Man allegedly killed by brother-in-law over second marriage in Assam's Nalbari
Aug 19, 2026A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed by his brother-in-law at Shiyalmari Char in Assam’s Nalbari district, with a family dispute reportedly linked to the accused’s second marriage.
Assam: Three held with five stolen bikes in Nagaon’s Juria
Aug 19, 2026Juria Police in Assam’s Nagaon district have arrested three alleged members of a motorcycle theft racket and recovered five stolen bikes during raids at several locations under the police station’s jurisdiction.
Zubair Anam’s omission from Youth Conclave panel raises questions over alleged rift with Gaurav Gogoi
Aug 19, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s upcoming Youth Conclave has drawn attention over the absence of Assam Pradesh Youth Congress president and Algapur–Katlicherra MLA Zubair Anam Majumdar from the organising committee announced by the party.
‘I did not go for politics’: Padma Shri awardee Hemoprova Chutia on meeting Badruddin Ajmal
Aug 19, 2026Padma Shri awardee and noted weaver Hemoprova Chutia met AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal at his residence in Hojai, saying her visit was purely personal and had no political motive.
Assam botanist helps put 43 Northeast plant species on the scientific map
Aug 19, 2026After nearly eight years of research, Dr Dipankar Bora, a professor in the Department of Botany at Kaliabor College, has contributed to the scientific identification, documentation and description of 43 plant species found across Assam and other parts of the Northeast.
Main accused Aryan Goswami arrested in Jorhat woman’s mysterious death case
Aug 19, 2026The main accused in the mysterious death of a young woman in Jorhat has been arrested from Rongajan in Assam’s Golaghat district, police said.
‘If there is illegal coal mining in Sivasagar, send me photo with location, I will act’: Himanta
Aug 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has challenged those claiming that illegal coal mining is taking place in Sivasagar district to provide photographic evidence along with the geographical location, saying he would take action if the allegations are found to be true.
Assam introduces mandatory registration for coaching institutes with more than 50 students
Aug 18, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved the enactment of the Assam Private Coaching Institutes (Control and Student Mental Health Safeguard) Rules, 2026, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
‘Those opposing 5-star hotels in Kaziranga stay in them themselves’: Assam CM
Aug 18, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma accused critics of Kaziranga hotel projects of double standards and misreading eco rules. He said the debate should be guided by conservation provisions rather than political allegations.
Assam Cabinet approves Hydrocarbon Policy 2026 to boost exploration in untapped areas
Aug 18, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026, aimed at encouraging exploration for oil and natural gas in areas where hydrocarbons have not yet been discovered.
Assam Cabinet clears land allotment for IIM Guwahati, Azim Premji University
Aug 18, 2026The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, August 18 approved a series of decisions focused on expanding education infrastructure, simplifying the registration of cooperative societies and promoting hydrocarbon exploration in the state.
Assam Cabinet approves operationalisation of 8 new co-districts
Aug 18, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved the operationalisation of eight new co-districts to strengthen administrative efficiency and improve the delivery of government services, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam flood death toll rises to 105, nearly 32,000 still affected
Aug 18, 2026Floods in Assam have killed 105 people this year, with nearly 32,000 still affected across five districts. Submerged cropland, relief camp stays and continued monitoring underline the state’s monsoon vulnerability.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh visits flood-affected areas of Assam's Sivasagar, meets victims
Aug 18, 2026AAP leader Sanjay Singh visited flood-affected areas in Assam's Sivasagar and met affected families. The visit drew attention to urgent demands for relief, rehabilitation and timely support.
Assam woman survives venomous snakebite after receiving 22 doses of anti-venom
Aug 18, 2026A 45-year-old woman was successfully treated after being bitten by a Cobra while working in her vegetable garden in Chandra village of Assam’s Boko area.
Assam Cabinet approves child protection policy, juvenile justice rules, labour reforms
Aug 18, 2026The cabinet approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, following directions from the Supreme Court and the Gauhati High Court to establish a comprehensive framework for child protection in the state.
Young woman dies under mysterious circumstances in Jorhat, three detained, family alleges rape-murder
Aug 18, 2026Police in Assam’s Jorhat district have detained three women in connection with the death of a young woman under mysterious circumstances, as investigators probe allegations of rape and murder made by her family.
BN College contractual teacher arrested in Assam's Dhubri over alleged secret recording of student
Aug 18, 2026A contractual teacher at BN College in Dhubri was arrested after he was allegedly caught secretly recording a woman student bathing at her rented accommodation. Police are examining the alleged recording, the device used and the circumstances of his entry into the premises.
Assam: Five get life term in nine-year-old Batadrava murder case
Aug 18, 2026A court in Assam’s Nagaon district has sentenced five people to life imprisonment in connection with a murder case registered at Batadrava Police Station in 2016.
Assam adds 403.62 sq km to protected forest network, biggest green expansion in India: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 18, 2026Assam has added 403.62 square kilometres to its protected forest network, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said the expansion is the largest of its kind in India and will help create a more contiguous Kaziranga landscape.
AAI begins preliminary survey for proposed airport in Assam’s Majuli
Aug 18, 2026The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has begun a preliminary survey in Majuli to assess the feasibility of setting up an airport on the river island, following the Assam government’s announcement of a proposed airport project for the district.
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