Assam CM reviews Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, pushes for GI tags and organic certification
Jun 08, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed Assam's Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and set fresh directives for the farm sector. The push for GI tags, organic certification and a stakeholder workshop is aimed at improving value addition and farmers' earnings.
CID raids BJP MLA Ramakanta Deuri’s residence in Assam fisheries recruitment scam probe
Jun 08, 2026The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam has conducted a search operation at the residence of BJP MLA Ramakanta Deuri in Morigaon district in connection with the alleged recruitment scam in the Assam Fisheries Development Corporation.
Assam government announces allocation of ministerial portfolios
Jun 08, 2026Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 8, announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers following approval from the Governor of Assam.
Assam Governor pays tribute to martyrs at Swaheed Shraddhanjali ceremony in Guwahati
Jun 08, 2026Assam Governor Amar Lakshman Prasad Acharya paid homage to the state's martyrs at the Swaheed Shraddhanjali ceremony in Guwahati. The event highlighted support for martyrs' families and the enduring inspiration of their sacrifice.
Assam: School submerged in water at Silchar’s Uttar Krishnapur Primary School, concern rises ahead of exams
Jun 08, 2026Waterlogging has virtually submerged Uttar Krishnapur Primary School in Silchar. With monthly examinations due from June 9, parents and guardians are demanding urgent action on the drainage problem.
Assam's Haflong Government College students protest alleged irregularities in exam results
Jun 08, 2026Students of Assam's Haflong Government College on June 8 staged a protest by locking the institution's main gate, demanding transparency in the evaluation process and fair allocation of marks in recent examinations.
Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government to assign portfolios to ministers today
Jun 08, 2026The Assam government will assign portfolios to its newly inducted ministers on June 8. The move advances the formation of Himanta Biswa Sarma's refreshed administrative team after the NDA's election win.
EU delegation begins Assam visit to boost trade, investment and Northeast partnerships
Jun 08, 2026A European Union delegation led by Herve Delphin has begun a two-day visit to Assam for talks with the state government and businesses. The visit is centred on trade, investment and new partnerships across the Northeast in sectors from green energy to semiconductors.
Assam govt expanding healthcare network across tea gardens, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 08, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is expanding healthcare services across tea garden areas. The push includes upgraded hospitals and operational Arogya Mandirs to improve access for workers in remote estates.
Union Minister Ajay Tamta reviews NH-10 projects in Sikkim, inspects slope stabilisation works
Jun 08, 2026Ajay Tamta inspected the Rangpo-Ranipool stretch of NH-10 in Sikkim and reviewed ongoing safety works. The measures, including a proposed tunnel, are aimed at reducing landslide disruption and improving all-weather connectivity.
Clash erupts in Guwahati's Arya Nagar over anti-drug protest; several injured
Jun 08, 2026Several people, including a police official, media personnel, and anti-drug activist Jitendra Saloi, were injured after a clash broke out between two groups in Guwahati's Arya Nagar area on June 7 during a protest against the alleged sale of illicit ganja in the locality.
Court to pronounce bail order of four accused in Zubeen Garg murder case today
Jun 08, 2026A Special Fast-Track Court in Assam is set to pronounce its order on the bail pleas of four accused in the Zubeen Garg murder case. The ruling is expected to mark a key step in proceedings that have drawn wide public attention across Assam.
Assam: Five shops gutted in massive fire at Samaguri's Sivasthan market, losses estimated at Rs 50–60 lakh
Jun 08, 2026A major fire broke out late night of June 7 at Sivasthan Market in Assam's Samaguri area, reducing five commercial establishments to ashes and causing extensive property damage.
Main trial in Zubeen Garg death case starts today, witness examination till June 20
Jun 08, 2026Witness examination in the Zubeen Garg death case begins in Assam on June 8. The hearings will shape the prosecution's case in one of the state's most closely watched trials.
Two drug peddlers arrested in Assam's Hojai-Doboka joint operation; 15 heroin-filled soap boxes seized
Jun 08, 2026Hojai and Doboka police arrested two suspected drug peddlers in a joint operation at Bhedauti. The seizure of 15 suspected heroin-filled soap boxes has widened the investigation into possible trafficking links.
‘Failed to meet people’s hopes’: Gaurav Gogoi attacks Assam government over price rise
Jun 08, 2026Gaurav Gogoi accused the Assam government of ignoring price rise during a media interaction at Rajiv Bhawan. He said the Congress is reviewing its setbacks while preparing for upcoming elections.
Devotees flock to Assam's Kamakhya Temple ahead of Ambubachi Mela 2026
Jun 07, 2026Devotees gathered at Assam's Kamakhya Temple ahead of the Ambubachi Mela beginning on June 22. The annual four-day festival draws lakhs of pilgrims as the shrine prepares for special rituals and reopening darshan.
Main accused in Assam's Sivasagar diesel fraud case arrested by police
Jun 07, 2026Sivasagar Police have arrested the main accused involved in a diesel fraud and theft case that came to light earlier this month, officials said on June 7.
Special Assam TET 2026 for LP and UP Levels scheduled on June 28, admit cards available from June 12
Jun 07, 2026The written examination for the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) levels will be conducted on June 28, 2026 (Sunday), according to an official notification issued by the authorities.
Assam's Morigaon DC issues SOP to improve quality of education in schools
Jun 07, 2026Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari has issued a 15-point SOP for schools across the district. The guidelines seek to improve learning outcomes through stronger classroom practices and wider community participation.
Elderly woman arrested with over 1 kg of cannabis in Assam's Nagaon anti-drug operation
Jun 07, 2026A joint team of Rupahihat and Kawoimari police arrested Mumtaz Begum after seizing 1.07 kg of cannabis from her home in Kawoimari Bazaar. Investigators have taken her to Rupahihat Police Station and are examining possible links to a wider narcotics network.
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