neighbouring Meghalaya following recent incidents of violence and called for dialogue among all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the inter-state concerns.

AssamSAT moves closer to implementation as partner selection enters final stage: Himanta Biswa Sarma

AssamSAT moves closer to implementation as partner selection enters final stage: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Aug 23, 2026

AssamSAT has entered the final stage of implementation as Assam evaluates partner bids. The project is expected to bring Earth observation data into governance and development planning.

Assam: Giant Bengal Monitor lizard rescued from house in Cachar, second such rescue in 23 days

Assam: Giant Bengal Monitor lizard rescued from house in Cachar, second such rescue in 23 days

Aug 23, 2026

A giant Bengal monitor lizard was rescued from beneath a bed inside a house at Siddheshwar Part-II village in Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, August 23 morning, causing a stir among local residents.

Minor's complaint allegedly rejected by Samaguri Police over 'love trap' case in Assam's Nagaon

Aug 23, 2026

The Samaguri Police in Assam's Nagaon district have come under scrutiny following allegations that a complaint from the mother of a minor girl was not accepted in connection with an alleged case involving a young man.

Truck carrying 32 cattle intercepted in Assam's Kaliabor, one held

Truck carrying 32 cattle intercepted in Assam's Kaliabor, one held

Aug 23, 2026

Police in Assam’s Kaliabor seized a truck carrying 32 cattle allegedly being transported illegally and detained one person in connection with the case.