Assam: Student body AASU flags shortage of medicines, doctors at Jagiroad Hospital
Jun 09, 2026The Jagiroad Regional Unit of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) on Tuesday, June 9, highlighted several deficiencies at the Mahatma Gandhi Model Hospital in Jagiroad following a surprise inspection carried out in response to long-standing public complaints.
Assam: Goalpara school forms 10-member probe panel to decide fate of five students in alleged beef incident
Jun 09, 2026The decision was taken during a meeting of the school management committee held in the presence of the District Inspector of Schools. The committee will investigate the incident and recommend whether the five students should be expelled from the school or face any other disciplinary action.
New counsel appointed for Shyamkanu Mahanta, accused in Zubeen Garg murder plot case
Jun 09, 2026Shyamkanu Mahanta has appointed advocate Gabriel Sahu to represent him in court. The change marks a shift in his defence team as the case remains under judicial consideration.
Assam, EU launch Blue Valley Cluster to boost investment, innovation in bioeconomy sectors
Jun 09, 2026Assam and the European Union launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati to deepen cooperation in flavours, fragrances and AYUSH. The initiative and a new AIDC-FEBI MoU aim to expand investment, innovation and industrial links with the Northeast.
Baksa lunches Annual Credit Plan 2026-27, pushes for deeper financial inclusion and credit expansion
Jun 09, 2026The Baksa district administration on June 9 launched the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for 2026-27 while reviewing the performance of banks and government departments to strengthen financial inclusion and improve credit flow across the district.
Assam seeks partnerships with 250 European companies to boost investment and jobs: Himanta
Jun 09, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam discussed partnerships with the Federation of European Business in India during the EU delegation's visit. The outreach is aimed at drawing investment and creating opportunities for youth, farmers and women entrepreneurs.
Seven Mising youths from Assam rescued from hydropower project site in Arunachal; allegations of abuse surface
Jun 09, 2026Seven Mising youths from Assam were rescued from a hydropower project site in Arunachal Pradesh's Roing following allegations that they had been subjected to physical and mental abuse while working under harsh conditions.
Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes EU delegation to Assam, discusses strengthening Indo-EU partnerships
Jun 09, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma met a high-level European Union delegation in Guwahati to discuss cooperation. The visit spotlights Assam's push for trade, investment and sectoral partnerships with Europe.
ASF outbreak in Assam's Doomdooma: Pig culling begins, pork trade banned for 30 days
Jun 09, 2026Authorities in Assam's Doomdooma have begun pig culling after African Swine Fever was detected in Ouguri village. The curbs aim to contain the outbreak as officials warn of heavy losses to the livestock sector.
Assam's Chapar observes 12-hour shutdown demanding permanent closure of liquor shop
Jun 09, 2026Normal life was affected in Assam's Chapar town on June 9 as various organisations enforced a 12-hour shutdown demanding the permanent closure of a liquor outlet operating in the area.
Man detained in Dibrugarh over suspected cattle theft; luxury vehicle seized
Jun 09, 2026Police in Assam's Dibrugarh district have detained a man on suspicion of involvement in cattle theft and seized a luxury vehicle allegedly linked to the crime.
POCSO court in Dhubri sentences man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in minor's kidnapping and rape case
Jun 09, 2026The Court of the Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (POCSO), Dhubri, has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl in 2024.
Assam's Kokrajhar court awards 20-year jail term to POCSO convict
Jun 09, 2026A court in Assam's Kokrajhar district has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor girl after allegedly luring her with promises of love.
Youth brutally assaulted on suspicion of being Bangladeshi infiltrator in Assam's Cachar; tension grips border area
Jun 09, 2026Tension has gripped the Swadir Khal area along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar district after a youth was allegedly assaulted by a group of miscreants who suspected him of being a Bangladeshi infiltrator.
Assam's Dhubri Police bust bike theft racket, arrest two; stolen vehicles and cash recovered
Jun 09, 2026Dhubri Sadar Police arrested two men after raids in a motorcycle theft case. The action led to the seizure of stolen vehicles, cash and other suspected stolen property as the probe continues.
Assam native murdered, dismembered in Chennai; wife and her friend arrested
Jun 09, 2026A gruesome murder case involving an Assam native has come to light in Chennai, where a 40-year-old man was allegedly killed, dismembered and his body parts disposed of across the city.
Siddharth Sharma makes another bid for bail in Zubeen death case; Gauhati HC hearing on June 19
Jun 09, 2026Siddhartha Sharma has filed a fresh bail plea in the Gauhati High Court in the Zubeen death case. The court is set to hear the matter on June 19 as proceedings continue.
Assam MLA Rupak Sarma impresses audience with Bhawna performance in Nagaon
Jun 09, 2026In a departure from his usual political role, Rupak Sarma captivated devotees and cultural enthusiasts with his performance in a traditional Assamese Bhaona at Puranigudam Koraligaon Bor Namghar in Nagaon.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails release of 15 pygmy hogs into Manas National Park
Jun 09, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the release of 15 pygmy hogs into Manas National Park. He said the move marks a milestone in restoring Assam's grasslands and protecting an endangered species.
Assam Cabinet hikes DA and DR to 60%, over 8 lakh employees and pensioners to benefit
Jun 09, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved a 2 per cent rise in dearness allowance and dearness relief for state government employees and pensioners from July. The move will benefit more than eight lakh people and reflects the government's focus on employee welfare.
Two drug peddlers arrested with 24 drug-filled containers in Assam's Rupahihat anti-narcotics operation
Jun 09, 2026Continuing its crackdown on narcotics, Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon district arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized 24 drug-filled containers during an operation conducted at Latabowa in Rupahihat.
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