Assam closely monitoring Meghalaya situation, minister Atul Bora says situation may take days to normalise
Aug 23, 2026Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Sunday, August 23 said the state government was closely monitoring the situation in neighbouring Meghalaya following recent incidents of violence and called for dialogue among all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the inter-state concerns.
AssamSAT moves closer to implementation as partner selection enters final stage: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 23, 2026AssamSAT has entered the final stage of implementation as Assam evaluates partner bids. The project is expected to bring Earth observation data into governance and development planning.
Assam: Giant Bengal Monitor lizard rescued from house in Cachar, second such rescue in 23 days
Aug 23, 2026A giant Bengal monitor lizard was rescued from beneath a bed inside a house at Siddheshwar Part-II village in Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, August 23 morning, causing a stir among local residents.
Minor's complaint allegedly rejected by Samaguri Police over 'love trap' case in Assam's Nagaon
Aug 23, 2026The Samaguri Police in Assam's Nagaon district have come under scrutiny following allegations that a complaint from the mother of a minor girl was not accepted in connection with an alleged case involving a young man.
Truck carrying 32 cattle intercepted in Assam's Kaliabor, one held
Aug 23, 2026Police in Assam’s Kaliabor seized a truck carrying 32 cattle allegedly being transported illegally and detained one person in connection with the case.
Tezpur University Teachers seek Centre’s decision on enquiry report against Vice Chancellor
Aug 23, 2026The Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA) has urged the Ministry of Education to take an early decision on the enquiry report concerning allegations of irregularities against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, saying the university community has been awaiting the outcome for months.
Complaint filed against Assam's Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain over alleged remarks supporting violence
Aug 23, 2026A complaint has been lodged against Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain over alleged remarks seen as supporting violence. The complainants said the statement went against non-violence and sought action from the authorities.
Assam: Major Police success in Nagaon’s Juria, stolen gold and silver ornaments recovered; one arrested
Aug 23, 2026Juria Police in Nagaon recovered allegedly stolen gold and silver ornaments and arrested Tayebur Rahman. Investigators are questioning him over possible links to other theft cases and a 2021 case.
Theft cases rise in Assam Nagaon’s Rangaloo, 140 litres of diesel stolen from dumper
Aug 23, 2026A dumper parked inside a house compound in Rangaloo was allegedly drained of 140 litres of diesel overnight. The incident has added to residents' concerns over repeated thefts and demands for stronger night patrolling.
Motorcycle, car catch fire on Assam's Silchar-Sonai road, suffer extensive damage
Aug 23, 2026A motorcycle caught fire on Silchar-Sonai Road near Aulia Bazar, and the flames spread to a parked car. Police have taken both damaged vehicles for investigation as the cause remains unknown.
Assam’s Laokhowa records first-ever sighting of rare migratory Smew
Aug 23, 2026Assam’s Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the Smew (Mergellus albellus), a rare migratory waterbird, for the first time, marking a significant addition to the protected area’s documented bird diversity and highlighting the ecological importance of its wetland habitats.
Heavy rain triggers artificial flooding in several parts of Assam's Margherita, residents rescued
Aug 23, 2026Several areas of Margherita subdivision in Assam’s Tinsukia district were inundated following heavy rainfall, with artificial flooding reported in multiple wards of the Margherita Municipal Board and parts of Ledo Colliery.
Assam: Masked men break into Dhubri residence for third time in a month, flee after attacking resident
Aug 23, 2026A masked duo allegedly broke into a residence in Dhubri's Char Main Road area in the early hours of Sunday, August 23 and attacked a family member with a sharp weapon when he attempted to resist them, police said.
Injured Tricarinate Hill Turtle rescued from Brahmaputra, released after treatment: Himanta
Aug 23, 2026Assam’s community-led conservation efforts recently helped rescue an injured Tricarinate Hill Turtle that had been swept away by upstream floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, August 23.
Assam vehicles turned back from Meghalaya despite assurance of safe passage
Aug 23, 2026Assam-registered vehicles heading towards Shillong were reportedly turned back from Barapani on Sunday, August 23, even as the governments of Assam and Meghalaya had agreed a day earlier on measures to restore normalcy and ensure safe movement of vehicles and tourists between the two States.
Assam: Residents allege fresh encroachment, construction on government and Sattra land in Dhing
Aug 23, 2026Residents of Balisatra and adjoining areas of Dumdumia in Nagaon’s Dhing have raised concerns over alleged fresh encroachment and construction on government and Sattra land, claiming that the activities have created fear and insecurity among indigenous residents.
‘Free Pranab Doley, Save Kaziranga’: Artist Marshall Baruah stages protest through painting at Dibrugarh University
Aug 23, 2026“Free Pranab Doley, Save Kaziranga” — this was the message conveyed through a protest painting by artist Marshall Baruah at Dibrugarh University on August 22, as opposition grows to the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park.
Seven business establishments gutted in massive fire, losses estimated at Rs 50 lakh in Assam's Gohpur
Aug 23, 2026A massive fire broke out at Purupbari Centre in Gohpur during the night, gutting seven business establishments located along the National Highway.
Meghalaya to compensate Assam vehicles damaged in Shillong violence
Aug 23, 2026Meghalaya has promised compensation for Assam-registered vehicles damaged during the Shillong violence and medical care for those injured. The two states have also set up tighter coordination as arrests, FIRs and escorted movement continue after the unrest.
Six alleged infiltrators prevented from entering India through Assam: Himanta
Aug 23, 2026Six people described as “illegal infiltrators” were prevented from entering India through Assam’s South Salmara district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam: Two vehicles carrying 20 cattle seized at Kathiatoli, two drivers detained
Aug 23, 2026Illegal cattle transportation continues to be reported in Assam's Nagaon, with Kathiatoli Police seizing two vehicles allegedly carrying 20 cattle during a late-night operation.
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