Proposed integrated online permit system features offline capabilities: Sikkim tourism department
Aug 19, 2026The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department of the Sikkim government has proposed an Integrated Online Permit System and Eco-Management framework aimed at making tourism regulation more transparent, accountable and sustainable across the state.
Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul inspects Water Supply project for Tata Semiconductor facility in Jagiroad
Aug 19, 2026Assam minister Krishnendu Paul inspected the water supply scheme for the Tata semiconductor facility at Jagiroad on August 19. The review underscored the push to complete critical infrastructure on time for a major industrial project.
Vintage camera collection of Assam’s ‘Shutter Guru’ Nalini Kanta Baruah donated to Tezpur University
Aug 19, 2026A collection of vintage cameras belonging to veteran Assam photographer Nalini Kanta Baruah, popularly known as the ‘Shutter Guru’, has been donated to the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) at Tezpur University.
‘Kaziranga rhinos will give Congress a go-back’: Assam BJP state president Dilip Saikia
Aug 19, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia hit out at the Congress over its protest against the proposed rationalisation of Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone. His remarks deepened the political row, with the Congress questioning the move's impact on the protected landscape.
Guwahati jewellery shop owner robbed of cash, gold ornaments at gunpoint in Lal Ganesh
Aug 19, 2026A jewellery shop owner was allegedly robbed of cash and gold ornaments worth several lakh rupees at gunpoint in Guwahati’s Lal Ganesh area on August 8, with the incident coming to light on Wednesday, August 19.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma receives 1904-05 Kamakhya land record
Aug 19, 2026A century-old Kamakhya Devalaya land record was presented to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. Sarma called it a priceless document and stressed preserving Assam’s historical treasures.
Camera trap confirms tiger presence in Assam’s Dihing Patkai National Park
Aug 19, 2026A male tiger has been camera-trapped in Assam's Dihing Patkai National Park during a monitoring exercise. The image confirms earlier signs in the rainforest and underscores the protected area's wildlife diversity.
Assam withdraws 14-day joining deadline for teachers engaged in census duty
Aug 19, 2026Assam has withdrawn the 14-day joining deadline for teachers engaged in Census duty after mutual transfers. The relief applies only to Census-deployed teachers, while all other transfer terms remain unchanged.
‘Congress killed rhinos, destroyed Kaziranga’: Pijush Hazarika hits out at Opposition
Aug 19, 2026Assam Agriculture Minister and Karbi Anglong district Guardian Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday, August 19 criticised the Congress over its stand on the protection of Kaziranga National Park, accusing the party of having failed to protect the one-horned rhinoceros during its earlier tenure.
Elephant carcass found in Assam's Samaguri after animal strays into human settlement
Aug 19, 2026The carcass of a wild elephant was recovered in Padumoni Pam village of Samaguri in Assam, prompting an investigation by the Forest Department.
Assam Congress suspends 14 leaders for six years over alleged anti-party activities
Aug 19, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has suspended 14 party leaders and functionaries for six years with immediate effect over their alleged involvement in anti-party activities during the 2026 Assam Assembly election.
Poor roads, unsafe housing, no doctor: Tinsukia’s Nalini Tea Estate workers seek basic facilities
Aug 19, 2026Workers and residents of Nalini Tea Estate in Assam’s Tinsukia district continue to face severe hardships, with poor road connectivity, deteriorating workers’ housing and inadequate healthcare facilities reported in the tea garden.
Assam CM inaugurates Integrated DC Office of Kamrup Metropolitan
Aug 19, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office Building of Kamrup Metropolitan in Guwahati. The facility is expected to improve coordination and bring public services closer to residents.
Pijush Hazarika reviews Agriculture Infrastructure Fund in Assam's Karbi Anglong, announces Makhana Mission
Aug 19, 2026Pijush Hazarika reviewed farm schemes and AIF implementation in Karbi Anglong. The exercise centred on wider farmer support and a proposed Makhana Mission.
Guwahati Hospital ordered to pay Rs 5.65 lakh compensation in medical negligence case
Aug 19, 2026The Assam State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Dispur Polyclinic & Hospital to pay Rs 5.65 lakh after a woman suffered a burn injury during post-delivery recovery. The order held the hospital negligent, noted its defence lacked evidence, and set a six-week payment deadline.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh slams Centre for failing to provide adequate assistance to flood-hit Assam
Aug 19, 2026Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has accused the Centre of failing to provide adequate assistance to Assam amid the ongoing flood crisis and demanded that the floods be declared a national disaster.
Three arrested with 55 kg cannabis at Guwahati Railway Station
Aug 19, 2026The Guwahati Government Railway Police arrested three people after recovering 55 kg of cannabis at Guwahati Railway Station. The seizure comes amid intensified anti-drug operations as police investigate the source and destination of the consignment.
Assam: Bhadra month begins, Batadrava Than resonates with Hari Naam and devotional chants
Aug 19, 2026The month of Bhadra has begun in Assam, with Batadrava Than drawing devotees for prayers and naam-kirtan. The observances underscore the shrine's enduring place in the state's spiritual and cultural life.
Gold jewellery worth lakhs, cash stolen in Assam's Silchar house break-in
Aug 19, 2026A house was allegedly burgled in Silchar’s Satsang Ashram Road area on Tuesday evening, August 18, with thieves fleeing with cash and gold jewellery worth several lakhs of rupees.
Assam: Nagaon Forest Department seizes equipment in illegal sand mining raid in Juria
Aug 19, 2026The Nagaon Forest Department conducted a raid against alleged illegal sand mining at Tinsukia village in Juria following complaints from local residents.
Man allegedly killed by brother-in-law over second marriage in Assam's Nalbari
Aug 19, 2026A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed by his brother-in-law at Shiyalmari Char in Assam’s Nalbari district, with a family dispute reportedly linked to the accused’s second marriage.
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