‘Ma-Beta’ duo trying to create anarchy: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sonia, Rahul
Aug 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of provoking unrest and opposing the nation. He linked the charge to the Vande Mataram row and warned about a future Congress government.
Fresh death threat to Assam CM on social media, Juria police search accused’s house
Aug 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has received a fresh alleged death threat through social media, with Juria police conducting a search at the residence of a man in Garaimari in Nagaon district.
Assam extends interim flood relief to 31,951 more families in four districts
Aug 17, 2026The Assam government has extended its interim flood relief programme to another 31,951 families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat, taking the total number of beneficiaries receiving one-time financial assistance of Rs 15,000 to 96,842, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 17.
Akhil Gogoi urges PM to declare floods in three Assam districts a national disaster
Aug 17, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the recent floods in Assam’s Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts a “national disaster” and provide Rs 10 lakh each to affected families and business establishments.
Assam: Five-day intensive drug inspection drive conducted across Barpeta
Aug 17, 2026An intensive five-day drug inspection drive was conducted across Barpeta district by teams of drug inspectors, leading to the detection of several regulatory violations, seizure of medicines and sealing of multiple pharmacies and storage premises.
Supreme Court rejects Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea in Zubeen Garg death case
Aug 17, 2026The Supreme Court on Monday, August 17, rejected the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the key accused in the case related to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year. The matter will next be heard on October 5.
P Chidambaram is not just a 'dimagi Naxal' he is a 'pure Naxal': Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 17, 2026Addressing a press conference on August 17, Sarma said Chidambaram was not merely a "dimagi Naxal" and questioned whether his tenure as Union Home Minister should be examined in connection with the government's efforts to combat Left-Wing Extremism.
Rape accused shot in leg while allegedly trying to escape police custody in Assam’s Chirang
Aug 17, 2026A rape accused was shot in the leg by police in Assam’s Chirang district while allegedly attempting to escape custody during an investigation, police said.
Kaziranga ESZ row: ‘If 10-km zone remains, how will people in Bokakhat, Kaliabor live?’ Himanta hits Congress
Aug 17, 2026He said residents of Bokakhat and Kaliabor had already approached the Supreme Court over the issue and that local communities had been protesting for years against restrictions that could affect their homes, livelihoods and businesses.
Supreme Court to hear Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea in Zubeen Garg death case
Aug 17, 2026The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday, August 17 the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the key accused in the case related to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening Himanta Biswa Sarma remanded in 5-day police custody
Aug 17, 2026The accused arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a social media live broadcast has been remanded to five days of police custody.
Assam govt to give Rs 1 lakh to 1,000 farmers; announces youth welfare department, file-clearance drive
Aug 17, 2026The Assam government will honour 1,000 progressive and educated farmers with a cash award of Rs 1 lakh each this year as part of efforts to attract more educated youth towards agriculture, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday, August 17.
Assam: POCSO case accused allegedly absconding from Barpeta detained in Guwahati
Aug 17, 2026A tense situation unfolded at Beltola Tiniali in Guwahati early Monday, August 17 after local residents reportedly detained a young man, identified as Faruk Abdullah, who was allegedly absconding in connection with a POCSO case registered in Barpeta.
New transformer remains non-functional for three months in Assam’s Kaliabor
Aug 17, 2026A transformer installed by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) in Kaliabor has remained non-functional for nearly three months, leaving residents of Bamuni Pathar and Bamuni Gaon struggling with low-voltage problems.
Gaurav Gogoi flags underutilisation of Union disaster funds, targets Assam government
Aug 17, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi cited CAG figures to accuse the Union and Assam governments of failing to utilise disaster funds effectively. His remarks came as Assam continued to deal with floods that have hit several districts and caused more than 100 deaths.
Assam’s BTC schools to start at 7.30 a.m. amid rising temperatures
Aug 17, 2026The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has revised school timings across its jurisdiction from Monday, August 17, in view of the continued rise in temperature and prevailing heatwave-like conditions.
Assam flood situation improves, affected population falls to 51,000
Aug 17, 2026The flood situation in Assam improved further on Sunday, August 16, with the number of people affected by the deluge falling to around 51,000, while five districts remained affected, according to an official bulletin
Leopard attack sparks fear among workers at Assam tea estate
Aug 17, 2026Fear has gripped Lakribam Tea Estate in Assam’s Tingkhong following a leopard attack that left a man seriously injured, with locals alleging that the Forest Department has failed to take adequate action despite repeated incidents.
Assam Congress to launch statewide campaign against coal, stone and sand syndicates
Aug 17, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has decided to launch a statewide mass awareness campaign against coal, stone and sand syndicates, alleging that their activities contributed to the recent floods in the state.
Assam floods: Nearly Rs 150 crore disbursed as interim relief, damage assessment 75 per cent complete
Aug 16, 2026Nearly Rs 150 crore has been disbursed as interim relief to flood-affected people in Assam, while the remaining eligible claims are expected to be cleared by Monday, August 17, according to the state government’s latest review of the flood response.
Assamese Sattriya dancer Rodali Bora opens ‘Nritya Sangam’ in London, showcasing Assam’s rich cultural heritage
Aug 16, 2026Rodali Bora opened Nritya Sangam at The Nehru Centre in London with Krishna Vandana and a showcase of Sattriya. The evening brought Assam’s classical and folk traditions to a full house and underlined the state’s expanding global cultural presence.
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