Assam News

Rs 5/litre subsidy boosts Assam's dairy sector: Himanta cites 54.65% rise in milk procurement

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 17 said the state's Rs 5-per-litre milk production subsidy has significantly strengthened the dairy sector, leading to a sharp rise in milk procurement and farmer participation in cooperative societies.

Mizoram's Lawngtlai tightens vigil on illegal immigration, to regulate businesses involving undocumented entrants

Authorities in Mizoram's border district of Lawngtlai have resolved to strengthen measures against illegal immigration and tighten monitoring of commercial activities involving undocumented entrants following a high-level coordination meeting on July 17.

Himanta Biswa Sarma cheers Assam's CWG 2026 quartet, wishes them glory in Glasgow

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 17 extended his best wishes to four athletes from the state who will represent India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence that they will bring laurels to the country.

No leave without approval: GMC cracks down on Census 2027 staff

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has directed that no leave of any kind will be granted to employees engaged in Census 2027 duties without prior approval from the competent authority, underscoring the importance of the nationwide enumeration exercise.

Illegal charcoal trade flourishes in Dibrugarh amid alleged large-scale forest destruction

Allegations of rampant forest destruction and an illegal charcoal trade have surfaced in Assam's Dibrugarh district, with locals claiming that timber smugglers are felling valuable trees in the Dibru-Saikhowa forest area despite the state government's crackdown on forest crimes.

Assam Police becomes Northeast's first force to get UIDAI offline verification status

Assam Police has become the first police force in the Northeast and only the third in the country to be registered as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a move aimed at strengthening identity verification and improving policing, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday, July 17.

Four alleged contract killers from Uttar Pradesh arrested with firearm, live ammunition in Assam's Gossaigaon

Four alleged contract killers from Uttar Pradesh were arrested with a country-made firearm and live ammunition in Assam's Kokrajhar district, police said on July 16.

IndiGo to operate exclusively from Guwahati Airport's Terminal 2 from July 20

IndiGo will shift all its flight operations to the newly inaugurated Terminal 2 (T2) at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati from 12.01 am on July 20, airport authorities announced on July 17.

Assam BJP targets Akhil Gogoi over alleged GST evasion, seeks answers on Kaziranga Orchid Park finances

The Assam BJP on July 17 intensified its attack on Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, demanding a "direct and unequivocal" response to allegations of massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion linked to the Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park.

Nagaon woman alleges husband contracted second marriage despite first wife, child

Allegations of a second marriage in violation of Assam's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) have surfaced from Nagaon's Batadrava, with a woman accusing her husband of marrying another woman despite being legally married and having a child.

Sanatani Aikya Manch stages massive protest in Sribhumi over attack on two Hindu youths, demands arrest of prime accused

Tension prevailed in Assam's Sribhumi district on July 17 as members of the Sanatani Aikya Manch staged a massive protest demanding the immediate arrest of the prime accused in the alleged assault on two Hindu youths earlier this month.

Haflong-Silchar highway hit by massive traffic jam after coal truck gets stranded

Vehicular movement on National Highway 27 connecting Haflong and Silchar was severely disrupted on July 17 after a coal-laden truck got stranded at Dolaichung area under Harangajao Police Station in Assam's Dima Hasao district.

Gauhati HC sets aside eviction of son, daughter-in-law from senior citizen's home, orders fresh hearing

The Gauhati High Court has set aside an eviction order directing a son and his wife to vacate the house of a senior citizen, holding that eviction proceedings under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, must strictly adhere to the principles of natural justice.

Urea black marketing alleged in Assam: Agriculture Department seizes illegally stocked fertiliser in Nagaon

Amid an acute shortage of urea during the peak paddy cultivation season in Assam, the Agriculture Department conducted a raid in Nagaon district's Juria and seized a stock of fertiliser allegedly hoarded for black-market sale.

Assam police crack highway streetlight theft case, recover 120 stolen lights; two arrested

In a major breakthrough, North Bongaigaon Outpost Police have arrested two persons in connection with a high-value streetlight theft case that took place along the National Highway, recovering 120 of the stolen lights.

Three trafficked Assam women, including minor, rescued from prostitution racket in West Bengal

Three women from Assam, including a minor, were rescued from a prostitution racket in Siliguri in a joint police operation. Investigators are now tracing the trafficking network and checking for more linked victims.

Assam minister reviews healthcare services at Silchar Medical College, stresses quality patient care

Assam Minister Kaushik Rai on July 17 reviewed healthcare services and infrastructure at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), directing officials to strengthen patient care, improve emergency services and address long-pending infrastructural issues.

Will govt answer on Manipur, foreign policy? Gaurav Gogoi ahead of Monsoon Session

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on July 17 said the party will raise key issues affecting people's lives during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, while accusing the Centre of attempting to avoid discussions on critical national concerns.

Assam eyes green energy hub status with Rs 77,353 crore power roadmap

Assam has announced a Rs 77,353 crore pipeline across hydro, solar, thermal and storage projects to generate 8,457 MW. The plan aims to turn the state power-surplus while expanding renewable capacity and grid infrastructure.

Assam to restore 400 hectares of damaged Behali reserve forest, tighten security along border

Assam has ordered immediate restoration and tighter protection in Behali Reserve Forest after an inspection found widespread damage along the Arunachal border. The move combines plantation, infrastructure upgrades and legal action as the government seeks to prevent further encroachment.

CPI (ML) stages protest in Assam's Dibrugarh over Kaziranga eviction drive, seeks release of activists