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Assam: Akhil Gogoi defends criticism of Bimal Borah, Sivasagar DC over flood handling

Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Saturday, August 22 defended his criticism of Cabinet minister Bimal Borah and Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav over their handling of the flood situation in the Upper Assam district, alleging serious shortcomings in the state government’s disaster preparedness and relief operations.

Assam: Karbi Anglong Police rescue dogs from alleged illegal smuggling operation

Karbi Anglong Police rescued several dogs from an alleged illegal animal-smuggling operation after intercepting a vehicle travelling from Diphu towards Dimapur, officials said.

World's first IVF female calf of Assam's Lakhimi breed born at Assam veterinary university

The world's first IVF female calf of Assam's indigenous Lakhimi cattle breed has been born at the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday, August 22.

Susanta Borgohain, Dharmeswar Konwar, Mayur Borgohain ran coal syndicate that caused floods, alleges Akhil Gogoi

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has alleged that Assam Water Resources Minister Susanta Borgohain, Sonari MLA Dharmeswar Konwar and MLA Mayur Borgohain were responsible for the devastating floods in the district, accusing them of being part of a “syndicate” involved in mining activities along the Dikhow river.

Will perform Tandav Nritya on Himanta's table if flood relief not fully paid: Akhil Gogoi

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on August 22, warned that he would perform a “Tandav Nritya” on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's table if flood-affected people in his constituency do not receive the full one-time relief assistance promised by the state government.

No proper Anganwadi centre, helper runs it from home garage in Assam's Nagaon

An Anganwadi centre in Garajan under Juria in Assam's Nagaon district is allegedly being run from the garage of the Anganwadi helper's home due to the absence of a proper government building.

One detained in Rs 37 lakh betel nut theft case in Assam's Rupahihat

Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon district have detained a man in connection with the alleged theft of betel nuts worth around Rs 37 lakh, police said.

Floodwaters inundate villages in Assam's Rupahihat, crops damaged

Floodwaters from the overflowing Kolong River have inundated several villages in Uttar Geruaati under Rupahihat in Assam's Chamguri Assembly constituency, causing extensive damage to agricultural land and crops.

Robber injured in police encounter in Assam's Bongaigaon

A suspected robber was injured in a police encounter at Jogighopa in Assam’s Bongaigaon district late Friday night, August 21, police said.

42.41 kg cannabis seized at New Bongaigaon railway station, one detained

Railway Police seized 42.41 kg of suspected cannabis and detained one person during an operation at New Bongaigaon railway station in Assam, officials said.

Assam youths stranded in Meghalaya's Shillong amid tense situation

Several youths from Rupahihat in Assam’s Nagaon district have reportedly been stranded in Shillong, Meghalaya, after travelling there for medical treatment amid a tense situation in the city.

Four apprehended, suspected heroin seized in Assam's Nagarbera

Four persons were apprehended and suspected heroin was seized during an anti-narcotics operation at Kalyanpur under Nagarbera Police Station in Assam’s Kamrup district, police said.

Assam: Cachar police seize 70,000 suspected yaba tablets, arrest two brothers

Cachar police arrested two brothers after recovering 70,000 suspected yaba tablets from a rented premises in South Krishnapur. Investigators are tracing the source, destination and possible wider links of the alleged supply network.

Assam police detain man over social media death threat to Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Police detained Mobarak Ali after a Facebook account linked to him allegedly threatened Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Ali denied any role and investigators are examining who made the post and whether he was involved.

Mouldy sweets sold at Moran hotel in Assam; Food Safety Department launches probe

The Food Safety Department has launched an inspection at a hotel in Moran after complaints that mouldy sweets were being sold to customers, raising concerns over food safety and public health.

Worker critically injured after falling through lift shaft at Assam’s Dibrugarh apartment

A construction worker was critically injured after falling through a lift shaft from the sixth floor of an under-construction apartment at Choukindighi in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Friday, August 21.

"Even our dogs don’t sleep on such mattresses”: Sivasagar residents flag poor-quality flood relief

Questions have been raised over the quality and distribution of mattresses being provided to flood-affected people in Sivasagar’s Hatikhuli, with locals urging the district administration to inspect the relief materials.

A 'love pact', Rs 2 lakh clause and alleged child marriage in Assam's Nagaon

Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses Assam’s key issues with Nirmala Sitharaman, Prahlad Joshi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 21, met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi in New Delhi and discussed key issues concerning the state.

Guwahati cab operators continue blockade against Meghalaya; Assam opens helplines

Guwahati-based cab operators continued their blockade of traffic to Meghalaya for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, following alleged attacks on people from Assam during a students’ rally in Shillong.

‘We cannot give an inch of land’: Karbi Students’ Association protests Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks on Kaziranga ESZ

The Karbi Students’ Association (KSA), along with local residents, staged a protest in Bordeka village near Kaziranga National Park on August 21, against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks on the park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).