Drug peddler arrested with seven containers in Assam's Barpeta Road
Aug 20, 2026Police arrested alleged drug peddler Mizanur Rahman in Barpeta Road and seized seven containers suspected to contain narcotics. The case is part of an intensified crackdown, with investigators tracing the substances' source and possible network links.
Drug peddler arrested with 14.18 grams of heroin, stolen scooter in Guwahati
Aug 20, 2026A Noonmati Police team arrested Haren Kalita during a raid at Borochawk and seized suspected heroin. The operation also led to the recovery of a stolen scooter as investigators probe a wider drug network.
Assam Rifles seize drugs worth Rs 27 crore in Barak, six arrested
Aug 20, 2026A joint team of Assam Rifles, CRPF and Borobekra police intercepted a boat in Tipidor and seized suspected narcotics. The haul, valued at about Rs 27 crore, has been sent for further investigation with six men in custody.
Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga delivers special lecture on journey from conflict to peace at Gauhati University
Aug 20, 2026Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga delivered a special lecture at Gauhati University on his journey from insurgency to peace. The event highlighted dialogue, democratic values and reconciliation as foundations for lasting peace.
Drug peddler arrested with 161 narcotic tablets, cough syrup in Assam's Hatsingimari
Aug 20, 2026Kharuabandha Police arrested Nurul Asid during an anti-drug operation in Hatsingimari. The seizure of 161 narcotic tablets and cough syrup has prompted further investigation into the supply network.
‘Does PM really CARE for Assam?’: Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi seeks Rs 10,000 crore flood package
Aug 20, 2026Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a Rs 10,000 crore package for Assam after the recent floods. He also questioned why PM CARES did not step in as the state faced heavy losses and 105 deaths.
‘Identify all those involved’: Gaurav Gogoi urges Meghalaya to arrest guilty after Shillong violence
Aug 20, 2026Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Meghalaya government to identify and arrest those involved in the Shillong violence. The reported attack on an Assam family and other vehicles has deepened safety concerns on the inter-state route.
Assam's Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi warns District Commissioner over alleged lapses in flood relief
Aug 20, 2026Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi expressed strong displeasure over alleged negligence in the distribution of government relief to flood-affected people in the district.
‘Asked to coordinate closely’: Himanta directs Atul Bora to work with Meghalaya over Shillong violence
Aug 20, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said he asked Atul Bora to coordinate with Meghalaya after the Shillong violence. The move follows disruptions affecting vehicles, commuters and cross-border movement between the two states.
NHRC Special Monitor reviews rural development schemes in Assam’s Kamrup
Aug 20, 2026NHRC Special Monitor Uma Kant reviewed rural development schemes in Assam's Kamrup district and met local panchayat representatives. He praised ongoing efforts while urging stronger plastic waste management and better upkeep of Amrit Sarovar projects.
Stolen bike recovered in Assam's Juria, suspected bike thief arrested
Aug 20, 2026Juria Police arrested Arfan Ali and recovered a stolen motorcycle during an operation in Maheripar. The case has intensified the probe into a suspected long-running motorcycle theft racket in the area.
Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlights 100 days, 100 milestones of Assam government
Aug 20, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah highlighted the Assam government's first 100 days through a "100 Days, 100 Milestones" post. The update linked welfare, infrastructure, healthcare, investment and disaster response to the government's people-centric agenda.
Eight arrested in Guwahati's Hatigaon case over alleged assault, obstruction of Police personnel
Aug 20, 2026Assam Police arrested eight people in the Hatigaon case after an enquiry into a disputed plot at Balijan Path. The case now turns on the court's decision on police custody for two prime accused and judicial custody for six others.
Poacher arrested with two country-made guns inside Assam's Raimona National Park
Aug 20, 2026A suspected poacher was caught by forest personnel inside Assam's Raimona National Park. The arrest led to the recovery of two handmade guns as officials search for five others.
Assam's Dibrugarh Police arrest alleged conman Imtiaz Ali after breaking open door
Aug 20, 2026Police have arrested alleged conman Imtiaz Ali from his residence near the road connecting Chiring Chapori and Amolapatty in Assam's Dibrugarh.
Assam: Illegal hunting of wild birds reported in Nagaon’s Bhakat Gaon
Aug 20, 2026Illegal wildlife hunting continues unabated in Assam. This time, a disturbing incident of illegal wild bird hunting has come to light at Singimari in Bhakat Gaon, under Manipur Top Panchayat in Nagaon district.
Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses water security, JJM-Assam and Silsako Beel rejuvenation with Jal Shakti Minister
Aug 20, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil in New Delhi to review JJM-Assam and the Silsako Beel project. The talks centred on water security and future cooperation on rejuvenating Assam’s urban water bodies and wetlands.
Assam's Morigaon DC reviews construction progress of Model Anganwadi Centre
Aug 20, 2026Morigaon District Commissioner Srishti Singh reviewed the construction progress of the Model Anganwadi Centre at a meeting on 20 August. She asked officials to resolve pending issues quickly and ensure timely completion.
Is Assam's Dhubri’s riverine border emerging as a new route for cross-border jute smuggling?
Aug 20, 2026The India-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of organised jute smuggling through riverine routes, with local reports claiming that consignments are being brought from Bangladesh into India through areas near Takimari and subsequently distributed through local river ghats.
Drug peddler arrested with 9.16 grams of heroin near No. 3 Railway Gate in Guwahati
Aug 20, 2026Panbazar Police arrested Rajibul Rahman near No. 3 Railway Gate after an intelligence-led operation. Officers said 9.16 grams of heroin were seized, and the probe is examining the drug source and any wider links.
Two brothers sentenced to life imprisonment for youth’s murder in Assam's Sonai
Aug 20, 2026A Cachar court sentenced brothers Hussain Ahmed Laskar and Hassan Ahmed Laskar to life imprisonment for the murder of Abdul Alim Laskar in South Mohanpur. The verdict followed a prolonged trial over the 2022 assault that ended in the 26-year-old's death.
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