Small farmers learn climate-smart farming through biochar training in Assam's Margherita
Jun 28, 2026A two-day Agriculture and Biochar Preparation Training Camp was organised at Powaimukh Janajati ME School in Margherita under Assam's Tinsukia district on June 28 and 29 to promote sustainable farming practices and improve soil health.
Seven held in Assam over alleged Water Resources Department recruitment scam
Jun 28, 2026CID Assam has arrested seven people in an alleged fake job racket linked to the Water Resources Department. Investigators say the network used forged documents to cheat aspirants, prompting a public advisory on recruitment fraud.
Floodwaters wash away 300 metre iron bridge in Assam’s Dhemaji, connectivity cut off
Jun 28, 2026A 300-metre-long iron bridge connecting Kemi and Oyan in Assam’s Dhemaji district was washed away by strong floodwaters in the Kemi River on Sunday, June 28 completely cutting off connectivity between the Kemi–Purana Jelom area and Jonai Sadar.
Assam conservationist Purnima Devi Barman credits community efforts for Hargila conservation success
Jun 28, 2026Wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has described the recognition of her conservation efforts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an acknowledgment of community-led environmental action and grassroots participation in wildlife protection.
Aie River floods inundate villages in Assam's Bongaigaon, disrupt road connectivity
Jun 28, 2026Floodwaters from the Aie River inundated several villages in Assam's Bongaigaon district on Sunday, June 28, after the river's water level rose sharply, disrupting road connectivity and affecting public infrastructure.
Assam CM credits P.V. Narasimha Rao with transforming India's economic trajectory
Jun 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to former prime minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary. He said Rao's economic reforms and national leadership continue to inspire generations.
Assam: Questions raised after Sribhumi municipality inaugurates market days after eviction drive
Jun 28, 2026Questions have emerged over the actions of Sribhumi Municipality after a market previously subjected to an eviction drive was formally inaugurated within weeks of being cleared, prompting criticism and allegations of administrative inconsistency.
Assam police seizes drugs worth Rs 5 crore in Cachar; CM hails joint anti-narcotics operation
Jun 28, 2026Cachar Police and the Assam Rifles carried out a late-night joint anti-narcotics operation in Assam. The seizure of heroin and Yaba tablets worth about Rs 5 crore drew praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Major terror plot foiled in Assam's Tinsukia; four held for alleged links to ULFA(I) conspiracy
Jun 28, 2026Assam Police said an intelligence-led operation foiled an alleged ULFA(I) attack plan in Tinsukia and led to four arrests. The case has prompted heightened security as investigators probe the wider support network.
Ashok Singhal launches statewide Pulse Polio drive from Dhubri, reaffirms Assam's commitment to child health
Jun 28, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister and Guardian Minister of Dhubri district, Ashok Singhal, on Sunday launched the statewide Pulse Polio Programme from Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) on the occasion of National Immunization Day.
Dilapidated Abhayapuri road of Assam leaves commuters stranded, residents demand immediate repairs
Jun 28, 2026Residents of Abhayapuri in Assam's Bongaigaon district have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Jail Road, alleging that the badly damaged stretch has become a major inconvenience for commuters.
Six-member interstate dacoit gang targeting train passengers arrested in Guwahati
Jun 28, 2026Guwahati Police arrested six alleged members of an interstate dacoit gang during a raid at an Adabari hotel. Investigators are examining their links to train robberies at multiple locations and searching for possible accomplices.
Assam announces Rs 4382 crore transformation plan for Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Jun 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 27 announced an ambitious Rs 4,382 crore redevelopment plan for Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), aimed at transforming the state’s premier healthcare institution into one of India’s leading medical campuses.
Visitor returning from Kamakhya Temple allegedly pushed off moving train in Assam’s Bongaigaon, probe underway
Jun 27, 2026A shocking incident involving an out-of-state visitor has been reported from Jogighopa in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, raising fresh concerns over passenger safety and security on railway routes.
Assam: Severe erosion and rising floodwaters wreak havoc in Bongaigaon's Dhalagasa, Ghoramara
Jun 27, 2026Severe river erosion and rising floodwaters have triggered a crisis in Dhalagasa and Ghoramara villages under the Srijangram Assembly constituency in Assam's Bongaigaon district.
Assam police seize suspected drugs worth Rs 80 lakh in Guwahati, one arrested
Jun 27, 2026In a major anti-drug operation, Garchuk Police seized a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances from the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) area in Guwahati and arrested one person in connection with the case.
CBI attaches assets worth Rs 53 crore of former Assam Police DIG in disproportionate assets case
Jun 27, 2026In a major action against alleged corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has attached properties worth approximately Rs 53 crore belonging to former Assam Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Prashanta Kumar Dutta in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
Former SSB personnel’s semi-decomposed body recovered from drain in Assam’s Bongaigaon
Jun 27, 2026The semi-decomposed body of a former personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was recovered from a deep drain in Ward No. 15 of Bongaigaon town in Assam, police said.
Assam BJP claims Congress high command has lost confidence in Gaurav Gogoi
Jun 27, 2026The Assam BJP has alleged that the Congress high command is losing faith in APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi amid internal disputes. The party said central intervention and factional wrangling show deeper organisational turmoil in the Assam Congress.
IGP Akhilesh Singh chairs key law and order review meeting in Assam's Tinsukia
Jun 27, 2026IGP Akhilesh Singh chaired a law and order review meeting in Tinsukia with police, Army and CRPF officials. The discussions focused on the district's security situation and measures to curb insurgent activities.
Gaurav Gogoi blames Centre-State coordination failure for Japanese PM visit cancellation
Jun 27, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi on June 27 addressed the media on a range of political and public issues, including the cancellation of the Japanese Prime Minister’s proposed visit to Assam, preparations for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, and the recently concluded Ambubachi Mela.
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