Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 crore in Cachar, one arrested
Jun 29, 2026Assam Police seized 10,000 Yaba tablets worth about Rs 1 crore in an intelligence-led operation in Cachar. The recovery from a unit posing as a furniture shop came a day after another major haul, with investigators now tracing the source and possible links.
Assam Forest Minister meets Purnima Devi Barman, vows stronger support for Hargila conservation
Jun 29, 2026Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met Dr Purnima Devi Barman to review Hargila conservation efforts. The talks highlighted stronger state backing and the role of community-led action in protecting the endangered bird.
Assam youth killed in landslide while working in Arunachal
Jun 29, 2026A 35-year-old youth from Assam’s Boko area lost his life in a landslide while working in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district.
Dolaithabi and the False Morality of “No Resettlement Without Mutual Agreement"
Jun 29, 2026The slogan raised by Kuki Inpi Saikul against the return of displaced Meitei families to Dolaithabi must be rejected because no community has the right to convert another citizen’s homestead into a matter of ethnic negotiation. Mutual agreement cannot mean that the original inhabitants of Dolaithabi must seek political clearance before returning to their own homesteads.
Assam Minister Rameswar Teli reviews probe into Duliajan de-addiction centre death, seeks thorough probe
Jun 29, 2026Assam minister Rameswar Teli paid a late-night visit to Duliajan Police Station on June 28, to review the progress of the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Amon Sonar at a de-addiction centre in Naoholia, Duliajan, on June 19.
Public anger grows over alleged illegal betting racket in Assam's Dhubri; police face inaction charge
Jun 29, 2026Public outrage is mounting in Assam's Dhubri district over the alleged unchecked spread of an illegal betting racket, with residents accusing the police of failing to crack down on those behind the network despite evidence of its widespread operations.
Assam: Prohibitory orders imposed along Kaziranga highway amid flood threat
Jun 29, 2026In view of the rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall and the increased likelihood of wildlife crossing roads during the monsoon, the Kaliabor Co-District Administration has imposed a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, across the Kaziranga National Park corridor.
Amit Shah calls Assam CM to enquire about Dhemaji floods; Centre assures all possible assistance
Jun 29, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, June 29, spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the flood situation in Dhemaji district and assured all possible assistance from the Centre as the state continues relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-hit region.
Assam floods affect over 22,000 across six districts, rail connectivity hit in Dhemaji
Jun 29, 2026The first wave of floods in Assam has affected more than 22,000 people across six districts following continuous heavy rainfall in the state and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Flash floods hit Assam's Jonai as rising Dikari river leave over 15 people stranded on riverine char
Jun 29, 2026Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall and a sudden surge in the water level of the Dikari River have caused widespread disruption across Jonai in Assam, inundating low-lying areas and leaving more than 15 people stranded on a riverine char along with nearly 100 cattle.
Assam to host FIFA World Cup fan parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh
Jun 28, 2026Football enthusiasts in Assam will be able to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at dedicated fan parks to be set up in Guwahati and Dibrugarh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday, June 28.
Train services suspended in Upper Assam after flooding damages railway bridge in Dhemaji
Jun 28, 2026Train services across parts of Upper Assam have been suspended after intense rainfall and flooding destabilised a key railway bridge in Assam’s Dhemaji district, railway officials confirmed on Sunday, June 28.
Assam government deploys full administrative response as flood situation intensifies in Dhemaji
Jun 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 28 said the state government is closely monitoring the evolving flood situation in Dhemaji district and has activated a comprehensive administrative response to support affected communities.
Assam youth dies of dengue in Kerala; body brought home under State's Shraddhanjali Scheme
Jun 28, 2026A 25-year-old man from Assam's Nagaon district died of dengue while undergoing treatment in Kerala, with his mortal remains brought back to his native village under the Assam Government's Shraddhanjali Scheme.
K.C. Venugopal to review Assam Congress' poll debacle during two-day visit
Jun 28, 2026All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal will visit Assam from June 30 to review the party's poor performance in the recent Assembly elections and discuss measures to strengthen the organisation.
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.
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