Bridge to nowhere: Washed out road leaves structure unusable in Assam's Bongaigaon
Jul 16, 2026A concrete bridge constructed to provide access to the Model Anganwadi Centre at Shmashanpara in Dewangaon village of Assam's Bongaigaon district has remained unusable after its approach road was washed away by rainwater, leaving the structure disconnected from both ends.
Assam's Lisha Das becomes first para-athlete from state to qualify for Commonwealth Games
Jul 16, 2026Sixteen-year-old para cyclist Lisha Das from Assam's Biswanath district has been selected to represent India at the XXIII Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026, becoming the first para-athlete from the state to qualify for the prestigious multi-sport event.
Assam minister Kaushik Rai sets July 31 deadline for ration card verification under Anna Seva Abhiyan
Jul 16, 2026Assam Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Kaushik Rai has set a July 31 deadline for Assam's ration card verification under Anna Seva Abhiyan. The exercise is aimed at filtering inactive beneficiaries and widening access for eligible families.
Air India Express to launch direct Guwahati-Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights from August: Assam Government
Jul 16, 2026The Assam government on Wednesday, July 15 announced that Air India Express will commence direct non-stop flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in early August, marking a significant expansion of international air connectivity from Northeast India.
Assam: Massive boulder crashes into Guwahati house after landslide, family escapes unhurt
Jul 16, 2026A residential building in Guwahati's Odalbakra locality was damaged after a massive boulder rolled down a hillside and crashed into the structure on Wednesday, July 15 evening, triggering panic among residents. No injuries were reported as members of the affected family managed to escape unharmed.
Assam Governor reviews progress of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University campus, calls for faster completion
Jul 15, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday, July 15 reviewed the progress of construction at the permanent campus of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University in Chabua, Dibrugarh district, directing officials to expedite infrastructure development to ensure the institution becomes operational at the earliest.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika urges MLAs to mobilise farmers for Agricultural Infrastructure Fund awareness programme
Jul 15, 2026Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday, July 15 appealed to members of the Assam Legislative Assembly to mobilise progressive farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and other eligible stakeholders from their respective constituencies for the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Awareness Programme scheduled to be held on July 25 at Jyoti Bishnu Auditorium in Guwahati.
Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah alleges GST evasion by Akhil Gogoi-linked Orchid Park, calls for probe
Jul 15, 2026Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday, July 15 accused Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi of evading Goods and Services Tax (GST) through the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, and sought the Assam Legislative Assembly's approval to initiate an investigation into the matter.
Northeast's share in India's natural rubber output projected to rise to 45 per cent under INROAD
Jul 15, 2026The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project has completed nearly 1.8 lakh hectares of new rubber plantations across the Northeastern states and West Bengal, achieving close to 90 per cent of its target under a six-year initiative backed by India's leading tyre manufacturers.
Assam government to prepare comprehensive SOP on human-elephant conflict, monkey menace
Jul 15, 2026The Assam government has initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address the growing challenge of human-wildlife conflict in the state, with a special focus on human-elephant conflict and the increasing monkey menace.
Assam has fenced 86 per cent of Bangladesh border, 39 km still uncovered: Minister Atul Bora
Jul 15, 2026Atul Bora told the Assam Assembly that 38.959 km of the Bangladesh border remains unfenced. He said most of the uncovered stretch is riverine, while BSF surveillance and border area schemes continue.
"No objection if peace is maintained": Residents divided over Assam's FIFA night curfew relaxation
Jul 15, 2026The Assam government has extended restaurant operating hours across the state on select dates to enable football fans to watch the late-night FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final without inconvenience, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday, July 15.
"Opposition MLA in slippers distributed Rs 1.5 lakh to every Namghar during elections": Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday., July 15 alleged that an Opposition MLA distributed Rs 1.5 lakh to every Namghar in his constituency during the election campaign and questioned the source of the funds used for the exercise.
Assam becomes first state to generate fund transfer order under VBG-RAM-G: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 15, 2026Assam has become the first state in the country to generate a Fund Transfer Order (FTO) under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG-RAM-G), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday, July 15.
'Not a single egg should enter through Srirampur': Himanta claims 'egg syndicate' in Assam
Jul 15, 2026In the Assam Assembly, Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged an egg syndicate and sought a tax on outside supplies. He said the move would encourage local production and cut dependence on imported eggs.
Assam's 117-year-old Majbat Railway Station gets a modern facelift under Amrit Bharat Station scheme
Jul 15, 2026The historic Majbat Railway Station in Assam's Udalguri district has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, transforming the 117-year-old railway station into a modern passenger facility while preserving its historical character.
Former MLA Samarjit Haflongbar urges Assam CM to evict illegal encroachers from tribal belt in Hojai
Jul 15, 2026Former Haflong MLA and former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), Samarjit Haflongbar, has submitted a representation to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking immediate eviction of alleged illegal encroachers from the Bordolong (Bardolong) Lanka Bhetapara Tribal Belt and Block in Hojai district.
Assam Budget a pro-people roadmap for state's long-term growth: MP Dilip Saikia
Jul 15, 2026Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Tuesday, July 15, said the state Budget presented on July 10 reflects the government's commitment to accelerating Assam's development over the next five years, with the objective of transforming the state into a developed Assam.
How Assam cut poverty to 14.47 per cent: Himanta points to direct benefit transfer
Jul 15, 2026Replying to the Budget debate, Himanta Biswa Sarma said direct benefit transfers have driven Assam's poverty reduction. He said the government now wants to push the multidimensional poverty rate into single digits while expanding development works.
Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi expelled from Assam Assembly for day over budget protest
Jul 15, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was suspended from the Assam Legislative Assembly for the remainder of the day on July 15 after repeatedly interrupting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's speech during the discussion on the Assam Budget 2026–27.
Assam CM offers LPA model to solve flood woes in Guwahati's Nabin Nagar
Jul 15, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government can plan Nabin Nagar under the LPA if residents agree. He said the move could improve drainage, roads and civic infrastructure while tackling recurring floods.
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