63 green bus drivers lose licences as Guwahati tightens enforcement against traffic violations
Jul 07, 2026The Kamrup Metropolitan district administration has announced stringent enforcement measures against violations by CNG and electric-operated green buses in Guwahati, including suspending offending vehicles from operation for seven days, amid growing public concern over traffic indiscipline and commuter safety.
Assam: Old Saraighat Bridge to shut for repairs, authorities announce temporary traffic diversion plan
Jul 07, 2026The old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra will remain closed to vehicular traffic for two months, from July 13 to September 15, to facilitate major repair and maintenance work, Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner Swapneel Paul said on Tuesday, July 7.
BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to tighten joint action on drug trafficking
Jul 07, 2026BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration at the anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati. The move underscored a push for faster intelligence sharing and joint action against evolving trafficking networks.
Assam Assembly Speaker warns MLAs against quoting expunged Assembly proceedings
Jul 07, 2026Assam Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass warned MLAs against quoting expunged remarks outside the House. He also pushed for orderly proceedings while rejecting curbs on media comments as a free speech issue.
Assam records over 1,100 human-animal conflict deaths since 2016: Minister
Jul 07, 2026Jayanta Mallabaruah told the Assam Assembly that 1,147 people died in human-animal conflict between 2016 and 2026. He said the figures also highlighted elephant deaths, encroachment and limited forest recovery.
676 govt schools in Assam lack electricity, 283 have no boys' toilets: Minister
Jul 07, 2026Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said 676 government schools in Assam still lack electricity and 283 do not have boys' toilets. He said funds, construction and a digital infrastructure roadmap are in place to complete key facilities by March 2027.
Assam: Dhubri deed writer Md Ali Jinna held for alleged land NOC forgery and fraud
Jul 07, 2026A deed writer linked to Dhubri's Sub-Registrar office has been arrested over alleged fake land NOCs. Police say the case involves forged signatures, misappropriated fees and a wider fraud probe.
Over 3.14 lakh hectares of Assam forest and still under encroachment: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
Jul 07, 2026More than 3.14 lakh hectares of forest land across Assam remain under encroachment, including areas falling within national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and reserve forests, Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah informed the state legislative assembly on Tuesday, July 7.
160 sacks of urea fertiliser seized along Assam–Mizoram border during checkpoint inspection
Jul 07, 2026Assam Police seized a large consignment of Indian urea fertiliser during a checkpoint inspection conducted along the Assam–Mizoram border in Cachar district, officials said on Tuesday, July 7.
Assam: ED to probe financial networks behind 34 kg smuggled gold consignment seized in Guwahati
Jul 07, 2026The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to take over the investigation into the record seizure of 34 kilograms of smuggled gold worth approximately Rs 54 crore in Guwahati, following indications that the case involves a wider transnational smuggling network and suspected money laundering activities, according to official sources.
Assam: Lakhimpur police bust suspected fake currency racket, six detained
Jul 07, 2026Lakhimpur Police have achieved a major breakthrough in their crackdown on an alleged counterfeit currency racket with the detention of six suspects and the seizure of suspected Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 3 lakh during coordinated raids in the district, officials said on Tuesday, July 7.
70 applied for Citizenship under CAA, 6 approved so far: Assam government
Jul 07, 2026A total of 70 migrants residing in Assam have applied for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), with six applicants having been granted citizenship so far, the Assam government informed the Assembly on July 7.
Assam: Dhubri residents protest new IMFL shop near temples, demand revocation of licence
Jul 07, 2026A controversy has broken out in Assam's Dhubri town after the Excise Department granted permission for the establishment of a new India-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) "ON" shop on D.K. Road in Ward No. 16, prompting protests from residents who have raised concerns over its proximity to prominent temples and residential areas.
Assam: Residents allege misappropriation of funds, incomplete road works in Nagaon's Juria panchayat
Jul 07, 2026Residents of Mahguri Panchayat in Assam's Nagaon district have alleged irregularities in the execution of two rural road projects, claiming that the works remain incomplete despite the full withdrawal of government funds sanctioned for their construction.
Pushback of suspected Bangladeshis unlawful: AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal
Jul 07, 2026All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief and MLA Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday, July 7 criticised the detection, deportation and pushback of suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals, describing the practice as unlawful and contrary to constitutional principles
Assam has India's highest cancer survival rate at 62 per cent: State Health Minister
Jul 07, 2026Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on July 7 claimed that Assam has recorded the highest cancer survival rate in the country at 62 per cent, significantly higher than the national average of 40 per cent, attributing the achievement to the state's decentralised cancer care model and large-scale early detection programme.
Assam CM appreciates opposition's support in anti-drug drive, calls for united fight against menace
Jul 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 7 lauded the opposition for extending support to the government's campaign against drug abuse, stressing that the menace must be eradicated through a united effort cutting across political lines
Guwahati Municipal Corporation cracks down on littering, public urination with spot fines
Jul 07, 2026The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has notified a schedule of spot fines for various sanitation-related offences as part of its drive to promote cleanliness and improve public hygiene across the city.
Police-escorted truck movement resumes on Assam–Manipur border after prolonged disruption
Jul 07, 2026The movement of goods-laden trucks on the Assam–Manipur border resumed on July 7 under police escort after hundreds of vehicles remained stranded for several days due to security concerns.
Assam CM says BJP has no links with accused in Guwahati road rage assault; one arrested
Jul 07, 2026A road rage assault case in Guwahati has led to the arrest of an accused after a complaint and a viral video surfaced. The case drew political attention after claims of a BJP link, which the chief minister denied while warning of strict legal action.
Assam expands CM-FLIGHT programme, plans training in Korean, German and other foreign languages
Jul 07, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 7 said the state government will expand its flagship CM-FLIGHT programme by introducing training in Korean, German and other foreign languages to prepare youth for overseas employment opportunities.
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