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Assam: Four of family killed in devastating pre-dawn fire at Guwahati rental compound

Jun 05, 2026

Four 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

Arunachal Pradesh forms high-powered panel on non-APST lineage claims and indigenous rights

Jun 05, 2026

The 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, 2026

A 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

Assam: Unidentified youth found dead at playground in Nagaon's Juria

Jun 05, 2026

An 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

Assam emerging as northeast's growth engine, says Himanta Biswa Sarma at NEC plenary

Jun 05, 2026

Assam 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

Assam: Drug peddler held with heroin during anti-narcotics operation in Kamrup

Jun 04, 2026

Police 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

Nilima Devi’s inclusion signals strengthening of women’s representation in Assam Cabinet: Dilip Saikia

Jun 04, 2026

Preparations 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

Assam: Nagaon Police uncover alleged passport forgery racket, three arrested

Jun 04, 2026

A 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

Moran and Motok organisations call 48-hour bandh in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh over Cabinet representation issue

Jun 04, 2026

Several 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

Four new faces among 12 ministers to take oath on June 5: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jun 04, 2026

Assam 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, 2026

In 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.

Assam CM announces 12 member council of ministers ahead of swearing-in ceremony on June 5

Assam CM announces 12 member council of ministers ahead of swearing-in ceremony on June 5

Jun 04, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, June 4 announced the names of 12 Members of the Assam Legislative Assembly who will be sworn in as Cabinet Ministers in the Government of Assam on June 5.

Prohibitory order issued on river activities during monsoon season in Kamrup

Prohibitory order issued on river activities during monsoon season in Kamrup

Jun 04, 2026

In view of the rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries due to continuous rainfall during the ongoing monsoon season, Kamrup District Magistrate Deba Kumar Mishra has issued a prohibitory order under Section 30 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to prevent loss of life and ensure public safety.

Assam Police arrest mastermind behind sensational armed robbery at hotel owner's residence

Jun 04, 2026

Police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a sensational robbery at the residence of the owner of Hotel Manbhori in Moran, bringing a major breakthrough in a case that had remained under investigation for more than a year.

Assam to roll out cell broadcast system for disaster alerts across state

Assam to roll out cell broadcast system for disaster alerts across state

Jun 04, 2026

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on June 4 announced plans to implement the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) across the state to provide citizens with real-time emergency alerts during disasters.

Major anti-narcotics crackdown in Cachar; heroin, codeine syrup and tramadol seized, multiple arrests made

Major anti-narcotics crackdown in Cachar; heroin, codeine syrup and tramadol seized, multiple arrests made

Jun 04, 2026

Cachar Police carried out a series of successful anti-narcotics operations across the district, seizing large quantities of heroin, codeine cough syrup and tramadol tablets while arresting several alleged drug traffickers and peddlers

Assam's Maibang police station OC receives DGP's commendation for outstanding service

Assam's Maibang police station OC receives DGP's commendation for outstanding service

Jun 04, 2026

Himangshu Jyoti Gohain, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Maibang Police Station in Assam's Dima Hasao district, has been awarded a commendation letter by the Director General of Police (DGP), Assam, in recognition of his dedicated service and professional excellence.

Assam: BTC council to revive cattle markets, approves land pattas for landless families

Jun 04, 2026

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Executive Council on June 4 took two major decisions aimed at boosting economic activity and addressing land ownership issues in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Speculation mounts over Assam cabinet expansion; probable list of ministers emerges ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Speculation mounts over Assam cabinet expansion; probable list of ministers emerges ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Jun 04, 2026

Political circles in Assam are abuzz with speculation ahead of the much-anticipated expansion of the state cabinet, scheduled to take place on June 5 at the Jyoti Bishnu Kala Mandir in Guwahati.

Assam: Hundreds of devotees attend Bhagavata recitation and discourse programme in Nagaon's Jalah village

Jun 04, 2026

A spiritually vibrant atmosphere prevailed in Jalah village of Assam's Nagaon as hundreds of devotees gathered for a Bhagavata recitation and discourse programme organised by Kalpataru Prathamik under the aegis of the Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha.

Newly married woman found dead in Assam's Goalpara, family alleges murder

Jun 04, 2026

A newly married woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Assam's Goalpara district, with her family alleging that she was poisoned and murdered by her husband and in-laws.