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Cachar Police seize 3,000 Yaba tablets in Assam's Katigorah, one drug peddler arrested

Cachar Police seize 3,000 Yaba tablets in Assam's Katigorah, one drug peddler arrested

Jul 13, 2026

Cachar Police seized 3,000 Yaba tablets during a late-night raid in Katigorah and arrested Hasan Ahmed. The recovery has been described as a significant step in the district's continuing anti-drug drive.

Wanted wildlife offender arrested inside Raimona National Park during patrol

Wanted wildlife offender arrested inside Raimona National Park during patrol

Jul 13, 2026

Forest officials arrested a wanted wildlife offender during a patrol inside Raimona National Park. The detention has revived a pending wildlife crime case and triggered a search for other suspects.

Assam Agriculture Minister reviews preparations for Agricultural Infrastructure Fund programme in Guwahati

Assam Agriculture Minister reviews preparations for Agricultural Infrastructure Fund programme in Guwahati

Jul 13, 2026

Pijush Hazarika reviewed preparations with Agriculture Department officials for the July 18 AIF programme in Guwahati. The meeting focused on credit access, interest support and stronger farm infrastructure across Assam.

Assam: Moran's Bharat Bora creates safe sanctuary for endangered hornbills

Jul 13, 2026

What began as a personal passion nearly three decades ago has transformed a village in Assam's Moran into a safe haven for birds, particularly the endangered hornbill. Bharat Bora, a resident of Teporchali Bam village, has spent the last 28 years rescuing, treating and rehabilitating injured birds, earning widespread recognition for his unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation.

Four gamblers arrested in Assam's Nagarbera; cash, mobile phones seized amid continuing crackdown

Four gamblers arrested in Assam's Nagarbera; cash, mobile phones seized amid continuing crackdown

Jul 13, 2026

Police arrested four alleged gamblers in a raid at Khameri in Assam's Nagarbera area and seized cash and mobile phones. The action is part of a wider state crackdown, with investigators probing possible links to a larger network.

PM Modi gifts Assam's Manohari Gold Tea to Indonesian President, showcasing state's tea heritage

PM Modi gifts Assam's Manohari Gold Tea to Indonesian President, showcasing state's tea heritage

Jul 13, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Assam's Manohari Gold Tea to the President of Indonesia. The gesture placed one of Assam's rarest tea varieties at the centre of India's diplomatic outreach.

Two alleged poachers arrested in Raimona National Park after three-week intelligence operation

Two alleged poachers arrested in Raimona National Park after three-week intelligence operation

Jul 13, 2026

In a major breakthrough against wildlife crime, forest officials have arrested two alleged poachers following a coordinated anti-poaching operation in the Central Range of Raimona National Park in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Region.

Guwahati Police bust drug racket, arrest woman with heroin and stolen gadgets

Guwahati Police bust drug racket, arrest woman with heroin and stolen gadgets

Jul 13, 2026

Basistha Police arrested a woman in Byrnihat after recovering heroin, cash and stolen devices. Investigators are now tracing the source of the narcotics and others linked to the network.

Asam Sahitya Sabha to posthumously confer ‘Sangeet Sudhakar’ title on Zubeen Garg

Asam Sahitya Sabha to posthumously confer ‘Sangeet Sudhakar’ title on Zubeen Garg

Jul 12, 2026

The Asam Sahitya Sabha on Sunday, July 12 announced that it will posthumously confer the prestigious 'Sangeet Sudhakar' title on legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music, literature and the cultural heritage of Assam.

Assam's Nagaon woman accused of selling five-month-old daughter, flees to Kerala

Jul 12, 2026

A five-month-old baby girl was rescued by police in Assam's Nagaon district after she was allegedly sold for Rs 50,000, while her mother reportedly fled to Kerala, police said.

Shillong hosts 24th edition of 'Swadesh-Swabhiman' lecture series celebrating Assam's intellectual heritage

Shillong hosts 24th edition of 'Swadesh-Swabhiman' lecture series celebrating Assam's intellectual heritage

Jul 12, 2026

The 24th edition of the Swadesh-Swabhiman lecture series was held at the Devkumar Das Memorial Hall in Bishnupur, Shillong, on July 11, bringing together students, scholars and cultural enthusiasts for an in-depth exploration of Assam's history, language, literature, society and contemporary issues.

