Assam News

Gauhati University launches first month-long journalism summer training programme

Gauhati University has launched its first month-long summer training and internship programme in journalism for 30 students from the Northeast. The initiative, part of the department's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, reflects a push for stronger practical media training.

Assam: Formalin leak after tanker crash contaminates Jatinga river, DDMA issues public safety advisor

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Dima Hasao, has issued a public safety advisory after a formalin-laden tanker met with an accident near Jatinga Bridge, resulting in a chemical leak into the Jatinga River.

Assam government extends Zubeen Garg death probe panel's tenure by three months

Assam has given the judicial commission probing Zubeen Garg's death three more months to submit its report. The panel is continuing its inquiry into possible lapses, negligence and any role of foul play despite separate findings in Singapore.

National Biodiversity Authority grants Biodiversity Heritage Site status to Assam's Borjuli

The National Biodiversity Authority has declared Borjuli in Assam's Sonitpur district a Biodiversity Heritage Site for its wild rice resources. The move strengthens in-situ conservation efforts and underlines the value of wild rice for climate-resilient farming.

Assam: Police arrest suspected drug peddler, recover psychotropic substances in Dhubri

Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler and seized contraband substances during an anti-narcotics operation conducted by personnel of the BN College Town Out Post in Assam's Dhubri district on Thursday, July 2 evening.

Assam, Centre review aviation projects, Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks faster approval for Silchar Greenfield Airport

Assam and the Centre on Thursday, July 2 reviewed a series of aviation infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening air connectivity across the state, with the proposed greenfield airport at Silchar emerging as a key priority.

Assam: Tuluni festival to showcase Sümi Naga heritage and cultural traditions in Tinsukia

The historic Longtong Sema Naga village under the 83 Margherita Legislative Assembly constituency in Assam's Tinsukia district will celebrate the Tuluni festival on July 8, marking the premier and most sacred agricultural festival of the Sümi (Sema) Naga community.

Assam: One dead after formalin-laden tanker meets with accident in Dima Hasao

A tanker carrying formalin overturned near Jatinga in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Thursday, July 2, leaving the driver dead, police said.

Assam targets 1 crore saplings by August 14 with 10 lakh students to join plantation drive

Assam has launched a statewide plantation drive to plant one crore saplings by August 14 with 10 lakh students. The campaign will also test aerial seeding and signals a wider push on indigenous species and conservation.

Hagrama Mohilary slams Pramod Boro, alleges gaps in BTR Accord implementation, recruitment irregularities

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary on Thursday, July 2, criticised former Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Pramod Boro, alleging shortcomings in the implementation of the BTR Accord, inadequate financial provisions following the expansion of the region, and irregularities in recruitment during the previous administration.

Assam CM, Kiren Rijiju discuss flood rehabilitation and recovery efforts in Delhi

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to review Assam's flood relief, rehabilitation and recovery measures. The meeting underscored continued Centre-state coordination on rebuilding livelihoods after this year's floods.

Why 15 documents failed to prove a man's citizenship: Gauhati High Court advocate explains

The Gauhati High Court has upheld a Foreigners Tribunal's decision declaring an Assam resident a foreigner, ruling that despite submitting 15 documents and oral testimony, he failed to legally establish his Indian citizenship.

Punjab man reaches Assam after seven-month foot pilgrimage across 13 states, plans global peace march

Assam: Rupahihat Police seize 122 bottles of codeine cough syrup hidden in paddy machine, one arrested

Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon district seized 122 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup concealed inside a paddy threshing machine and arrested an alleged drug peddler during a raid based on specific intelligence, officials said.

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Union Minister Lalan Singh to accelerate fisheries, dairy growth in state

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, July 2 met Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan 'Lalan' Singh at the latter's official residence in New Delhi to discuss strategies for strengthening Assam's fisheries and dairy sectors.

Thieves steal fans, electrical fittings from school in Assam's Ledo

Unidentified thieves allegedly broke into a school in Assam's Tinsukia district and decamped with ceiling fans and electrical fittings, triggering concern among residents over a spate of thefts in the Ledo area.

Assam launches new rural livelihood mission in Dhubri, raises guaranteed employment to 125 days

Assam launched the VB-G RAM G mission in Dhubri on July 2. The expanded 125-day work guarantee is aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and reducing seasonal migration.

Assam: Dima Hasao administration inspects congested Haflong–Silchar road, reviews traffic management measures

The Dima Hasao district administration on Thursday, July 2 carried out a joint inspection of the congested Haflong–Silchar road to assess traffic bottlenecks caused by the movement of heavy vehicles and identify measures to restore normal traffic flow.

APSC CCE prelims: Assam police impose restrictions around 15 Guwahati exam centres

Guwahati Police Commissionerate have imposed a prohibitory order around 15 APSC CCE preliminary examination centres for July 5. The move aims to protect the fairness of the recruitment process and prevent disruption.

Kharge demands PM CARES relief for Northeast flood victims, slams BJP over 'flood-free' promise

Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the Centre to use the PM CARES Fund for relief and rehabilitation in flood and landslide-hit northeastern states. He said the scale of the crisis needed a stronger response and accused the BJP of failing on its flood-free promise.

Two Jharkhand men arrested with fake currency worth Rs 7.37 lakh at Guwahati's Kamakhya Railway Junction

Two men from Jharkhand were arrested with counterfeit currency notes having a face value of Rs 7.37 lakh during a late-night operation at Kamakhya Railway Junction in Guwahati, police said.