Assam: Businessman shot at in Damra, police launch probe as family dispute under scanner
Aug 23, 2026A scrap-material trader was shot and seriously injured in Damra on Sunday. Police are probing whether a long-running family dispute was linked to the attack.
Assam: GST authorities conduct searches at five Sribhumi businesses over alleged rubber trade tax evasion
Aug 23, 2026GST authorities on Sunday, August 23 conducted enforcement operations at five business establishments in Assam’s Sribhumi district as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion in the rubber trade.
Sarbananda Sonowal highlights Assam’s Sankardeva legacy, urges youth to protect nature and culture
Aug 23, 2026At the Delhi Kala Festival, Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted Sankardeva’s legacy and urged youth to protect nature and culture. He said art, devotion and environmental responsibility are vital to carrying India’s civilisational heritage forward.
Stranded in Meghalaya, around 10 Rupohihat youths return to Assam
Aug 23, 2026Around ten youths from Rupohihat in Nagaon district, along with their families, who had been stranded in Meghalaya amid the prevailing tension in the neighbouring state, have returned to Assam, while several others from the area are still awaiting assistance to come back.
Assam: Jagiroad police bust suspected cattle smuggling operation, 40 cattle seized
Aug 23, 2026Jagiroad Police in Assam launched an operation against the alleged illegal transportation of cattle, rescuing around 40 cattle and seizing three vehicles reportedly used to transport them.
Jayanta Malla Baruah reviews BJP preparations for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election at Assam's Raha
Aug 23, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah joined a BJP organisational meeting in Raha to review preparations for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. The discussion underlined the party's focus on grassroots mobilisation as the vacant seat heads for a keen contest.
Assam-Meghalaya tourist, commercial vehicles to ply normally till September 10
Aug 23, 2026Tourist and commercial vehicles from Assam and Meghalaya will continue to operate normally between the two states until September 10, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Sunday, August 23 after holding discussions with tourist taxi associations
Assam's Nagaon Police arrest two alleged drug peddlers, seize 66 grams of heroin
Aug 23, 2026Nagaon Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers in Bhakatgaon and seized 66 grams of heroin from a Swift car. The case has now widened into a probe into the source of the contraband and possible network links.
Assam: Book on Srimanta Sankardeva’s birthplace ‘Bordowa’ released at Batadrava Than
Aug 23, 2026A book on Bordowa, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva, was released at Batadrava Than. Speakers said the publication adds to efforts to document the site's cultural significance.
Assam: Dhubri police bust illegal pharmaceutical narcotics network, two arrested
Aug 23, 2026The District Crime Unit (DCU), in coordination with personnel of Dhubri Sadar Police Station, has busted an alleged illegal pharmaceutical narcotics network in Dhubri and arrested two persons in connection with the seizure of a large quantity of pharmaceutical drugs and illicit cough syrup.
Assam closely monitoring Meghalaya situation, minister Atul Bora says situation may take days to normalise
Aug 23, 2026Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Sunday, August 23 said the state government was closely monitoring the situation in neighbouring Meghalaya following recent incidents of violence and called for dialogue among all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the inter-state concerns.
AssamSAT moves closer to implementation as partner selection enters final stage: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 23, 2026AssamSAT has entered the final stage of implementation as Assam evaluates partner bids. The project is expected to bring Earth observation data into governance and development planning.
Assam: Giant Bengal Monitor lizard rescued from house in Cachar, second such rescue in 23 days
Aug 23, 2026A giant Bengal monitor lizard was rescued from beneath a bed inside a house at Siddheshwar Part-II village in Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, August 23 morning, causing a stir among local residents.
Minor's complaint allegedly rejected by Samaguri Police over 'love trap' case in Assam's Nagaon
Aug 23, 2026The Samaguri Police in Assam's Nagaon district have come under scrutiny following allegations that a complaint from the mother of a minor girl was not accepted in connection with an alleged case involving a young man.
Truck carrying 32 cattle intercepted in Assam's Kaliabor, one held
Aug 23, 2026Police in Assam’s Kaliabor seized a truck carrying 32 cattle allegedly being transported illegally and detained one person in connection with the case.
Tezpur University Teachers seek Centre’s decision on enquiry report against Vice Chancellor
Aug 23, 2026The Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA) has urged the Ministry of Education to take an early decision on the enquiry report concerning allegations of irregularities against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, saying the university community has been awaiting the outcome for months.
Complaint filed against Assam's Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain over alleged remarks supporting violence
Aug 23, 2026A complaint has been lodged against Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain over alleged remarks seen as supporting violence. The complainants said the statement went against non-violence and sought action from the authorities.
Assam: Major Police success in Nagaon’s Juria, stolen gold and silver ornaments recovered; one arrested
Aug 23, 2026Juria Police in Nagaon recovered allegedly stolen gold and silver ornaments and arrested Tayebur Rahman. Investigators are questioning him over possible links to other theft cases and a 2021 case.
Theft cases rise in Assam Nagaon’s Rangaloo, 140 litres of diesel stolen from dumper
Aug 23, 2026A dumper parked inside a house compound in Rangaloo was allegedly drained of 140 litres of diesel overnight. The incident has added to residents' concerns over repeated thefts and demands for stronger night patrolling.
Motorcycle, car catch fire on Assam's Silchar-Sonai road, suffer extensive damage
Aug 23, 2026A motorcycle caught fire on Silchar-Sonai Road near Aulia Bazar, and the flames spread to a parked car. Police have taken both damaged vehicles for investigation as the cause remains unknown.
Assam’s Laokhowa records first-ever sighting of rare migratory Smew
Aug 23, 2026Assam’s Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the Smew (Mergellus albellus), a rare migratory waterbird, for the first time, marking a significant addition to the protected area’s documented bird diversity and highlighting the ecological importance of its wetland habitats.
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