Bodo community protests land allotment to APDCL, opposes rehabilitation of evicted families in Assam's Kokrajhar

Jul 12, 2026

Hundreds of members of the Bodo community staged a massive protest at Malgaon along the Kokrajhar district border on July 12, opposing the allotment of Tribal Belt and Block land to the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and the proposed rehabilitation of 93 evicted Muslim families from Kaimari in the area.

Assam targets next academic session launch of Dhemaji Medical College, Minister Ranoj Pegu reviews construction progress

Assam targets next academic session launch of Dhemaji Medical College, Minister Ranoj Pegu reviews construction progress

Jul 12, 2026

Ranoj Pegu reviewed construction at the upcoming Dhemaji Medical College on Saturday. The Assam government said it aims to commission the institution from the next academic session.

Heavy rain triggers fresh waterlogging in Guwahati, traffic diverted amid IMD Orange alert

Heavy rain triggers fresh waterlogging in Guwahati, traffic diverted amid IMD Orange alert

Jul 12, 2026

Heavy rainfall once again disrupted normal life in Guwahati on Sunday, July 12, with severe waterlogging reported in the 9th Mile and 10th Mile areas, prompting authorities to implement traffic diversions to ease congestion and ensure commuter safety.

Assam to develop integrated sports hub at Amingaon, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam to develop integrated sports hub at Amingaon, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jul 12, 2026

Assam is developing the Amingaon Complex in Guwahati into an integrated sports hub. The project is aimed at strengthening grassroots talent and helping the state host major events.

Drugs worth Rs 5.16 crore destroyed in Assam's Barpeta under court-approved disposal drive

Jul 12, 2026

In a major anti-drug operation, the Barpeta district administration and Assam Police on July 12 destroyed seized narcotic substances worth Rs 5.16 crore at the Barpeta Police Reserve Playground.

Rs 15 lakh worth of cold drinks vanish on Guwahati-Imphal route; 1,100 cartons recovered from Hailakandi, one arrested

Rs 15 lakh worth of cold drinks vanish on Guwahati-Imphal route; 1,100 cartons recovered from Hailakandi, one arrested

Jul 12, 2026

Police recovered 1,100 cartons of stolen cold drinks after the Guwahati-to-Imphal consignment went missing. The probe now centres on absconding suspects, including the truck driver, and the wider theft network.

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi alleges 'Democracy under siege' after detention of Kaziranga protest leader

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi alleges 'Democracy under siege' after detention of Kaziranga protest leader

Jul 12, 2026

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday, July 12 accused the BJP-led Assam government of using police action to suppress democratic dissent after the detention of indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley, who has been at the forefront of protests against proposed luxury hospitality projects near Kaziranga National Park.

Railway Protection Force intensifies anti-crime drive, seizes drugs, rescues seven children

Railway Protection Force intensifies anti-crime drive, seizes drugs, rescues seven children

Jul 12, 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) carried out a series of coordinated anti-crime and passenger assistance operations on July 7 and 8, reinforcing railway security across its jurisdiction through successful action against narcotics trafficking, liquor smuggling, theft and other unlawful activities.

Assam government committed to expanding irrigation network, says Minister Pijush Hazarika

Assam government committed to expanding irrigation network, says Minister Pijush Hazarika

Jul 12, 2026

Pijush Hazarika said the Hatiamukh Irrigation Project at Jagiroad is supporting paddy cultivation and indigenous farming communities. He said the project shows how planned irrigation investment can raise output as Assam expands coverage.

Rare Australian grass owl spotted at Assam's Maguri Motapung Beel

Rare Australian grass owl spotted at Assam's Maguri Motapung Beel

Jul 12, 2026

A rare sighting of an Australian Grass Owl at Maguri Motapung Beel in Assam's Tinsukia district has excited birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, further reinforcing the internationally recognised wetland's significance as a biodiversity hotspot in Northeast India.