Assam: LPG shortage sparks protest, road blockade at Margherita gas supply office
Jun 12, 2026Widespread anger over the shortage of LPG cooking gas cylinders triggered protests and a temporary road blockade in Assam's Margherita on June 12, as consumers accused distributors of irregular supply and delays in cylinder delivery.
Over 1.07 lakh girls vaccinated under Assam’s HPV drive, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 12, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's HPV vaccination drive has covered more than 1.07 lakh girls. He said the programme is central to preventing cervical cancer and improving long-term health outcomes.
Assam's Sivasagar Police continue anti-drug crackdown, one peddler arrested with suspected narcotics
Jun 12, 2026Sivasagar Police arrested Hanif Ali in Jengonikatia and seized suspected narcotics from him. The action comes amid intensified district operations against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
Vehicle carrying 60 LPG cylinders seized in Assam's Bongaigaon; black marketing suspected
Jun 12, 2026A vehicle carrying LPG cylinders was seized by police in Assam's Bongaigaon district after local residents allegedly detained it on suspicion of illegal transportation and possible black marketing of cooking gas cylinders.
Four held in Assam's Nagaon for allegedly stealing and trafficking dogs to other states
Jun 12, 2026Four alleged dog thieves were arrested by Samaguri Police during a late-night operation on June 11 in Assam's Nagaon district.
Cold storage facility lies abandoned in Assam's Samaguri, farmers demand immediate operationalisation
Jun 12, 2026At a time when farmers across Assam are struggling due to the lack of adequate cold storage facilities, the neglected state of a cold storage unit in Samaguri's Rongagarh area of Nagaon district has come under scrutiny, triggering resentment among local residents.
Special court to hear bail pleas of Zubeen Garg’s former bodyguards in disproportionate assets case
Jun 12, 2026A special court will hear the bail pleas of Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora on June 12 in a disproportionate assets case. The petitions come after a fast-track court rejected their earlier requests and the vigilance probe continues.
Assam's Juria Police arrest suspected drug peddler with heroin
Jun 12, 2026Juria Police arrested Ansarul Haque after recovering suspected heroin during an operation in Nagaon district. The case has led to a wider probe into the source of the contraband and possible trafficking links.
Royal Bengal Tiger found mutilated in Assam, poaching suspected
Jun 12, 2026A mutilated carcass of a Royal Bengal Tiger was recovered from a sandbar along the Gabharu River in Assam's Sonitpur district on June 11, raising suspicions of poaching, forest officials said.
Assam-Nagaland sign MoU to unlock hydrocarbon potential along disputed border areas
Jun 11, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, June 11 said the long-pending boundary issue between Assam and Nagaland has been addressed through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the utilisation of hydrocarbon resources in the disputed areas and ensuring benefits for the people and the nation.
AFSPA likely to be lifted from most of Northeast by next year: Amit Shah
Jun 11, 2026Amit Shah said AFSPA is likely to be withdrawn from almost the entire Northeast by next year after a tripartite MoU on oil exploration was signed by the Centre, Assam and Nagaland. He said the agreement reflects improving peace in the region and could unlock long-stalled resource development.
Assam: Administration seals rehabilitation centre in Nagaon following alleged mismanagement reports
Jun 11, 2026The Nagaon district administration has sealed the ‘Wish Welfare Foundation’ rehabilitation centre following an inspection that reportedly found violations of prescribed guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for rehabilitation facilities.
Woman found dead at residence in Dibrugarh; police probe underway
Jun 11, 2026Police have launched an investigation following the death of a woman under suspicious circumstances at Milan Nagar in Assam's Dibrugarh district.
12 cattle rescued from mango-laden pickup van in Assam's Barpeta; one dead
Jun 11, 2026Assam Police rescued 12 cattle from a pickup van in Barpeta district after they were allegedly being transported illegally under the cover of mango crates, officials said on June 11.
Assam Minister Ashok Singhal visits historic Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Gurudwara in Dhubri
Jun 11, 2026Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister and Dhubri district Guardian Minister Ashok Singhal on June 11 visited the historic Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji Gurudwara in Dhubri and paid tribute to the legacy and sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.
AMSU stages human chain protest in Nagaon over alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad
Jun 11, 2026The All Assam Minority Students' Union (AMSU) on June 11 organised a one-hour human chain protest at Singimari in Assam's Nagaon district, demanding action against individuals accused of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad on social media.
Rabha Hasong Joutho Mancha felicitates four MLAs, reiterates demand for RHAC constitutional recognition
Jun 11, 2026The Rabha Hasong Joutho Mancha, a constituent ally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), on June 11 organised a grand felicitation ceremony at Gandhi Maidan in Boko to honour four newly elected legislators from the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area.
Customer alleges cockroach found in food at newly opened Dibrugarh commercial complex
Jun 11, 2026A customer has alleged that a cockroach was found in a packaged food item purchased from a newly opened outlet at a commercial complex in Dibrugarh, raising concerns over food safety and hygiene standards.
Assam's Majuli administration destroys illegal liquor worth over Rs 15 lakh
Jun 11, 2026Majuli district administration and police destroyed seized illegal IMFL at Darbar Chapori on June 11. The court-directed exercise signalled continued action against the illicit liquor trade in the district.
AATSU opposes rehabilitation of Laika families in Tirap Tribal Belt Areas of Tinsukia
Jun 11, 2026All Assam Tangsa Students Union has opposed the proposed rehabilitation of Laika families in Tinsukia's Tirap Tribal Belt. The union said the move could affect the area's ecological and demographic balance.
Eight Assam artistes honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
Jun 11, 2026Eight artistes from Assam have been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2024 and 2025, bringing national recognition to the state's rich cultural heritage.
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