Assam, Arunachal MPs appeal for peace after border firing leaves 11 injured
Aug 13, 2026MPs from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh jointly appealed for peace after border firing left 11 people injured. The call came as both governments intervened, a blockade disrupted movement, and fresh protests surfaced.
Guwahati Police seize drugs worth Rs 39.4 crore near ISBT, two arrested
Aug 13, 2026Guwahati Police intercepted a truck near ISBT and seized heroin and 1,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 39.4 crore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the haul was part of Assam's drive against drug trafficking to protect the state's youth.
Tipper driver dies of electrocution at petrol pump in Assam's Hailakandi
Aug 13, 2026A 35-year-old tipper driver died after allegedly suffering an electric shock at a petrol pump in the Saidband area near Hailakandi town.
Two arrested with pistol, three live rounds in Assam's Nagaon ahead of Independence Day
Aug 13, 2026Rupohihat Police arrested two men in Assam's Nagaon and seized a pistol with three live rounds. The operation ahead of Independence Day has intensified scrutiny over the weapon's source and alleged purpose.
ABVP stages protest in Assam's Dhubri over alleged JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities in Jharkhand
Aug 13, 2026The Dhubri district and town units of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest outside the Dhubri District Commissioner’s office on August 13 demanding a high-level CBI probe into alleged irregularities and question paper leaks in JPSC and JSSC examinations in Jharkhand.
MRMA 2.0 programmes held across Assam's Morigaon to promote scientific sericulture
Aug 13, 2026MRMA 2.0 programmes were held across Morigaon from August 6 to 13, bringing farmers, officials and experts together. The outreach focused on scientific sericulture practices, training and technology adoption to improve livelihoods.
Assam following Supreme Court guidelines on Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone: Minister Pijush Hazarika
Aug 13, 2026Pijush Hazarika said Assam is notifying Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone under Supreme Court norms. He said claims of shrinking the protected area from 10 km to 1 km are misleading.
Thief breaks Into Jnanpith Award winner Mamoni Raisom Goswami’s research centre in Guwahati
Aug 13, 2026A theft attempt was reported at Mamoni Raisom Goswami's research centre in Guwahati after an intruder allegedly broke in and ransacked items. The incident has raised concern over the safety of valuable literary materials as police check whether anything is missing.
Assam, Arunachal CMs appeal for peace as border tension escalates
Aug 13, 2026The Assam and Arunachal Pradesh chief ministers appealed for peace after the border firing and protests. Their call came as talks continued, movement remained disrupted and tensions stayed high.
Dhubri-Gauripur Development Authority gets new office building; Assam minister vows action against encroachments
Aug 13, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister and Guardian Minister of Dhubri district, Ashok Singhal, on August 13 5inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Dhubri-Gauripur Development Authority as part of a series of official programmes in the district.
Dima Hasao should follow GHADC model to protect tribal political rights: Former NCHAC chief
Aug 13, 2026Former North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) Executive Member and former Haflong MLA Samarjit Haflongbar has urged the autonomous council to examine the recent initiative of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) to strengthen the political rights of indigenous Scheduled Tribe communities.
Border fury: Assam-Arunachal tensions escalate as protesters pelt stones at security forces
Aug 13, 2026Tension continued along the Silapathar-Likabali highway on August 13 as an ongoing economic blockade over a recent Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border firing incident escalated into stone-pelting, with police and CRPF personnel coming under attack from protesters on both sides.
Assam: Barpeta shop burgled in front of SP office, CCTV equipment and cash stolen
Aug 13, 2026A grocery shop located right in front of the Superintendent of Police's office in Assam's Barpeta was allegedly burgled, raising concerns over security in the area.
Assam: Cracks appear on road before completion, contractor accused of shoddy work in Tingkhong
Aug 13, 2026Allegations of poor-quality construction have surfaced over a road being built under the Assam government's Mukhyamantri Pakipath Nirman Achoni, with cracks and pothole-like stretches reportedly appearing even before the project has been completed in Tingkhong constituency of Dibrugarh district.
AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam seeks identity cards for 3.11 crore NRC-listed people in Assam
Aug 13, 2026AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam has sought identity cards for people included in Assam's final NRC and rejection slips for those left out. He said completing these pending steps would let excluded applicants seek legal remedies and clarify everyone's status.
Bank accounts made mandatory for Assam HSLC 2027 candidates ahead of form fill-up
Aug 13, 2026ASSEB has asked schools to ensure every HSLC 2027 candidate has an individual bank account before form fill-up begins. The move makes bank account details mandatory for applications from the first week of October 2026.
Oil tanker catches fire after head-on collision with LPG vehicle on NH-37 in Assam's Bokakhat
Aug 13, 2026An oil tanker carrying petroleum products was completely gutted after catching fire following a head-on collision with an LPG cylinder-laden vehicle on National Highway 37 at Rajabari in Assam's Bokakhat.
Assam Chief Secretary reviews roadmap to make Guwahati Tea Auction Centre globally competitive
Aug 13, 2026Assam Chief Secretary on August 12 chaired a Governing Body meeting of the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) to review its functioning and chalk out a strategic roadmap to strengthen its role in the state's tea economy.
Assam Finance Minister holds talks with BJP MLAs, MCLAs on BTC affairs
Aug 13, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah met BJP MLAs and BTC MCLAs to discuss council affairs. The talks centred on coordination, administration and development with public welfare in focus.
Assam Congress delegation urges Governor to declare flood, erosion crisis a ‘national problem’
Aug 13, 2026An Assam Congress delegation met Governor Lakshman Acharya and sought Central action on the state’s recurring flood and erosion crisis. It said the scale of the damage demands a permanent, scientific response backed by coordinated Union support.
Assam's Mankachar Police arrest two drug peddlers with 19 grams of suspected heroin
Aug 13, 2026Mankachar Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized 19 grams of suspected heroin during an anti-drug operation. The case is being investigated to trace the source and any wider trafficking links.
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