Minister reviews disaster preparedness, water supply schemes in Assam's Dima Hasao
Jun 12, 2026Assam's Public Health Engineering, Hill Areas and Barak Valley Development Minister Krishnendu Paul on June 12, reviewed disaster preparedness measures and the implementation of water supply schemes in Dima Hasao district during a departmental meeting at the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) Secretariat here.
Assam: Rs 3.3 crore road projects launched in Boko–Chhaygaon constituency
Jun 12, 2026Three road projects worth about Rs 3.3 crore were launched in the Boko–Chhaygaon Assembly constituency on June 12, under the State-Owned Priority Development (SOPD-G) scheme for 2025-26.
Assam school headmaster jailed for seven years for assaulting student on school premises
Jun 12, 2026A special POCSO court in Dhubri sentenced a school headmaster for assaulting a 14-year-old student on campus. The court cited a grave breach of trust, ordered compensation and counselling, and refused leniency.
One arrested with suspected heroin and 68 drug containers in Assam's Kamrup district
Jun 12, 2026Police arrested a suspected drug supplier and seized suspected heroin along with 68 drug containers during an anti-narcotics operation in Kamrup district on June 12, officials said.
Four arrested in Assam's Sivasagar arms trafficking case; probe underway
Jun 12, 2026Police have arrested four persons in connection with an alleged arms trafficking network in Assam's Sivasagar district and are investigating possible links to other criminal activities, officials said on Friday, June 12.
Assam seeks ‘geographic equity’ in public investment at NITI Aayog meeting
Jun 12, 2026Assam urged the Centre at a NITI Aayog meeting to adopt geographic equity in public investment for the Northeast. The pitch linked the region's logistical disadvantages to broader goals of national integration, competitiveness and future growth.
Guwahati school initiates inquiry into alleged circulation of deepfake images
Jun 12, 2026A private school in Guwahati has begun an inquiry into allegations over digitally manipulated images involving students and staff. The case has led to suspensions, CAMC involvement and a warning against sharing unverified content.
DRI seizes 71 lakh smuggled cigarette sticks worth Rs 14 crore in Northeast, arrests four
Jun 12, 2026DRI seized 71 lakh foreign-origin smuggled cigarettes in multiple Northeast operations, including a major Mizoram haul. The action led to four arrests and underscored the agency's push against cross-border networks linked to Myanmar.
Excise Department raids roadside eateries in Assam's Ledo, arrests one for illegal liquor sale
Jun 12, 2026The Margherita Excise Circle raided roadside dhabhas in Ledo and arrested one person over illegal liquor activities. Officials said the action is part of an ongoing crackdown, while the establishment faces judicial process for sealing.
College student killed, another injured after tree falls on scooter in Guwahati
Jun 12, 2026A decayed tree fell on a scooter carrying two students to an examination in Guwahati. The crash killed Parismita Hazarika, injured Jyotirmoy Mohan and triggered an investigation.
Guwahati traffic violations surge, e-challan revenue jumps to Rs 3.01 crore in May
Jun 12, 2026Guwahati witnessed a significant increase in traffic rule violations during May, with cases of drunk driving, helmetless riding and wrong-side driving registering steep rises compared to the previous month, according to data released by the city traffic police.
Two Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad leaders held in Duliajan extortion case
Jun 12, 2026Duliajan Police arrested two Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad leaders after a complaint of an alleged demand for money from an OIL-linked contractor. Investigators are questioning the pair as they examine the circumstances of the alleged extortion attempt.
Assam budget session to begin on July 6, governor summons assembly
Jun 12, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has summoned the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly to convene on July 6, 2026.
CM Vigilance probes alleged rainwater harvesting scam in Assam’s Nagaon
Jun 12, 2026A team of the Chief Minister's Vigilance Cell is conducting an inquiry into the implementation of a rainwater harvesting scheme executed by the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department in Nagaon district during the tenure of the Congress government led by former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Guwahati Airport records 15.1% rise in cargo handling in 2025-26
Jun 12, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Guwahati airport handled 33,555.99 MT of cargo in 2025-26, up 15.1% year on year. The rise fits Assam’s push to strengthen logistics, trade links and industrial growth.
Two alleged robbers arrested with pistol in Assam's Rupahihat
Jun 12, 2026Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon district arrested two suspected robbers and recovered a pistol along with live ammunition during a late-night operation based on specific intelligence inputs.
Two alleged robbers held with pistol, live ammunition In Assam’s Rupahihat; probe continues
Jun 12, 2026Rupahihat Police arrested two alleged robbers from a dhaba and seized a pistol with two live rounds. Investigators are questioning the duo to examine possible criminal links and any wider network.
Assam’s animated short film ‘Chyimi’ earns honourable mention at Athens Marathon Film Awards
Jun 12, 2026Assam’s acclaimed animated short film Chyimi, written and directed by Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta, has earned an Honourable Mention in the Best Short Film category at the prestigious Athens Marathon Film Awards, adding yet another international accolade to its growing list of achievements.
Assam: LPG shortage sparks protest, road blockade at Margherita gas supply office
Jun 12, 2026Widespread anger over the shortage of LPG cooking gas cylinders triggered protests and a temporary road blockade in Assam's Margherita on June 12, as consumers accused distributors of irregular supply and delays in cylinder delivery.
Over 1.07 lakh girls vaccinated under Assam’s HPV drive, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 12, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's HPV vaccination drive has covered more than 1.07 lakh girls. He said the programme is central to preventing cervical cancer and improving long-term health outcomes.
Assam's Sivasagar Police continue anti-drug crackdown, one peddler arrested with suspected narcotics
Jun 12, 2026Sivasagar Police arrested Hanif Ali in Jengonikatia and seized suspected narcotics from him. The action comes amid intensified district operations against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
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