11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals detained at Guwahati railway station
Jul 08, 2026A total of 11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Guwahati Railway Station during a recent operation, according to sources.
AIUDF leaders submit memorandum to Assam CM seeking rollback of Uniform Civil Code
Jul 08, 2026A delegation of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), led by party president and Binnakandi MLA Badruddin Ajmal, met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at his office in Guwahati on Wednesday, July 8 and submitted a memorandum raising several issues, including its opposition to the recently enacted Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
Over 82,700 hectares of Assam land under occupation by neighbouring states: Minister
Jul 08, 2026Assam informed the Assembly that 82,751.86 hectares across 18 districts remain under the control of four neighbouring states. The government said it is pursuing dialogue and has signed agreements with Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh to address the boundary disputes.
Over 36,000 declared foreigners in Assam since 2021, only 196 repatriated: Atul Bora
Jul 08, 2026More than 36,000 people have been declared foreigners by Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam since 2021, but only 196 have been repatriated to Bangladesh during the period, the Assam Assembly was informed on July 8.
Gauhati University clarifies on guest house project, says no 'VIP dining hall' planned
Jul 08, 2026Gauhati University on Wednesday, July 8 clarified that the proposed construction work at its Guest House is aimed at expanding common facilities for visitors associated with the institution and that the reference to a "VIP Dining Hall" in an initial tender document was an inadvertent error that has since been corrected.
Assam: APDCL suspends engineer over alleged dereliction of duty, initiates inquiry
Jul 08, 2026The Sub-Divisional Engineer (SDE) of the Lakhipur Electrical Sub-Division under the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), Dibakar Das, has been placed under suspension over allegations of gross negligence and dereliction of duty in connection with delays in restoring electricity supply.
Assam clarifies Uriamghat 'Tax' incident not linked to Naga community or Nagaland Government
Jul 08, 2026The Assam Government on Wednesday, July 8 clarified that the recent incident in the Uriamghat border area, where villagers were allegedly asked to pay Rs 110 per household as "House Tax" and "Census Tax", was the handiwork of a few identified miscreants and had no connection with the Naga community or the Government of Nagaland.
Assam appoints Nojit Kemprai as North Cachar Hills executive member, removes Amendu Hojai
Jul 08, 2026Assam has appointed Nojit Kemprai as an Executive Member of the 13th North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council and removed Amendu Hojai from the post. The July 8 notification said Hojai will continue as a Member of the Autonomous Council and the order took effect immediately.
Assam targets completion of two lakh PMAY-G houses in next 100 days: Minister Atul Bora
Jul 08, 2026Assam has set a 100-day target to complete and hand over two lakh PMAY-G houses. The announcement in the Assembly came as the government agreed to examine allegations over geo-tagging irregularities.
Assam's Longtong village celebrates Tuluni festival with cultural performances and traditional rituals
Jul 08, 2026The traditional Tuluni harvest festival of the Sümi Naga community was celebrated with enthusiasm and cultural fervour at the historic Longtong Sema Naga Village in Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday, bringing together community members, scholars, officials and visitors from different parts of the state.
Assam: Baksa launches entrepreneurship development programme for 1438 CMAAA 2.0 beneficiaries
Jul 08, 2026The district administration on Wednesday launched a three-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for beneficiaries under CMAAA 2.0, with the inaugural session held at Baksa Polytechnic, the nodal institute for conducting the training programme.
MLA Akhil Gogoi blames Arunachal hydropower projects for flood crisis in Assam
Jul 08, 2026Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday, July 8 alleged that large hydropower projects under construction in Arunachal Pradesh are contributing to the worsening flood and erosion situation in Assam, claiming that sudden releases of water from the dams are aggravating the state's annual flood crisis.
Two youths arrested with country-made pistol, live ammunition in Assam's Chirang
Jul 08, 2026Two youths were arrested after police recovered a country-made pistol and four rounds of live ammunition from their possession during an operation in Assam's Chirang district, officials said.
Central team begins four-day assessment of flood losses in Assam
Jul 08, 2026A six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from the Government of India arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday, July 7, for a four-day assessment of flood damage in Assam, covering losses caused by floods during 2025 and 2026.
Assam youth dies at Hyderabad worksite, family seeks help
Jul 08, 2026In yet another tragic incident involving an Assamese migrant worker, a youth from Margherita in Tinsukia district died after allegedly falling from the top of an under-construction building in Hyderabad, leaving his family devastated.
Dibrugarh battles fresh Brahmaputra erosion as water resources dept launches overnight protection work
Jul 08, 2026The Water Resources Department carried out overnight erosion-control operations using geo bags and mega bags along the Brahmaputra riverbank at Tingkhong Bhanga Ali in Mohanaghat, Dibrugarh, after a fresh spell of severe erosion triggered panic among residents.
'Genuine Indians being pushed back from Assam to Bangladesh in the dark': AIUDF
Jul 08, 2026The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on July 8 submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, raising a range of issues including the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), eviction drives, the pushback of illegal immigrants and law and order.
Assam: Parents begin hunger strike seeking justice for 14-year-old daughter who died by suicide
Jul 08, 2026The parents of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly died by suicide following mental harassment by a school teacher and the father of a classmate have launched a 25-hour hunger strike in Assam's Moran, demanding the immediate arrest of those they hold responsible for their daughter's death.
Assam considers new Rongpur Development Block office, Panchayat infrastructure upgrade in Cachar after delimitation
Jul 08, 2026The Assam Government is considering a proposal to construct a new office building for the newly created Rongpur Development Block in Cachar district, along with the construction and renovation of several Panchayat office buildings affected by the recent delimitation exercise.
Assam's Joysagar milk chilling plant lies defunct, locals allege waste of public funds
Jul 08, 2026A milk chilling plant built over a decade ago at Joysagar in Assam's Sivasagar district has fallen into complete disrepair, with locals alleging that the project has become a symbol of wasted public funds and administrative neglect.
Assam identifies erosion-prone areas in Cachar, plans flood protection works in Udharbond
Jul 08, 2026The Assam Government told the Assembly it has identified erosion-prone stretches in Cachar and proposed permanent protection works in Udharbond. The update comes as recurring monsoon floods continue to endanger villages, farmland and infrastructure in the district.
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