Assam Congress protests outside Raj Bhavan over paper leak, seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Jul 21, 2026The Assam Congress, led by Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Wazed Ali Choudhury, on Tuesday staged a protest outside Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) in Guwahati, expressing solidarity with students and opposition leaders protesting in New Delhi over alleged examination paper leaks and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Meet the Assam engineer behind India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle
Jul 21, 2026Assam has carved out a place in India's space history with Ved Prakash, a young aerospace engineer from Guwahati, playing a pivotal role in the successful development and launch of Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket built by Hyderabad-based space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace.
Cyber crime syndicate busted in Assam's Bongaigaon; ATM cards, mobiles seized
Jul 21, 2026Bongaigaon Police have busted a major cybercrime racket operating in the district's char (riverine) areas, arresting three alleged cyber fraudsters during a special operation led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Numal Mahatta.
Operation Jal Rahat: Indian Army rescues 571 people from flood-hit areas of Assam
Jul 21, 2026The Indian Army has rescued 571 people from flood-affected areas of Assam under Operation Jal Rahat, launched in response to the severe flooding triggered by incessant monsoon rains across the state.
UPPL backs CJP protest, condemns police action against students
Jul 21, 2026The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) on July 21 expressed solidarity with the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in New Delhi and condemned the police action against students demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Sikkim Assembly observes silence for tunnel collapse victims as death toll reaches 11
Jul 21, 2026The Sikkim Legislative Assembly on July 21 observed a two-minute silence to mourn the 11 workers who lost their lives in the collapse of an under-construction tunnel at the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Namchi district.
NTPC Bongaigaon installs artificial canopy bridges to protect endangered Golden Langur in Assam's Kokrajhar
Jul 21, 2026NTPC Bongaigaon has installed artificial canopy bridges in Kokrajhar to help Golden Langurs cross fragmented forest stretches safely. The project combines monitoring, restoration and public awareness to strengthen long-term conservation in Assam.
Endangered Pangolin rescued from house in Assam's Diphu
Jul 21, 2026An endangered pangolin was rescued from a residential house in Assam's Karbi Anglong district after it wandered into the premises following two days of sightings in the area.
Dhubri: Notices served to 1,000 families over alleged encroachment of 1,500 bighas of khas land
Jul 21, 2026Anxiety has gripped nearly 1,000 families in Assam's Dhubri district after the district administration issued show-cause notices over the alleged encroachment of around 1,500 bighas of government khas land in the Alamganj area.
Illegal sawmills allegedly thrive in Dhubri despite Assam's statewide crackdown on timber smuggling
Jul 21, 2026Even as the Assam government intensifies its crackdown on illegal sawmills and timber smuggling across the state, allegations have emerged that five to ten illegal sawmills are operating openly in the Takimari area of Jambari village in Dhubri district.
Assam-Mizoram border: Over 1,000 urea bags seized hidden beneath food consignment; 4 held
Jul 21, 2026In a major crackdown on suspected smuggling along the Assam-Mizoram border, Lailapur Police on Tuesday seized two 12-wheeler trucks carrying more than 1,000 bags of urea fertiliser allegedly concealed beneath food consignments.
Assam: Health Department raids alleged fake doctor’s clinic at Cachar's Bhagabazar Manipuri Market
Jul 21, 2026The Health Department on July 21 conducted a special raid at a clinic operated by an alleged fake doctor at Bhagabazar Manipuri Market in Cachar district. The operation was carried out around 10 am by a special medical team from Silchar.
Assam Minister Atul Bora reviews flood relief measures at Bonbagan Camp in Bokakhat
Jul 21, 2026Assam Minister Atul Bora visited the Bonbagan flood relief camp in Bokakhat and reviewed aid arrangements. He asked officials to ensure timely support for every affected family until normalcy returns.
Assam workers among dead in Sikkim tunnel tragedy; 10 bodies recovered, 27 trapped as rescue continues
Jul 21, 2026Rescue teams have recovered 10 bodies from the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI tunnel disaster in Sikkim, while around 27 workers are believed to have been trapped, Superintendent of Police (SP), Namchi, Sonam Dolma said on July 21.
Pistol and live ammunition seized at Assam's New Bongaigaon Railway Station; Bihar man detained
Jul 21, 2026Government Railway Police detained a Bihar man after recovering a pistol and five live rounds at New Bongaigaon Railway Station. Investigators are now examining where the weapon was headed and whether others were involved.
Assam CM inaugurates Digital Design & 3D Printing Centre of Excellence at Tech City, Bongora
Jul 21, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Digital Design and 3D Printing Centre of Excellence at Tech City, Bongora. The PM-DeVINE facility is expected to boost advanced manufacturing, MSME innovation and jobs across the region.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika distributes Rs 10,000 cheques to nearly 19,480 women in Juria
Jul 21, 2026Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika attended a cheque distribution programme under the Mahila Udyamita Scheme at the Juria playground in Nagaon district, where financial assistance of Rs 10,000 each was distributed to nearly 19,480 women beneficiaries from the Rupahihat constituency.
IIM Guwahati begins first MBA academic session with inaugural batch of 52 students
Jul 21, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated IIM Guwahati's first MBA academic session on July 21. The launch with 52 students marks the institute's formal academic entry as India's 22nd IIM.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking appeal process for people excluded from Assam NRC
Jul 21, 2026The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 21, issued notices to the Centre, the Assam government and other authorities on a plea seeking the initiation of the appeal process for people excluded from the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) published in Assam.
Three women drug peddlers arrested with 4 kg Ganja in Guwahati
Jul 21, 2026Basistha police arrested three women and seized 4 kg of ganja in a raid at Beharbari. The action is part of Assam Police's wider crackdown as investigators trace the supply chain.
African Swine Fever detected in Assam's Tinsukia village; culling ordered, pork trade banned for 30 days
Jul 21, 2026Tinsukia district has declared an African Swine Fever outbreak in Simoluguri village and ordered culling and trade curbs. The restrictions are aimed at stopping further spread among pigs, with legal action warned for violations.
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