CISF, army, CRPF, Assam police conduct joint patrolling exercise in Digboi ahead of Independence Day
Aug 13, 2026Security agencies conducted a joint area domination and foot-patrolling exercise around the refinery premises in Digboi on Thursday, August 13 as part of enhanced security measures ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
Assam: Man dies at de-addiction centre in Tinsukia, three detained for questioning
Aug 13, 2026A man died under mysterious circumstances at a de-addiction centre in Longtong village under Lekhapani Police Station in Assam’s Tinsukia district, prompting police to detain three people associated with the facility for questioning
Assam: Protest breaks out in Silchar over alleged derogatory remarks against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Aug 13, 2026A protest was held at Bhowal Point in Silchar on Thursday, August 13 against alleged derogatory remarks made about freedom fighter and Azad Hind Fauj founder Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Assam flood situation improves, over 77,000 still affected
Aug 13, 2026Assam's flood situation improved on 13 August, but more than 77,500 people remained affected across four districts. Even as the death toll held steady, damaged crops, villages and livestock showed the crisis was far from over.
Security tightened across Guwahati ahead of Independence Day, night naka checking intensified
Aug 13, 2026Security has been stepped up across Assam ahead of the 80th Independence Day, with police and security forces intensifying checking operations at several locations in Guwahati.
‘Highly pragmatic and replicable’: Parliamentary panel backs Assam’s hospital funding model
Aug 13, 2026A parliamentary panel has backed Assam’s model allowing public hospitals to retain and reinvest AB-PMJAY reimbursements. It has asked the Union health ministry to frame SOPs so the approach can be adopted nationwide.
Zubeen Garg death case: Bail hearing of Sandipan Garg, Amritprabha Mahanta inconclusive, next hearing on September 3
Aug 13, 2026The bail hearing of accused Sandipan Garg and Amritprabha Mahanta in the Zubeen Garg case remained inconclusive on Thursday, August 13 with the Gauhati High Court fixing September 3 as the next date of hearing.
Assam honours Lovlina Borgohain with Rs 30 lakh for Commonwealth Games silver
Aug 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated Lovlina Borgohain in Dispur after her Commonwealth Games silver medal. He said her achievement would inspire young sportspersons in Assam and bring pride to the state.
Assam government “discovers” 3 eminent environmentalists nobody knew: Padma Hazarika, Tuliram Ronghang and Debolal Gorlosa
Aug 13, 2026In a notification issued by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, the Assam government has reconstituted the State Board for Wildlife and, under the rather impressive-sounding category of “Eminent Conservationist, Ecologist and Environmentalist”, appointed Padma Hazarika, Tuliram Ronghang and Debolal Gorlosa as members.
Assam: Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya seeks Centre’s nod for seven major road projects in Barak Valley
Aug 13, 2026Silchar Lok Sabha MP and senior BJP Assam leader Parimal Suklabaidya on Thursday, August 13 met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and submitted a proposal seeking the development and upgradation of seven key road projects in and around the Silchar constituency.
Mising group suspends Assam-Arunachal blockade after talks, sets 48-hour deadline for arrests
Aug 13, 2026The Takam Mising Porin Kébang (TMPK) has suspended its Assam-Arunachal road and economic blockade after talks with Assam and Arunachal Pradesh representatives. But it has set a 48-hour deadline for arrests and sought a fair, time-bound probe.
Assam asserts Arunachal firing took place on its land, seeks custody of four accused
Aug 13, 2026Assam has sought custody of four Arunachal Pradesh men accused in the Dhemaji firing. The demand comes as a blockade continues and pressure builds for arrests.
Assam is India's ‘strategic gateway to Southeast Asia’: MoS Pabitra Margherita
Aug 13, 2026Pabitra Margherita told the Rajya Sabha that Assam is being positioned as a trade and connectivity gateway to Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy. He linked this push to investment outreach, cross-border infrastructure and growing engagement with ASEAN partners.
Assam State Museum steps up rescue of flood-hit manuscripts and cultural artefacts
Aug 13, 2026The Assam State Museum has launched an extensive field-based conservation and condition-assessment exercise to rescue cultural heritage damaged by the recent floods in Upper Assam, with teams visiting museums, satras, monasteries, libraries, educational institutions and private collections across Sivasagar, Nazira, Charaideo and adjoining areas.
Assam bars transfer of Census 2027 officials until completion of duties
Aug 13, 2026The Assam government has directed all departments to refrain from transferring officials appointed as enumerators and supervisors for Census 2027 until they complete their assigned responsibilities.
‘Committed to ensuring justice’: Assam govt urges Mising body to withdraw road blockade
Aug 13, 2026Assam ministers met TMPK leaders and urged them to withdraw the road blockade after the Badati-Mingmang firing. The government said a case has been registered and wider border issues would be pursued through dialogue.
‘Greater consultation and dialogue’: Assam Christian Forum welcomes JPC scrutiny of FCRA Bill
Aug 13, 2026The Assam Christian Forum welcomed the decision to send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. It said the move could open wider consultation with civil society, minority groups and the government.
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.
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