Fake currency racket busted in Guwahati; man arrested with fake notes worth nearly Rs 1 lakh
Aug 11, 2026Fatashil Ambari Police arrested a Bharalumukh man after seizing suspected counterfeit currency worth nearly Rs 1 lakh in Guwahati. Investigators are now trying to trace the source of the fake notes and any wider network behind them.
Punjabi Singer Guru Randhawa partners with Sikh Aid Foundation to build 35 flood-proof homes in Assam
Aug 11, 2026Guru Randhawa has partnered with the Sikh Aid Foundation to help build 35 flood-resilient homes for families in Upper Assam. The move shifts support from emergency relief to long-term rehabilitation in flood-prone areas.
Garbage dumping clogs drain in Assam's Kaliabor, residents fear artificial flooding
Aug 11, 2026A drainage channel in Naltali area of Assam's Kaliabor has allegedly turned into a dumping ground due to the indiscriminate disposal of plastic waste and other garbage, raising concerns among local residents about possible artificial flooding.
Assam teachers to get pending salaries today; mutual transfer process to open via portal: Ranoj Pegu
Aug 11, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on August 11 announced that pending salaries of State Resource Development (SRD) teachers will be released today, while the state will also notify its teacher transfer process, including a provision for eligible teachers to seek mutual transfers through an online portal.
MP Gaurav Gogoi questions Amit Shah’s absence during Parliament education debate, seeks accountability over student protests
Aug 11, 2026Gaurav Gogoi questioned Amit Shah's absence during Parliament's education debate and raised concerns over student protests in Jharkhand. He sought accountability over alleged pellet gun use, lathi-charge claims and remarks aimed at women protesters.
Sivasagar flood visit turns fiery as Akhil Gogoi faces tough questions from victims
Aug 11, 2026Raijor Dal president and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on August 11 said he faced criticism and angry reactions from flood-affected residents during a visit to relief-hit areas in Sivasagar, describing the experience as a reflection of public grievances and an important lesson for elected representatives.
Pijush Hazarika condemns alleged police crackdown on Jharkhand students, demands Rahul Gandhi answer
Aug 11, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika on August 11 condemned what he described as the “barbaric” police action against students protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service examinations, and demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi explain his alleged silence on the issue.
Assam's Nagaon-Tezpur highway faces collapse threat, massive cavity opens up near Kaliabor
Aug 11, 2026A newly constructed stretch of the Nagaon-Tezpur National Highway near Kaliabor Tiniali has developed a dangerous cavity underneath the road, raising concerns over the safety of commuters.
Assam flood-hit schools in Sivasagar, Nazira, Charaideo to reopen after August 15: Ranoj Pegu
Aug 11, 2026Classes in flood-affected schools in Sivasagar, Nazira and Charaideo will resume after August 15 once the water recedes and the campuses are restored, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said.
Four Assam-Arunachal border firing victims out of danger, one may need specialised eye treatment: Ranoj Pegu
Aug 11, 2026Four youths injured in the firing incident at Ming Mang Bodoti village along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Dhemaji district are out of danger and undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said.
Assam clears Rs 14.32 crore rehabilitation package for 358 Kuki, Hmar groups
Aug 11, 2026The Standing Finance Committee (SFC) reviewed and approved financial proposals worth over Rs 66 crore across the Women & Child Development, Home & Political, Transport, and Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises departments, with emphasis on fiscal prudence, outcome-based spending and timely implementation.
A year after Assam's Dhubri eviction, hundreds of Charuwa Bakra families await rehabilitation
Aug 11, 2026Nearly a year after a large-scale eviction drive in Charuwa Bakra under the Chapar Revenue Circle of Assam’s Dhubri district, hundreds of displaced families are allegedly still waiting for proper rehabilitation, with several families forced to live in makeshift shelters with their children and livestock.
Assam's Dhubri Police raid unauthorized medical shop, arrest alleged drug peddler; psychotropic tablets seized
Aug 11, 2026Dhubri Police raided an unauthorised medical shop at Kalapakani Pt-II and arrested Eliyas Sarkar. The seizure of suspected psychotropic tablets, fake currency and other items has widened the investigation.
Mikirbheta Police seize 44 cattle, arrest six alleged smugglers in Assam's Morigaon
Aug 11, 2026Mikirbheta Police intercepted four vehicles carrying 44 cattle and detained six people in Morigaon. The operation has opened a wider probe into alleged illegal transport links in the region.
Three drug peddlers arrested in Assam's Morigaon, suspected heroin seized
Aug 11, 2026Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers during a raid at a house in Morigaon's No. 1 Solmari and seized suspected heroin, phones and a syringe. The case is now under investigation as officers trace the source of the suspected narcotics and possible network links.
Assam's Morigaon hosts cycle rally to mark 80th Independence Day, Har Ghar Tiranga and 150 years of Vande Mataram
Aug 11, 2026Morigaon district administration held a cycle rally on August 11 to mark the 80th Independence Day, Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 and 150 years of Vande Mataram. The event paired patriotic participation with an HIV/AIDS awareness drive and a call for active citizenship.
Assam: 15 gold biscuits hidden inside shoes seized in Sribhumi’s Patharkandi, one arrested
Aug 11, 2026Police in Patharkandi seized 15 gold biscuits hidden inside specially modified shoes during a vehicle search. The arrest has widened an inquiry into the consignment's source, destination and possible smuggling links.
Majuli’s Riti Doley wins National Handloom Award, puts Assam’s weaving tradition in spotlight
Aug 11, 2026Riti Doley of Majuli received the National Handloom Award 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu for a handwoven silk Gero. The honour has drawn national attention to Assam's weaving tradition and her journey of resilience.
Assam: Dima Hasao bans roadside cooking, public dumping to protect environment and road safety
Aug 11, 2026The Dima Hasao district administration has banned cooking and food preparation along roadsides, viewpoints, lay-bys, open spaces and other public places across the district, citing concerns over environmental protection, public safety and fire hazards.
Assam-Arunachal border firing update: 11 injured, 3 critical; probe underway
Aug 11, 2026Eleven Assam residents were allegedly injured, three of them critically, after unidentified armed persons reportedly opened fire along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Dhemaji district on August 11, police said.
Assam's Hojai Police seize 28 kg cannabis, arrest four alleged drug traffickers
Aug 11, 2026Hojai Police arrested four alleged drug traffickers and seized around 28 kg of cannabis. The seizure is part of Assam Police's wider crackdown as investigators trace the source and other alleged links.
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