Assam sets July 31 deadline for key Barak Valley road project, orders repair of damaged stretches
Jun 19, 2026The Assam government has directed road construction agencies to expedite ongoing highway projects and undertake immediate repairs of damaged stretches across Barak Valley and Dima Hasao following a high-level review of infrastructure works in the region.
Assam: Man held with 308 grams of cannabis in Moran police raid
Jun 19, 2026Police seized 308 grams of cannabis and apprehended an alleged drug peddler during a late-night raid at No. 2 Dikhari village under Moran Police Station in Assam's Dibrugarh district.
Assam to showcase heritage through 4-km cultural corridor from LGBI Airport to Dharapur
Jun 19, 2026Assam is set to showcase its rich cultural heritage through a four-kilometre cultural corridor connecting Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI Airport) and Dharapur as the state prepares to welcome international delegates for upcoming global events.
Assam University result row escalates: Haflong student bodies demand accountability
Jun 19, 2026Several student organisations of Haflong Government College have announced that they will soon convene a press conference to highlight alleged discrepancies and errors in the recently declared odd-semester examination results of Assam University.
Assam: Boko police bust cyber fraud, online betting racket; Rs 3.5 lakh cash seized, four arrested
Jun 19, 2026In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, Boko Police have dismantled a suspected cyber fraud and illegal online betting network operating in the Sontoli area, arresting four individuals and seizing cash, digital devices and banking documents during a coordinated raid.
Assam seeks enhanced access to externally aided projects: Himanta
Jun 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, June 19, urged the Centre to allow northeastern states greater access to funds through Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), citing the region's track record in implementing development projects.
Mass Upanayana Festival held in Dhubri, promotes vedic traditions among youth
Jun 19, 2026The Sanatan Samaj Dhubri on June 19 organized the "Mass Upanayana Festival–2026" at the historic Kalibari premises in Dhubri, bringing together members of the community in an effort to promote Sanatan values, Vedic traditions and cultural heritage among the younger generation.
115 Assam residents rescued from suspected human trafficking network in Bihar; nine arrested
Jun 19, 2026In a major anti-human trafficking operation, as many as 115 people from different parts of Assam, including several minors, have been rescued from the clutches of a suspected trafficking network in Bihar.
Bhattadev University VC, two faculty members feature in SCIRANK Global Registry's top 5% scientists list
Jun 19, 2026Bhattadev University has achieved a significant milestone after its Vice-Chancellor and two faculty members were featured in the list of the world's top 5 per cent scientists published by the SCIRANK Global Registry 2025.
IIT Guwahati among India's top 10 in QS World University Rankings 2027
Jun 19, 2026The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has secured the ninth position among Indian institutions in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027, further strengthening its standing as one of the country's leading centres of higher education and research.
Assam court summons artist Marshall Baruah in Bharalumukh protest case
Jun 19, 2026Artist Marshall Baruah and youth leader Ankuman Bordoloi have been served court notices directing them to appear before the court on June 25 in connection with a case arising from protests linked to the felling of trees at Bharalumukh in Guwahati.
PRCI Guwahati hosts national webinar on audience behaviour across digital platforms
Jun 19, 2026The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), Guwahati Chapter, organised a national webinar on "The Psychology of the Scroll – How Audience Mindset Shifts Across Platforms", bringing together communication professionals, corporate executives, academics and media enthusiasts to discuss evolving digital behaviour and communication strategies.
Two die of Japanese Encephalitis in Assam's Barpeta; four cases confirmed
Jun 19, 2026Barpeta district is witnessing a rise in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases, with two deaths reported so far, according to district health authorities.
NEEPCO Opens Khandong dam gates, issues flood alert for Kapili river basin
Jun 19, 2026The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has issued a special advisory after opening the gates of the Khandong Hydroelectric Project dam at Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district following a sharp rise in reservoir water levels caused by continuous rainfall in the region.
Assam: Dhubri forest department dismantles two illegal sawmills, seizes timber in char area raid
Jun 19, 2026The Dhubri Forest Department has dismantled two illegal band sawmills and seized a large quantity of timber during a raid in a remote char area of the district, officials said on Friday, June 19.
Over 1.85 lakh students secure free UG admissions in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 19, 2026More than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam have secured admission without paying any admission fees this academic year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on June 19, highlighting the impact of the state's education welfare initiatives.
Dead fly found inside sealed liquor bottle at Assam's Dibrugarh store, raises quality concerns
Jun 19, 2026A sealed bottle of a popular foreign liquor brand allegedly containing a dead fly has sparked concern among consumers in Assam's Dibrugarh district.
Fake hallmarking centre busted in Guwahati, BIS seizes equipment and spurious gold hallmarks
Jun 19, 2026Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Guwahati Branch Office, have uncovered an unauthorised hallmarking operation in Guwahati and seized equipment allegedly used for issuing fake gold hallmarks.
Assam govt seeks district-wise data on SC certificates for Centre's inquiry commission
Jun 19, 2026The Assam Government has directed all District Commissioners to furnish detailed information on the issuance of Scheduled Caste (SC) certificates and complaints related to such certificates in response to a request from a Central inquiry commission examining issues related to SC status and religious conversion.
Two drug peddlers arrested in Guwahati's Panbazar anti-narcotics operation; 12.69 grams of suspected heroin seized
Jun 19, 2026Panbazar Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized suspected heroin in Guwahati. The case is now part of a wider probe into supply links amid Assam's anti-narcotics drive.
ATTSA alleges illegal occupation of Tea Tribe land in Assam's Ledo; Margherita administration issues notice
Jun 19, 2026The Assam Tea Tribes Students Association (ATTSA) has raised serious allegations of illegal occupation of land belonging to a Tea Tribe family in Ledo Maulang under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district, where a brick kiln has reportedly been established.
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