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Man critically injured while cutting tree in Assam’s Nagaon; family files complaint against timber trader

Man critically injured while cutting tree in Assam’s Nagaon; family files complaint against timber trader

Jun 30, 2026

A man was critically injured after he fell from a tree while allegedly working for a timber trader in Nagaon. His family has filed a police complaint alleging negligence, refusal to bear medical costs and threats.

No eviction in BTC, 93 families to be rehabilitated: Hagrama Mohilary

Jun 30, 2026

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on June 30 said no eviction drive would be carried out in the BTC region, assuring that 93 families allegedly occupying government land would instead be rehabilitated.

College student found dead under mysterious circumstances at Sivasagar homestay; youth detained

College student found dead under mysterious circumstances at Sivasagar homestay; youth detained

Jun 30, 2026

A 22-year-old college student was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Assam's Sivasagar district on June 30, prompting a police investigation into the incident.

LGBI Airport reunites passenger with Rs 10 lakh worth of foreign currency left behind

LGBI Airport reunites passenger with Rs 10 lakh worth of foreign currency left behind

Jun 30, 2026

Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati has returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth over Rs 10.14 lakh to its rightful owner after a coordinated effort involving the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the airport's Lost & Found team and Hyderabad airport authorities.

Assam Police seize suspected gold worth over Rs 54 crore in biggest haul, one arrested

Jun 30, 2026

In the largest gold seizure made by Assam Police to date, Guwahati Police recovered 37.064 kg of yellow metal suspected to be gold, valued at more than Rs 54 crore, during a raid in the Kharghuli area of the city. Authorities also seized 13 grams of silver nodules/flakes.

Assam: Villagers protest against GRS in Nagaon's Dhing over alleged corruption in PMAY, MGNREGA funds

Jun 30, 2026

A group of villagers staged a protest at the Sonaibera Batamari Gram Panchayat office under Dhing Development Block in Assam's Nagaon district on June 30, levelling corruption allegations against Gram Rozgar Sahayak (GRS) Abdul Mannan.

Plastic plates turn feast into nightmare in Assam's Nagaon; several fall ill after community meal

Jun 30, 2026

What was meant to be a solemn community feast in memory of a deceased family member turned into a distressing incident in Assam's Nagaon district after suspected toxic plastic plates spoiled the food and allegedly made several guests ill.

Assam ministers inspect flood-hit Gohpur, direct swift measures to curb erosion

Assam ministers inspect flood-hit Gohpur, direct swift measures to curb erosion

Jun 30, 2026

Assam ministers Susanta Borgohain and Keshab Mahanta inspected flood-hit areas along the Chakrang River in Gohpur on June 30. They asked officials to tighten flood control, step up anti-erosion work and deliver relief quickly.

Assam extends cashless dialysis treatment in empanelled private hospitals till September 30

Assam extends cashless dialysis treatment in empanelled private hospitals till September 30

Jun 30, 2026

Assam has extended cashless dialysis treatment for eligible patients at empanelled private hospitals till 30 September 2026 under PMJAY and MMJAY. The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted care, while dialysis services at government hospitals will continue without any change.

Former Raijor Dal vice-president Hari Prasad Saikia quits party

Former Raijor Dal vice-president Hari Prasad Saikia quits party

Jun 30, 2026

Hari Prasad Saikia has resigned from all organisational responsibilities and the primary membership of Raijor Dal, citing the need to reassess his future public and political engagement.

Assam: One dead after two-wheeler crash on Chandmari’s Maharaj Prithu Flyover

Assam: One dead after two-wheeler crash on Chandmari’s Maharaj Prithu Flyover

Jun 30, 2026

A man was killed in a late-night road accident on the Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Chandmari, Guwahati, on June 29 after a collision involving a motorcycle and a scooter, renewing concerns over road safety on the stretch during rainfall

Assam: Dhubri Medical College and Hospital secures NABH accreditation

Assam: Dhubri Medical College and Hospital secures NABH accreditation

Jun 30, 2026

Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), marking a significant development for public healthcare infrastructure in Lower Assam.

Assam marks Captain Jintu Gogoi's death anniversary; CM Himanta pays tribute to Kargil war hero

Assam marks Captain Jintu Gogoi's death anniversary; CM Himanta pays tribute to Kargil war hero

Jun 30, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, June 30, paid tribute to Kargil war hero Captain Jintu Gogoi on his death anniversary, remembering his supreme sacrifice and valour during the 1999 Kargil War.

Assam: Man accused of posing as doctor dies in judicial custody at Kokrajhar jail

Assam: Man accused of posing as doctor dies in judicial custody at Kokrajhar jail

Jun 30, 2026

A man accused of posing as a doctor and lodged in judicial custody at Kokrajhar Jail died on Tuesday, June 30, following a medical emergency, officials said.

Allegations of sale of unauthorised medicines spark row at Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Assam's Tinsukia

Jun 30, 2026

A Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Assam's Tinsukia district has come under scrutiny after a local advocate alleged that the outlet was selling medicines not permitted under the government's affordable medicine scheme.

Juvenile gharial sighting in Assam's West Karbi Anglong signals revival of river ecosystem: Himanta

Juvenile gharial sighting in Assam's West Karbi Anglong signals revival of river ecosystem: Himanta

Jun 30, 2026

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a juvenile gharial was sighted in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong. He said the sighting points to improving ecological health and underlines the need to protect Assam's biodiversity.

Grenade hurled at railway construction site along Assam–Nagaland border, no injuries reported

Grenade hurled at railway construction site along Assam–Nagaland border, no injuries reported

Jun 30, 2026

A grenade was allegedly hurled at an under-construction railway project along the Assam–Nagaland border in Karbi Anglong district, but it failed to explode, preventing any casualties or damage, officials said on Tuesday, June 30.

Assam: Guwahati police seize 38 kg gold worth Rs 54 crore, one held

Assam: Guwahati police seize 38 kg gold worth Rs 54 crore, one held

Jun 30, 2026

Guwahati Police seized a major consignment of suspected smuggled gold weighing approximately 38 kilograms from the Kharghuli area, in what is being viewed as one of the largest such recoveries in the city in recent times.

ASDMA identifies 366 landslide prone locations across Kamrup Metro, calls for heightened vigilance during monsoon

ASDMA identifies 366 landslide prone locations across Kamrup Metro, calls for heightened vigilance during monsoon

Jun 30, 2026

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has identified 366 locations across Kamrup Metropolitan district as landslide-prone, prompting renewed concerns over public safety in vulnerable areas of Guwahati and adjoining regions during the ongoing monsoon season.

Assam: Inter-departmental coordination reviewed for fair and seamless APSC examination

Assam: Inter-departmental coordination reviewed for fair and seamless APSC examination

Jun 30, 2026

A district-level coordination meeting was held at the Conference Hall of the District Commissioner’s Office in Kamrup to review preparedness for the upcoming Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary).

Former Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia seek Assamese in all public announcements at Guwahati airport

Former Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia seek Assamese in all public announcements at Guwahati airport

Jun 29, 2026

Former Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Kuladhar Saikia, along with two other retired senior bureaucrats, has urged the authorities at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi (LGBI) International Airport to include Assamese in all public announcements