Cold wave forces closure of all schools in Assam’s Bongaigaon district till January 10
Jan 06, 2026Amid an intense cold wave gripping the region, the Bongaigaon district administration has ordered the temporary closure of all schools in the district in the interest of student health and safety. The directive mandates that all government, provincialised and private educational institutions remain shut from January 7 to January 10, 2026.
Family of Zubeen Garg writes to Assam CM seeking special prosecutor in late music icon's murder case
Jan 06, 2026The family of late Zubeen Garg has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging the state government to reinforce the legal framework to ensure timely, fair and effective justice in a case that sent shockwaves across Assam last year.
Women’s workforce representation set to emerge as key electoral issue: Gaurav Gogoi
Jan 06, 2026Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday, January 6 underscored the growing political consciousness among women across India, stating that issues affecting society at large, particularly those linked to women in the labour workforce, are poised to become a decisive factor in the upcoming elections.
Assam: Protests erupt in Dhubri over relocated liquor shop near temple and school
Jan 06, 2026Tension gripped parts of Dhubri on Tuesday, January 6 as hundreds of residents in the Khalilpur area, located on the outskirts of the town, staged massive protests against the relocation of an Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) “OFF” retail outlet in their neighbourhood. The agitating locals demanded the immediate closure of the shop, alleging that it violates statutory distance norms and poses a serious threat to the area’s social environment.
Assam: Morigaon schools to start at 10 am till January 13 amid severe cold wave
Jan 06, 2026In response to prevailing severe cold conditions and prioritising the health and safety of students, the Morigaon district administration has ordered a temporary revision in school timings. As per the directive, all schools across the district will commence classes at 10:00 am with effect from January 7 to January 13, 2026.
Five arrested, over 2.7 kg cannabis seized in Assam’s Margherita
Jan 06, 2026Margherita Police seized a large quantity of cannabis and arrested five people, including a woman, during an operation carried out on January 6.
Women-led growth to power Assam’s shift from dependent to contributor state: CM
Jan 06, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 6, said the state is steadily transforming from being dependent on other states for essential commodities to becoming a contributor to the national economy, with a strong focus on self-reliance, women-led development, and sustained peace.
Assam: Three-month-old infant killed in massive fire in Kaliabor, two houses reduced to ashes
Jan 06, 2026A devastating fire incident claimed the life of a three-month-old infant and left two others injured in Kaliabor's Borghuli, Assam on January 6. The blaze, which broke out at the residential premises of Rajab Ali and Matibur Rahman, rapidly engulfed the houses, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
GNRC Hospitals marks 40th Foundation Day, renews focus on preventive and trauma healthcare
Jan 06, 2026GNRC Hospitals, Dispur on January 5, celebrated its 40th Foundation Day, marking nearly four decades of compassionate service to the people of Assam and the Northeast, with a day-long programme highlighting the institution’s journey, achievements and renewed commitment to preventive healthcare and trauma education.
Who runs Tezpur University? Conflicting claims from Centre raise questions
Jan 06, 2026Tezpur University has been pushed deeper into administrative uncertainty following contradictory positions taken by two Union ministries over the institution’s leadership, raising serious concerns about coordination at the highest levels of the Central government.
Dibrugarh terror funding fraud: Rs 14.5 lakh recovered from labourer’s house in Moran, probe underway
Jan 06, 2026Dibrugarh police carried out a major operation in Moran after recovering Rs 14.50 lakh in cash from the house of a daily-wage labourer, triggering suspicions of terror funding and financial fraud.
Akhil Gogoi’s Facebook lives are ‘for entertainment’, shouldn’t be taken seriously: Himanta on voter list allegations
Jan 06, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 6, took a sharp swipe at Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi, remarking that Gogoi’s Facebook Live sessions and press briefings should be seen as “entertainment” and not taken seriously.
Assam: Veterinarians trained to tackle human–elephant conflict at 3-day national programme held in Guwahati
Jan 06, 2026A three-day National Training Programme on “Human–Wildlife Conflict: Veterinarians’ Role in Strategies for Mitigation and Wildlife Conservation” commenced on January 6 at the College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati, and will continue until January 8. The programme aims to equip veterinarians with critical skills and strategies to address the growing challenge of human–wildlife conflict, with a special focus on human–elephant interactions.
Five drug peddlers arrested with heroin worth Rs 2 Crore in Assam’s Cachar
Jan 06, 2026Assam Police arrested five suspected drug peddlers and seized heroin worth Rs 2 crore after intercepting two vehicles in Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on January 5.
Dibrugarh: Oil pipeline bursts again in Tingkhong, panic and anger grip locality
Jan 06, 2026Dibrugarh district witnessed renewed panic on Tuesday morning, January 6, after a crude oil pipeline burst again at Shalmari Dighalia in the Tingkhong area, barely hours after a similar incident at the same location the previous night.
Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council hosts Assam’s first indigenous folk instrument playing festival
Jan 06, 2026In an effort to preserve and promote the rich folk traditions and indigenous musical instruments of Assam’s ethnic communities, the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) organised the first-ever “Indigenous Folk Instrument Playing Festival 2026” at the Council Secretariat premises in Dudhnoi on Monday evening, January 5.
Oil pipeline blast in Assam's Dibrugarh triggers panic, farmlands and fish ponds affected
Jan 06, 2026A major scare was reported from Dibrugarh district after an oil pipeline belonging to Oil India Limited (OIL) ruptured late on Monday night, January 5, at Shalmari Dighalia under the Tingkhong area, raising fears of a large-scale accident.
Akhil Gogoi claims Dilip Saikia asked Ashok Singhal to engineer voter lists in 60 Assam seats
Jan 06, 2026Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, on January 5, made serious allegations against the BJP leadership in Assam, claiming that senior party functionaries were conspiring to manipulate the ongoing Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls to ensure the party’s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Congress flags ‘serious irregularities’ in Assam draft electoral rolls, seeks halt to finalisation; CM dismisses allegations
Jan 06, 2026Congress MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleging “serious irregularities” in the draft electoral rolls published after a Special Revision (SR) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, and demanded that the finalisation of the rolls be halted until all discrepancies are verified and resolved.
13 foreign nationals attempting to enter India illegally pushed back: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 05, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 5 said that 13 foreign nationals attempting to enter India illegally were apprehended in the state and subsequently pushed back across the border in accordance with the law.
Assam: Morigaon district administration announces school closure on January 6 on account of severe cold wave
Jan 05, 2026In view of the prevailing severe cold wave across Assam, the Morigaon district administration has ordered the closure of all schools in the district on January 6, prioritising the health and safety of students.
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