Assam: Nalbari DSP transferred amid probe into NEET aspirant sacred thread controversy
Jun 23, 2026Nalbari Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kusum Kumar Basumatary has been transferred to the 21st Assam Police Battalion (APBn) at Katlicherra in Hailakandi district amid an ongoing inquiry into allegations that a NEET aspirant was forced to remove his sacred thread during frisking at an examination centre in Nalbari.
Assam cabinet clears automatic land conversion for MSMEs, solar projects; eases rules for private universities and schools
Jun 23, 2026The Assam Cabinet on June 23 approved a series of reforms aimed at boosting industrial growth, education and tourism in the state, including automatic conversion of agricultural land for setting up micro, khadi and allied enterprises as well as solar power projects.
‘Anarchic forces do not want Assam’s development’: Pijush Hazarika on cancellation of Japan PM’s visit
Jun 23, 2026Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on June 23 expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the proposed visit of the Prime Minister of Japan to Assam, alleging that "anarchic forces" do not want the state's development.
Assam WCD Department, ITC Review Early Childhood Development Initiative Across 11 Districts
Jun 23, 2026The first meeting of the Project Management Committee (PMC) constituted under the three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITC Limited and the Women & Child Development (WCD) Department, Government of Assam, was held on June 23 to review progress and strengthen efforts towards early childhood development across 11 districts of the state.
Garima Saikia Garg unveils life-size statue of Zubeen Garg in Assam's Bongaigaon
Jun 23, 2026Garima Saikia Garg, wife of renowned Assamese singer and music icon Zubeen Garg, on June 23 unveiled a full-length statue of the artist at the International Academy of Scholars in Kharija Dalaigaon, Bongaigaon.
Health at risk? Assam school faces heat over mid-day meal and water crisis
Jun 23, 2026Serious allegations of negligence and irregularities have surfaced at Alok Primary School in Khoomtai under the Sonari Education Block of Charaideo district, raising concerns over the health and welfare of students.
Assam approves Rs 9.75 crore VRS for tea corporation staff, brings homestays under regulatory framework
Jun 23, 2026The Assam Cabinet approved new homestay rules requiring at least eight rooms for registration. It also eased land norms for private universities as part of its push on tourism, education and investment.
Japan PM's Assam visit called off; reason not shared with state: Himanta
Jun 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 23 said the proposed visit of the Prime Minister of Japan to Assam has been cancelled due to logistical issues, though the Japanese leader's visit to New Delhi will proceed as scheduled.
Assam rolls out e-Zero FIR system for cyber fraud complaints
Jun 23, 2026The Assam government on Tuesday, June 23, launched the e-Zero FIR initiative, under which cyber fraud complaints registered through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or the cybercrime helpline 1930 will be automatically converted into First Information Reports (FIRs).
Assam: Dhubri's BN College launches skill development internship programme in collaboration with Kasturba Gandhi Memorial Trust
Jun 23, 2026Bholanath College has begun a credit-linked skill development internship with the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust for fourth-semester students. The programme ties NEP requirements to hands-on vocational training aimed at self-reliance and employability.
Assam's Margherita administration arranges alternative LPG distribution to ensure uninterrupted supply
Jun 23, 2026The Margherita Co-District Administration has reassigned pending LPG bookings to alternate distributors across selected areas. The temporary move is aimed at maintaining uninterrupted cylinder supply and ensuring consumers pay notified rates.
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council marks 75th Foundation Day with appointments, awards and cultural events
Jun 23, 2026The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) celebrated its 75th Foundation Day on Tuesday, June 23, with a series of events, including flag unfurling ceremonies, tributes to prominent leaders, distribution of appointment letters and awards, and cultural programmes.
Assam's tea garden education landscape transformed with 218 model schools: Himanta
Jun 23, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, June 23, highlighted the state's efforts to improve educational opportunities in tea garden areas, stating that 218 Tea Garden Model Schools have been established across the state to provide quality education to students from tea community backgrounds.
Zubeen Kshetra to remain closed from June 22 to 25 during Ambubachi Mela observance
Jun 23, 2026The committee overseeing the memorial dedicated to late singer Zubeen Garg has announced that the site will remain closed for three days in observance of Ambubachi Mela, mirroring traditions associated with the annual festival at Kamakhya Temple.
Garima Garg gets succession certificate for Zubeen Garg's assets; Manager Siddhartha Sharma faces fund diversion allegations
Jun 23, 2026A court in Guwahati has granted Garima Garg a succession certificate for select financial assets left behind by singer Zubeen Garg, while allegations of fund diversion against his manager Siddhartha Sharma have surfaced in related legal proceedings.
Keeping Ambubachi Sacred, Keeping Nature Safe
Jun 23, 2026As Ambubachi draws lakhs to Kamakhya Temple, calls are growing for cleaner pilgrimage practices. The push links devotion with environmental responsibility so Nilachal Hill is left safer after the festival.
Guwahati businessman detained after wife's birthday celebration on Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu sparks public outcry
Jun 23, 2026A Guwahati-based businessman was detained by police after videos of an elaborate birthday celebration held on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu surfaced on social media, prompting widespread criticism and raising concerns over traffic disruption and misuse of public infrastructure
Assam: Margherita’s 150-year-old cemetery, graveyard and mosque reflect rich colonial-era heritage
Jun 23, 2026The centuries-old Christian Cemetery, Central Kabarstan (graveyard), and historic mosque at Margherita in Assam's Tinsukia district continue to stand as symbols of the town's multicultural heritage and its pivotal role in the development of the tea, coal, railway and petroleum industries during the British era.
Cachar Police seize suspected Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.9 crore in Assam's Silchar; one arrested
Jun 23, 2026Cachar Police seized 29,200 suspected Yaba tablets worth about Rs 2.9 crore in Silchar and arrested one person. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the haul was another major blow to the drug network as the investigation continues.
Police patrol vehicle crashes into parked car; lawyer alleges personnel were intoxicated
Jun 23, 2026A police patrol vehicle allegedly crashed into a parked car and damaged an electric pole in the early hours of the morning, June 23, prompting allegations of negligence and possible intoxication against the personnel on board.
Major breakthrough for Dhubri police: Nine arrested as Gauripur police bust theft ring, recover huge cache of stolen goods
Jun 23, 2026Gauripur Police in Dhubri district have dismantled an alleged theft syndicate and arrested nine individuals suspected of involvement in a series of burglaries targeting residential houses and places of worship across the region.
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