Assam's Morigaon launches 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 with focus on maternal and child nutrition
Sep 10, 2026Morigaon inaugurated the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 and held a district convergence meeting on nutrition. Departments were assigned specific actions to improve maternal and child health at the grassroots.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates PIBM Guwahati campus at Khanapara
Sep 10, 2026Ranoj Pegu inaugurated the PIBM Guwahati campus at Khanapara, marking its Northeast entry. The new campus is set to widen access to industry-oriented management education in the region.
Dibrugarh customer alleges mould found on sweets bought from Let's Go outlet
Sep 10, 2026A customer in Assam's Dibrugarh has lodged a complaint with the Food Safety Department after allegedly finding mould on sweets purchased from a commercial establishment in the HS Road area of the city.
Assam: Tyre removed from wild elephant’s neck after rescue operation in Golaghat
Sep 10, 2026A tyre stuck around the neck of a wild elephant was successfully removed after several hours of effort by forest department personnel in Assam's Golaghat district, officials said on September 10.
Manipur CM holds meeting to prepare month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’
Sep 10, 2026Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed preparations for the proposed month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the Secretariat. The meeting focused on inter-departmental coordination and administrative participation for smooth implementation.
Assam's Hajo police intensify crackdown on illegal ‘Teer’ gambling, one detained
Sep 10, 2026Hajo Police detained a Kaibartatola man and seized suspected Teer gambling materials with Rs 1,930 in cash. The action is part of an ongoing effort to check illegal betting activities in the area.
Manipur government to recruit 2,720 personnel in Police Department to address manpower shortage
Sep 10, 2026The Manipur government has decided to recruit 2,720 personnel in different categories of the Manipur Police Department to address the shortage of manpower in the state.
Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll: Assam CEO meets political parties, EVM-VVPAT randomisation on Sept 11
Sep 10, 2026Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on September 10 held a meeting with representatives of all recognised political parties ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, scheduled for October 6.
Assam: Burmese cigarettes worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Nagaon, suspected smuggler held
Sep 10, 2026Police seized a large consignment of Burmese cigarettes worth around Rs 40 lakh and arrested a suspected smuggler in Assam's Nagaon district, officials said on September 10.
PepsiCo to scale Assam potato sourcing to 30,000 tonnes in 2027, target 5,000 farmers
Sep 10, 2026PepsiCo India and South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha said the company plans to significantly expand its potato sourcing ecosystem in Assam, with procurement expected to rise from around 7,000 tonnes this year to 30,000 tonnes in 2027 and eventually 55,000–60,000 tonnes over the next three to five years.
Assam CM calls for stronger startup-academia-industry collaboration to drive innovation
Sep 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 10 called for stronger collaboration between startups, academic institutions and industry to build an innovation ecosystem capable of creating solutions for Assam and the global market.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews ongoing projects, focuses on timely water supply to farmers
Sep 10, 2026Pijush Hazarika reviewed Assam's ongoing irrigation projects and schemes with key stakeholders on 10 September. The exercise focused on aligning water supply with farmers' needs and weather conditions while speeding up project completion.
AIIMS Guwahati launches cardiac surgery programme, successfully performs two open-heart surgeries
Sep 10, 2026AIIMS Guwahati has launched its cardiac surgery programme by performing two open-heart surgeries on one day. The move is expected to improve access to advanced heart treatment across the Northeast.
Tension erupts at Assam's Cachar Congress Bhawan over Silchar civic poll ticket distribution
Sep 10, 2026Tension reportedly erupted at the Cachar District Congress Bhawan over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election, with a section of disgruntled Congress workers allegedly vandalising the chamber of district Congress president Sajal Acharya.
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar backs Guwahati International Marathon with Rs 1.25 crore prize purse
Sep 10, 2026The inaugural Guwahati International Marathon has been formally announced, with organisers positioning the event as a major addition to Assam’s sporting calendar and an effort to establish Guwahati as a destination for sports and sports tourism.
PepsiCo’s Rs 787-crore plant boosts Assam industry push, govt eyes land banks
Sep 10, 2026The Assam government is planning to create land banks and develop industrial estates at strategic locations to address the shortage of suitable land that is holding back new investments in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on September 10.
Assam Secretariat official Devolina Patowary arrested by Garchuk police over alleged bribery
Sep 10, 2026Garchuk Police arrested Assam Secretariat official Devolina Patowary over an alleged bribe linked to liquor shop licences. The case also includes allegations that multiple people were deceived, with police probing possible wider involvement.
Assam: Sarupathar SDPO Dipen Patar arrested over alleged ONGC crude oil theft racket
Sep 10, 2026Assam's Sarupathar SDPO Dipen Patar has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket linked to the theft of crude oil from ONGC pipelines, police sources said.
Assam government to expand commerce education across state: Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
Sep 10, 2026At Gauhati Commerce College's Foundation Day, Ranoj Pegu said Assam will expand commerce education to more institutions. The announcement linked wider access, student employability and the state's economic ecosystem.
Assam: Passenger vehicle accident on NH-27 in Sonapur’s Chamata, several injured
Sep 10, 2026A passenger vehicle travelling from Jagiroad to Guwahati crashed on NH-27 at Chamata in Sonapur, injuring several people. The mishap, reported as the third in Sonapur this month, has renewed concerns over road safety on the busy stretch.
‘I have done a very bad thing, no one should do what I did’: Accused wife killer Ramanujan Goswami appeals to public
Sep 10, 2026Ramanujan Goswami, accused of killing his wife Riya Talukdar in Guwahati, told the public not to do what he did. His remarks drew attention because he also reportedly maintained that he had no apology and no regrets.
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