Fire engineer Padma Mushahary challenges ‘first from Assam’ claim for Sivhangi Sonowal
Jun 15, 2026A claim that Sivhangi Sonowal is the first person from Assam to graduate from the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur, has been challenged by Padma Mushahary, a fire engineer from Assam's Chirang district, who says she completed a degree in Fire Engineering three years earlier.
Assam CM conferred 'Yugdrashta' title by Assam State Freedom Fighters Association
Jun 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was conferred the honorary title of Yugdrashta by the Assam State Freedom Fighters Association. The honour recognised his contributions to development, public welfare and wider governance initiatives in the state.
Black Panther captured on camera trap for first time in Assam's Dulung Reserve Forest
Jun 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a Black Panther was captured on a camera trap in Dulung Reserve Forest. The rare sighting is being seen as a sign of the forest's biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts.
Assam: ABVP Dhubri holds training camp, announces new town executive committee
Jun 15, 2026ABVP Dhubri held a one-day training camp and constituted a new town executive committee. The exercise linked organisational training with a renewed focus on student welfare and educational engagement.
Guwahati's hills under threat: 366 landslide-vulnerable sites identified
Jun 15, 2026A comprehensive survey of 366 landslide-vulnerable sites across Guwahati has revealed that the overwhelming majority of slope failures are linked to human activities rather than natural causes, highlighting the growing impact of unplanned urban development on the city's fragile hill ecosystem.
'He said he was going on a mission': IAF pilot Shubham Kumar's mother recalls final conversation before Assam's Jorhat AN-32 crash
Jun 15, 2026Poonam Kumar recalled her final conversation with son Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar before the Jorhat AN-32 crash. His death in the Air Force accident has left his family and village in mourning.
Assam's Jogighopa Police crack down on modified bikes, force rider to remove illegal accessories
Jun 15, 2026Jogighopa Police in Assam's Bongaigaon district have intensified their crackdown on reckless bikers and illegally modified motorcycles as part of efforts to improve road safety and prevent accidents.
Class 10 student killed in lightning strike while playing football in Assam's Gossaigaon
Jun 15, 2026A Class 10 student lost his life after being struck by lightning while playing football in Upendranagar F.V. village under the Gossaigaon subdivision of Assam on Sunday afternoon, June 14.
Trial proceedings in Zubeen Garg death case continue; court to record testimonies of four complainants
Jun 15, 2026The court continued hearing the Zubeen Garg death case on June 15 and was set to record four complainants' testimonies. The statements form part of the witness examination process as the trial seeks to establish the circumstances of his death.
Three visually impaired siblings in Assam's Rupahihat struggle for future, mother appeals for help
Jun 15, 2026A heartbreaking story from Nangal Dhowa village in Assam's Rupahihat has drawn attention to the plight of a family battling extreme hardship after three siblings lost their eyesight at a young age.
Assam BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev attacks TMC, alleges culture of corruption in West Bengal
Jun 15, 2026Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Shiladitya Dev launched a sharp attack on the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that the party had inherited and institutionalised a culture of corruption in West Bengal.
Nine arrested, suspected heroin and cash worth nearly Rs 5 lakh seized in anti-drug raid in Dibrugarh
Jun 15, 2026In a major crackdown on the drug trade, Dibrugarh Police carried out a large-scale anti-narcotics operation at the Harijan Colony near the Dibrugarh Town Railway Station, leading to the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of suspected heroin, cash and gold ornaments.
Disabled woman gives birth aboard Silchar–Agartala train; social worker praised for timely assistance
Jun 15, 2026A differently-abled woman gave birth to a baby aboard the Silchar–Agartala train after experiencing severe labour pain, triggering panic and commotion among passengers.
Assam's Kasturi Sharma wins double gold at National Arm Wrestling Championship, clinches third consecutive title
Jun 14, 2026Assam's Kasturi Sharma won two gold medals in the 70 kg category at the National Arm Wrestling Championship in Bengaluru. The feat gave her a third straight national title and drew praise across Assam's sporting community.
Assam records zero dengue deaths in 2024-25, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 14, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam recorded no dengue fatalities in 2024-25. He said the outcome reflected coordinated surveillance, control drives, awareness efforts and timely treatment.
Assam: Four regional organisation leaders arrested in Duliajan kidnapping, extortion case
Jun 14, 2026Police in Assam’s Duliajan on Sunday, June 14, arrested four individuals associated with different regional socio-political organisations in connection with an alleged extortion case involving a contractor company operating under Oil India Limited’s Duliajan field headquarters in Dibrugarh district.
Assam exploring logistics hub development at Rupsi Airport: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 14, said discussions are underway to develop Rupsi Airport into a logistics hub, citing its strategic location and alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East policy vision.
NF Railway engineer arrested by CBI for allegedly accepting Rs 20,000 bribe in Assam's Silchar
Jun 14, 2026The CBI arrested a Northeast Frontier Railway engineer in Silchar for allegedly taking Rs 20,000 from a contractor. The agency said the money was sought to clear a pending bill of about Rs 20 lakh, and the investigation is continuing.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika warns of action over delay in seed distribution, pushes for modernisation of agriculture
Jun 14, 2026Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday, June 14, directed officials to ensure the timely distribution of seeds to farmers across the state and warned that strict action, including criminal proceedings, would be initiated against those found responsible for delays.
Fuel price rise becoming a concern for people and government: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 14, said that the recent rise in petrol and diesel prices has begun affecting citizens and has also emerged as a concern for the government, attributing the increase to global geopolitical developments and disruptions in energy markets.
Guwahati's Green Bus drivers must display licences on windshields; violators to face action
Jun 14, 2026Guwahati has made it mandatory for Green Bus drivers to display their driving licences on the windshield. The move is aimed at fixing accountability and enabling action against traffic rule violations.
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