Assam: Guardian Minister Ashwini Ray Sarkar’s first Bongaigaon visit highlights Koch Rajbongshi representation; promises development push
Jun 10, 2026Newly appointed Guardian Minister of Bongaigaon district Ashwini Ray Sarkar made his first official visit to the district after taking charge, placing special emphasis on the concerns and political representation of the Koch Rajbongshi community.
Class VII student allegedly assaulted by teacher over incomplete homework in Assam’s Dhubri
Jun 10, 2026A case of alleged corporal punishment has triggered widespread outrage in Assam's Dhubri district after a Class VII student was reportedly assaulted by a teacher for failing to complete his homework.
Congress leader Debabrata Saikia urges PM Modi to establish regional recruitment centre in Guwahati for northeast vacancies
Jun 10, 2026Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the establishment of a dedicated Regional Recruitment Centre in Guwahati to oversee recruitment for Central Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and public sector banks operating across the Northeastern region.
Modi turned Assam from a dependent state to a contributor to India's growth: Himanta
Jun 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 10 conveyed the gratitude of Assam's 3.5 crore people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his leadership had fundamentally transformed the state's development trajectory and strengthened its place in India's growth story.
Assam: Cachar TMC chief says Sushmita Dev set to join BJP, hints at mass resignations
Jun 10, 2026The resignation of former Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev from the Trinamool Congress appears to have triggered fresh uncertainty within the party's Assam unit, with Cachar district TMC president Rajesh Deb indicating that more leaders may soon quit the party.
Assam police seize six suspected stolen motorcycles, arrest alleged bike thief
Jun 10, 2026In a major breakthrough against vehicle theft, police in Assam's Nagaon district seized six suspected stolen motorcycles and arrested an alleged bike thief during a special operation conducted on June 10.
Boko-Chaygaon MLA Raju Mesh lays foundation stones for five road projects worth Rs 6.19 crore
Jun 10, 2026Newly elected Boko-Chaygaon MLA Raju Mesh on June 10 laid the foundation stones for five road development projects worth nearly Rs 6.19 crore under the State-Owned Priority Development Fund (SOPD-G), aimed at improving connectivity in several interior areas of the constituency.
TTD takes possession of 10.33 acres in Assam for construction of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Jun 10, 2026The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially taken possession of more than 10 acres of land allotted by the Assam government for the construction of a Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Guwahati, marking a significant step in the temple body's plan to establish Srivari temples across state capitals in India.
"It's a long story why I left TMC": Sushmita Dev confirms exit from Mamata Banerjee's party
Jun 10, 2026Former Silchar MP and Rajya Sabha member Sushmita Dev on June 10 confirmed that she has left the All India Trinamool Congress, a day after resigning from the Rajya Sabha, further fuelling speculation about her next political move.
Assam's Sushmita Dev quits Rajya Sabha, meets Himanta Biswa Sarma; BJP entry likely
Jun 10, 2026Former Silchar MP and Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha on June 10, triggering fresh speculation about her political future after she reportedly met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi.
TMC suffers another blow as Sushmita Dev resigns from Rajya Sabha
Jun 10, 2026The Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered another setback on June 10 after Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House, marking the second resignation from the party's parliamentary ranks within a week amid growing internal turmoil.
Assam launches transport, escort facility for tea garden students to improve school attendance
Jun 10, 2026Assam has launched a free transport and escort facility for students in tea garden areas. The scheme aims to remove last-mile barriers so children can attend school without disruption.
Nagaon's Neelakshi Saikia becomes district's first national woman boxing referee
Jun 10, 2026Neelakshi Saikia has brought laurels to Nagaon district by becoming its first woman to qualify as a national boxing referee.
Missing scribe found dead near India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Dhubri
Jun 10, 2026A pall of grief has descended on the media fraternity in Assam's Dhubri district after the body of journalist Papu Jyotishi, who had been missing for the past three days, was recovered from the Gangadhar River near the India-Bangladesh border late Tuesday night, June 9.
Four jail employees arrested in Assam’s Sribhumi over alleged supply of contraband inside jail
Jun 10, 2026Four jail employees have been arrested in connection with allegations of facilitating the supply of prohibited items, including mobile phones and other contraband, inside Sribhumi District Jail.
Assam: Morigaon police arrest drug peddler, seize suspected heroin
Jun 10, 2026Morigaon Sadar Police arrested a suspected drug peddler in Kalyanpur and seized 45 containers of a substance believed to be heroin. The case has turned attention to the accused's past narcotics record as investigators trace the wider supply chain.
Assam offers something unique to the country: MEA Secretary amid EU delegation visit
Jun 10, 2026Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George on June 9 said Assam is emerging as a key destination for global investment and occupies a unique position in India's engagement with the East under the Act East Policy.
Assam minister Jayanta Mallabaruah holds first district review meeting in Goalpara after taking charge
Jun 09, 2026Assam Minister of Finance, Environment and Forests, and Mines and Minerals, Jayanta Mallabaruah who has also been appointed the Guardian Minister of Goalpara district, held a comprehensive review meeting at the office of the Goalpara Deputy Commissioner on June 9.
Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Boro seeks Centre's intervention on leadership issues at CIT Kokrajhar
Jun 09, 2026In a letter to the Union minister, Boro said the institute requires stable, accountable and campus-based leadership to ensure that academic and administrative decisions are taken without delay and to maintain the confidence of students, faculty members and other stakeholders.
Assam: E-rickshaws deployed for door-to-door waste collection in Margherita panchayats
Jun 09, 2026The district administration in Tinsukia has introduced e-rickshaws for door-to-door waste collection in four gram panchayats under the Margherita Development Block as part of efforts to strengthen solid waste management in rural areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission
Assam’s Purnima Devi Barman among 15 global changemakers honoured with National Geographic’s 2026 Wayfinder Award
Jun 09, 2026Renowned Assam-based wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named one of the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award presented by the National Geographic Society and Kia, earning global recognition for her groundbreaking efforts to protect the endangered greater adjutant stork, locally known as the hargila.
Latest News
Copyright©2026 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today
