131 of 246 Assam residents stranded in Meghalaya return safely: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 22, 2026As many as 131 of the 246 people from Assam stranded in Meghalaya have safely returned to the state as of 8.30 pm on Saturday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, as the governments of the two states stepped up coordination to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers, tourists and vehicles following violence in Shillong on August 19.
Protesters oppose NSA action against land rights activist Pranab Doley, raise indigenous land rights concerns
Aug 22, 2026Opposition parties and several civil society organisations staged a demonstration at Chachal in Guwahati on Saturday, August 22 demanding the unconditional release of land rights activist Pranab Doley and withdrawal of the National Security Act (NSA) action against him.
Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes Meghalaya SIT, arrests after Shillong violent incident
Aug 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, August 22 said an understanding reached between Assam and Meghalaya representatives in Guwahati would help restore normalcy following the recent incidents in Shillong.
Assam's Dhubri Police bust alleged mule account network used to route cyber fraud proceeds
Aug 22, 2026Dhubri Police have arrested four men for allegedly operating mule bank accounts tied to cyber fraud proceeds. Investigators say the accounts point to a wider financial conduit network and the probe is continuing.
Assam: Census enumerator allegedly attacked during field duty in Bongaigaon, raises safety concerns
Aug 22, 2026A census enumerator narrowly escaped an alleged attack with a sharp weapon while conducting house-to-house enumeration in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, raising concerns over the safety of officials engaged in field-level census work.
AJP Chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi calls for permanent solution to Assam-Meghalaya border issue
Aug 22, 2026AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi has demanded a permanent solution to the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute after recent violence. He said only sustained dialogue and higher-level intervention can prevent further tensions.
Assam-Meghalaya agree on 48-hour plan to evacuate stranded vehicles and passengers, 15 FIRs filed over Shillong violence
Aug 22, 2026The governments of Assam and Meghalaya on Saturday, August 22 agreed on a series of measures to restore normalcy and ensure the safe movement of tourists, passengers and vehicles following the violence reported in Shillong on August 19.
North East Petroleum Mazdoor Union suspends fuel tanker movement from Assam to Meghalaya amid unrest
Aug 22, 2026The North East Petroleum Mazdoor Union (NEPMZ), under the NRL unit, has suspended the movement of fuel tankers carrying petroleum products from Assam to Meghalaya amid concerns over the safety of Assam-registered drivers and vehicles in the neighbouring state.
Young woman’s decomposed body found in agricultural field in Assam's Sribhumi, probe underway
Aug 22, 2026The decomposed body of a young woman was recovered from an agricultural field near Makkergul village in Assam’s Sribhumi district, prompting police to begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
AASU calls for safe, unhindered inter-state travel, permanent solution to Assam-Meghalaya tensions
Aug 22, 2026The Assam and Meghalaya governments must take concrete measures to ensure the safety of people travelling between the two states, All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya said on Saturday, August 22, reacting to the recent violence and unrest in Shillong.
Assam: Cattle smuggling attempt foiled in Dhubri, 40 cows seized
Aug 22, 2026Police foiled an alleged cattle smuggling attempt in Assam’s Dhubri district on Saturday, August 22 morning, seizing 40 cows from a boat at Chalakura Pt-5, police said.
The prodigy, the professor and the 14-year-old still figuring it all out
Aug 22, 2026At 14, Suborno Isaac Bari is already working towards a PhD, lecturing at universities and taking on questions that have baffled mathematicians for centuries. But spend a little time with him and the more interesting question is not how far ahead he is — it is what it means to grow up when everyone around you is already calling you extraordinary.
Assam-Meghalaya officials hold high-level meeting over Shillong violence, Jorabat protests
Aug 22, 2026Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora and Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar held a high-level meeting with senior officials of both states in Guwahati on Saturday, August 22 to discuss the prevailing situation between Assam and Meghalaya following the recent violence in Shillong and protests at Jorabat
Assam's Nagaon LPG consumers allege Rs 200 collection in name of e-KYC
Aug 22, 2026LPG consumers in Nagaon's Raidongia have alleged that money is being collected from customers in the name of e-KYC, with serious allegations levelled against the BINU'S INDANE agency.
Assam: Akhil Gogoi defends criticism of Bimal Borah, Sivasagar DC over flood handling
Aug 22, 2026Sivasagar 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
Aug 22, 2026Karbi 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
Aug 22, 2026The 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
Aug 22, 2026Sivasagar 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
Aug 22, 2026Sivasagar 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
Aug 22, 2026An 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
Aug 22, 2026Rupahihat 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.
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