Assam Education Minister attends Golden Jubilee Celebration of Gogamukh Girls’ HS School
Nov 12, 2026Ranoj Pegu attended the golden jubilee celebration of Gogamukh Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Dhemaji. The milestone highlighted its contribution to women’s education and plans for technology-driven learning.
Assam's Tamulpur, Goreswar constituencies record 4.23 lakh electors in draft roll
Nov 12, 2026The draft electoral roll for the Tamulpur Election District in Assam was published on Thursday, November 12, recording a total of 4,23,234 electors across the Tamulpur and Goreswar Legislative Assembly constituencies.
Assam: Growing use of hybrid seeds raises concerns over decline of indigenous rice varieties
Nov 12, 2026The increasing use of hybrid seeds amid the modernisation of agriculture has raised concerns over the gradual decline of indigenous rice varieties and the traditional seed preservation practices followed by farmers across generations.
'Assam, Meghalaya share history and culture': Himanta Biswa Sarma at Wangala golden jubilee
Nov 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Wangala Festival golden jubilee in Tura. He emphasised shared heritage, stronger public ties and the preservation of indigenous traditions.
Tea tribe organisations hold three-hour protest in Assam's Margherita over long-pending demands
Nov 12, 2026A three-hour protest was staged outside the Margherita Co-District Commissioner’s office on November 12 , demanding the fulfilment of long-standing demands of the Tea Tribes community in Assam.
Dhubri folk instrumentalist Dulal Chandra Roy receives state folk-culture award
Nov 12, 2026Renowned folk musician and traditional instrument maker Dulal Chandra Roy from Dhubri has been conferred the Dr Nabin Chandra Sarma State Folk-Culture Award in recognition of his contribution to preserving and promoting Assam's folk music heritage.
Aadhaar Seva Kendra inaugurated in Assam's Dhubri to improve access to citizen services
Nov 12, 2026District Commissioner Dibakar Nath inaugurated a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra on Dhubri's GTB Road. The UIDAI-supervised nodal centre is intended to streamline Aadhaar services across the district.
‘Not a protest, but a day in memory of Zubeen Garg’: Manas Robin appeals for public participation in November 22 event
Nov 12, 2026Assamese singer and musician Manas Robin has appealed to people across Assam to participate in a programme titled ‘A Day for Zubeen’ (Jubinor Babe Eidin), scheduled to be held at the Assam Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara on November 22, saying the gathering is intended to honour and preserve the legacy of Zubeen Garg rather than organise a protest.
ATTSA stages protest in Assam's Kaliabor, demands land rights, higher wages for tea workers
Nov 12, 2026The Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) staged a protest outside the office of the Kaliabor Co-District Commissioner on Thursday, November 12 raising demands related to land rights, wages and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the tea community.
Anti-SUMP foot march from Arunachal reaches Assam’s Lakhimpur
Nov 12, 2026A solidarity foot march against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh has reached Assam’s Lakhimpur district, as protesters continue their journey towards the state capital, Itanagar.
Assam: Nagaon releases draft electoral roll for 2027, district records over 15.6 lakh voters
Nov 12, 2026The Nagaon district administration on Thursday, November 12 released the draft photo electoral roll for 2027, recording a total of 15,60,269 voters across the district’s seven Assembly constituencies.
Two cybercrime suspects arrested in Guwahati for alleged bank account fraud
Nov 12, 2026Two alleged cybercriminals were arrested at an IDBI Bank branch in Guwahati. The case highlights concerns over bank accounts being misused for online financial fraud.
Padma Shri Dr Uddhab Bharali leads Skill Development Programme for students at Assam's Tinsukia College
Nov 12, 2026Padma Shri innovator Dr Uddhab Bharali addressed students at a skill development programme at Tinsukia College. He urged them to embrace self-reliance, practical skills, original thinking, confidence and hard work.
Two arrested, 16 cattle seized in joint police operation against smuggling in Assam's Chapar
Nov 12, 2026Salkocha and Bilasipara Police jointly arrested two men and seized 16 cattle in Chapar. The vehicle and cattle are in custody as further investigation details are awaited.
Man goes missing after jumping into Barak River while fleeing group in Assam's Cachar
Nov 12, 2026Afaz Uddin Majumdar allegedly jumped into the Barak River after an armed group chased him onto a launch. Residents suspect a land dispute and have sought an immediate official rescue operation.
Thieves loot Baitamari Block Development Office, steal Inverters, laptops and printers
Nov 12, 2026Thieves allegedly broke into the Baitamari Block Development Office in Assam’s Bongaigaon district and decamped with several valuable items during a late-night burglary.
Guwahati records highest murder cases in Assam in 2025; Tinsukia leads in January-May 2026
Nov 12, 2026Guwahati City recorded the highest number of murder cases among Assam's districts in 2025, with 62 cases, while Tinsukia topped the list in the first five months of 2026 with 19 cases, according to Assam Police data.
Assam's Dhing Police arrest drug peddler, seize 10 containers of suspected drugs
Nov 12, 2026Dhing Police arrested Mahibur Rahman and seized 10 containers of suspected drugs. The operation forms part of the force's crackdown on illegal drug trafficking.
Petrol pumps across Assam shut for 24 hours as dealers protest alleged OMC harassment
Nov 12, 2026Petrol pumps across Assam remained shut for 24 hours from 6 am on November 12 as petroleum dealers launched a statewide 'no-purchase, no-sale' protest against alleged harassment and arbitrary actions by oil marketing companies (OMCs).
Assam among two states to send tigers to West Bengal's Buxa reserve
Nov 11, 2026West Bengal plans to relocate two more tigers to Buxa from Assam and Bihar. The move seeks to strengthen Buxa's dwindling resident tiger population.
Keralam police officer arrested for using Assam native's bank account to collect bribes
Nov 11, 2026Keralam's VACB arrested Vaikom Circle Inspector Shameer Khan for allegedly routing bribes through an Assam native's bank account. The case highlights the alleged use of another person's identity to channel illicit payments.
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