World Environment Day observed across Assam's Baksa; over 5,100 saplings planted and distributed
Jun 05, 2026Baksa observed World Environment Day with plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns and awareness programmes across the district. The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign will continue until 17 September 2026 to promote conservation and expand green cover.
Assam plants over 1.2 crore saplings in 8 hours; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails women's contribution
Jun 05, 2026Assam planted over 1.2 crore saplings in just over eight hours on World Environment Day. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma credited women, especially SHG members, for leading the record drive.
Amit Shah announces smart border infrastructure across all BSF-deployed areas to boost national security in Tripura
Jun 05, 2026Amit Shah told BSF personnel in Tripura that smart border systems will be set up in all areas where the force is deployed. He said the near-complete project will tighten surveillance, strengthen border management and support troops with better facilities.
Assam cabinet expansion: 12 MLAs take oath, four new faces join Himanta Biswa Sarma ministry
Jun 05, 2026The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government is expanding its council of ministers today, June 5, with the induction of 12 legislators, including four first-time ministers, in a move aimed at strengthening the NDA government following its emphatic victory in the recent Assembly elections.
Assam's Nagaon Police seize heroin, 778 narcotic tablets; two arrested in anti-drug operation
Jun 05, 2026Nagaon Police seized heroin, 778 suspected intoxicating tablets and cash in a late-night raid at Bhakatgaon, arresting Mofidul Islam and Jasmin Sultana. The case is under investigation as police trace the source of the drugs and any wider network.
Woman allegedly drugged and robbed by fake finance agents in Guwahati's Boragaon
Jun 05, 2026A woman in Guwahati's Boragaon area was allegedly drugged and robbed by two youths posing as finance company workers. Police are examining CCTV footage and tracking a suspected Pulsar motorcycle as the investigation continues.
Massive fire guts restaurant in Guwahati's Six Mile; property worth over Rs 50 lakh destroyed
Jun 05, 2026A major fire gutted Cafe 7 in Guwahati's Six Mile area early on June 5. The blaze destroyed the restaurant, caused losses of over Rs 50 lakh and is under investigation.
Gajraj Corps, Gauhati University discuss stronger Army-academia partnership
Jun 05, 2026Gajraj Corps officers met Gauhati University leaders in Guwahati to discuss closer Army-academia collaboration. The talks focused on experiential learning, youth engagement and broader national development goals.
Thieves break into Namghar in Guwahati's Paltan Bazar, steal cash after breaching wall
Jun 05, 2026Unidentified thieves allegedly broke into a Namghar in Guwahati's Paltan Bazar by breaching a wall and stole cash. The burglary has alarmed devotees and residents, with police set to check nearby CCTV footage.
Assam: Five detained after anti-drug drive turns violent in Nagaon's Herapati village
Jun 05, 2026A police crackdown has been launched after an anti-drug campaign by villagers allegedly turned into vandalism and looting in Herapati village of Assam's Nagaon.
Assam: Four of family killed in devastating pre-dawn fire at Guwahati rental compound
Jun 05, 2026Four members of a family, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed after a fire broke out at a rented residential compound in Guwahati's Jalukbari area before dawn on June 5, trapping the victims inside their home.
Arunachal Pradesh forms high-powered panel on non-APST lineage claims and indigenous rights
Jun 05, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh government has constituted a High-Powered Committee to examine issues related to non-APST lineage claims and recommend measures for the protection of indigenous rights in the state.
Assam: Massive sinkhole appears on newly renovated road in Nagaon, corruption allegations surface
Jun 05, 2026A large sinkhole-like cavity has emerged on a recently renovated road in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering allegations of substandard construction and irregularities in the execution of a government-funded infrastructure project.
Assam: Unidentified youth found dead at playground in Nagaon's Juria
Jun 05, 2026An unidentified youth was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a playground in Assam's Nagaon district, police said on June 5.
Assam emerging as northeast's growth engine, says Himanta Biswa Sarma at NEC plenary
Jun 05, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 4 asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its distance from the rest of India but by its proximity to Southeast Asia, highlighting the region's growing role as a gateway for trade, connectivity and economic development.
Assam: Drug peddler held with heroin during anti-narcotics operation in Kamrup
Jun 04, 2026Police apprehended an alleged drug peddler and seized suspected heroin during a raid conducted at 3 No. Tupamari under Nagarbera Police Station in Assam's Kamrup district on June 4.
Nilima Devi’s inclusion signals strengthening of women’s representation in Assam Cabinet: Dilip Saikia
Jun 04, 2026Preparations are underway for the expansion of the Assam Cabinet, with twelve ministers set to take the oath of office on Friday, BJP Assam State President Dilip Saikia announced on Thursday, June 4.
Assam: Nagaon Police uncover alleged passport forgery racket, three arrested
Jun 04, 2026A major alleged passport fraud racket has come under the scanner in Assam's Nagaon district following the arrest of three individuals, including a self-styled journalist, in connection with the alleged forgery of documents used for obtaining passports.
Moran and Motok organisations call 48-hour bandh in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh over Cabinet representation issue
Jun 04, 2026Several organisations representing the Moran and Motok communities on Thursday, June 4 announced a 48-hour bandh across Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts, protesting the exclusion of community representatives from the newly constituted state cabinet.
Four new faces among 12 ministers to take oath on June 5: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, June 5, announced the induction of 12 ministers into the state cabinet, including four new faces, in a move that will raise the strength of the Council of Ministers to 17. Two positions in the 19-member cabinet will continue to remain vacant.
Assam: Fishery department launches major crackdown on illegal fishing in Brahmaputra
Jun 04, 2026In a major enforcement drive aimed at protecting aquatic biodiversity during the breeding season, the Fishery Department conducted a large-scale operation against illegal fishing activities in the Brahmaputra River under Kamrup district on Thursday, June 4.
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