Assam Cabinet clears land allotment for IIM Guwahati, Azim Premji University
Aug 18, 2026The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, August 18 approved a series of decisions focused on expanding education infrastructure, simplifying the registration of cooperative societies and promoting hydrocarbon exploration in the state.
Assam Cabinet approves operationalisation of 8 new co-districts
Aug 18, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved the operationalisation of eight new co-districts to strengthen administrative efficiency and improve the delivery of government services, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam flood death toll rises to 105, nearly 32,000 still affected
Aug 18, 2026Floods in Assam have killed 105 people this year, with nearly 32,000 still affected across five districts. Submerged cropland, relief camp stays and continued monitoring underline the state’s monsoon vulnerability.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh visits flood-affected areas of Assam's Sivasagar, meets victims
Aug 18, 2026AAP leader Sanjay Singh visited flood-affected areas in Assam's Sivasagar and met affected families. The visit drew attention to urgent demands for relief, rehabilitation and timely support.
Assam woman survives venomous snakebite after receiving 22 doses of anti-venom
Aug 18, 2026A 45-year-old woman was successfully treated after being bitten by a Cobra while working in her vegetable garden in Chandra village of Assam’s Boko area.
Assam Cabinet approves child protection policy, juvenile justice rules, labour reforms
Aug 18, 2026The cabinet approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, following directions from the Supreme Court and the Gauhati High Court to establish a comprehensive framework for child protection in the state.
Young woman dies under mysterious circumstances in Jorhat, three detained, family alleges rape-murder
Aug 18, 2026Police in Assam’s Jorhat district have detained three women in connection with the death of a young woman under mysterious circumstances, as investigators probe allegations of rape and murder made by her family.
BN College contractual teacher arrested in Assam's Dhubri over alleged secret recording of student
Aug 18, 2026A contractual teacher at BN College in Dhubri was arrested after he was allegedly caught secretly recording a woman student bathing at her rented accommodation. Police are examining the alleged recording, the device used and the circumstances of his entry into the premises.
Assam: Five get life term in nine-year-old Batadrava murder case
Aug 18, 2026A court in Assam’s Nagaon district has sentenced five people to life imprisonment in connection with a murder case registered at Batadrava Police Station in 2016.
Assam adds 403.62 sq km to protected forest network, biggest green expansion in India: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 18, 2026Assam has added 403.62 square kilometres to its protected forest network, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said the expansion is the largest of its kind in India and will help create a more contiguous Kaziranga landscape.
AAI begins preliminary survey for proposed airport in Assam’s Majuli
Aug 18, 2026The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has begun a preliminary survey in Majuli to assess the feasibility of setting up an airport on the river island, following the Assam government’s announcement of a proposed airport project for the district.
Assam: Morigaon’s tireless HIV awareness worker Janti Bordoloi Patgiri honoured for dedicated service
Aug 18, 2026Overcoming life’s hardships with courage, confidence and determination, Janti Bordoloi Patgiri of Nij Geruwa village in Morigaon district has emerged as an inspiring example of compassion and community service.
Gujarat CID arrests Assam man accused of masterminding 1,090 cybercrime cases worth Rs 1,071.5 crore
Aug 18, 2026The Gujarat CID has arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam who allegedly masterminded 1,090 cybercrime cases involving transactions worth around Rs 1,071.5 crore across India and maintained links with China-based cybercriminals, officials said.
Assam: Koch-Rajbongshi Students body demands ban on illegal hill mining, submits memorandum to Jayanta Malla Baruah
Aug 18, 2026The Middle Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students Union submitted a memorandum seeking an immediate halt to alleged illegal hill mining in central Assam. The body linked the issue to flood risks and possible environmental harm, and warned of a democratic movement if ignored.
Three-hour protest held in Assam's Chirang over gang-rape case, strict action demanded
Aug 18, 2026Assam's Chirang district witnessed protests on August 18 over the alleged gang-rape of a 16-year-old tribal girl, with various organisations demanding stringent punishment for the accused. The development came on the same day when the main accused in the case was shot and injured by police after allegedly attacking officers and attempting to flee during a crime-scene visit.
Bodoland Silk has huge demand, government to explore export market: Assam Minister Biswajit Daimary
Aug 18, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister for Handloom, Textiles and Sericulture, Sports and Youth Welfare, Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship, and Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture, Biswajit Daimary, on August 18 visited the Bodoland Silk Park at Adabari in Kokrajhar and reviewed its activities.
Bangladeshi national ordered to leave Assam following conviction in South Salmara-Mankachar
Aug 18, 2026South Salmara-Mankachar district authorities have ordered a convicted Bangladeshi national to leave Assam within 24 hours. The order links his continued presence to border security concerns and sets out steps for deportation.
Assam floods cause extensive damage to tea gardens, plucking disrupted in worst-hit estates
Aug 18, 2026Floods in Assam have damaged multiple tea gardens and stalled plucking in some sections. The full loss is still being assessed as silt, mud and damaged infrastructure delay recovery.
No change to Kaziranga National Park boundary, Eco-Sensitive Zone rationalisation aims to balance conservation and development: Pijush Hazarika
Aug 18, 2026Pijush Hazarika said the proposed ESZ rationalisation will not alter Kaziranga National Park's boundary. He said the exercise is meant to protect conservation while easing basic development for local communities.
Assam: CKB College Teok gets UGC autonomous status, marks major boost for higher education
Aug 18, 2026Chandra Kamal Bezbaruah College in Teok has been granted autonomous status by the UGC. The move is expected to widen academic flexibility and support higher education in Assam.
Assam launches dedicated multilingual farmer helpline to make infrastructure development more inclusive
Aug 18, 2026Assam has launched a multilingual farmer helpline for communities along the NERES XXV project corridor. The move is meant to improve communication, address concerns and make infrastructure development more inclusive.
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