Guwahati cab operators continue blockade against Meghalaya; Assam opens helplines
Aug 21, 2026Guwahati-based cab operators continued their blockade of traffic to Meghalaya for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, following alleged attacks on people from Assam during a students’ rally in Shillong.
‘We cannot give an inch of land’: Karbi Students’ Association protests Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks on Kaziranga ESZ
Aug 21, 2026The Karbi Students’ Association (KSA), along with local residents, staged a protest in Bordeka village near Kaziranga National Park on August 21, against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks on the park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
Former Congress leader John Chowdhury questions six-year suspension, threatens legal action
Aug 21, 2026Former vice-president of the Silchar District Congress Committee, Shamsur Rahman Chowdhury, popularly known as John, has questioned his six-year suspension from the Congress despite having resigned from the party ahead of the Assembly elections.
Tokay Gecko rescued in Assam's Kaziranga; man apprehended over alleged illegal wildlife trade
Aug 21, 2026The Bokakhat Range Forest team apprehended a Kohora resident at Latabari after recovering a live Tokay Gecko. The case has triggered a wider probe into the animal's source and possible wildlife trade links.
Assam Education Minister inaugurates ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to bring out-of-school children back to education
Aug 21, 2026Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurated Shiksha Yatra to identify and re-enrol out-of-school children across the state. The initiative combines a statewide survey with support pathways to help children return to formal education.
Over a month after Assam floods, nine Jorhat families still living in relief camp
Aug 21, 2026Nine families from Majiya Bheti in Jorhat remain in a roadside relief camp more than a month after the Assam floods. Damaged homes, lost crops, dead livestock and unsafe conditions are delaying their return.
Sivasagar DC office staff protest against Akhil Gogoi over alleged misbehaviour with DC
Aug 21, 2026Employees of the Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner’s office staged a protest on August 21, against Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, alleging that he misbehaved with the district commissioner during a meeting on August 20.
Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota’s tenure extended by six months until April 2027
Aug 21, 2026Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has received a six-month extension till 30 April 2027. The move keeps the 1993-batch IAS officer in charge of key administrative and policy matters.
Alleged sex racket busted in Assam's Jorhat, four detained
Aug 21, 2026Tension prevailed at Rodali Path in Bohotia Gaon, Jorhat, after local residents allegedly busted a sex racket operating in the area.
Cannabis worth Rs 50,000 seized in Assam's Jogighopa, suspected peddler arrested
Aug 21, 2026Residents in Jogighopa allegedly caught Abu Sayed Ali during a suspected cannabis deal and handed him to police. Officers have seized cannabis worth about Rs 50,000 and opened a wider investigation into the alleged trade.
Assam BJP MLA Pallab Lochan Das highlights ‘One Minister, One University’ initiative to connect with youth
Aug 21, 2026Assam BJP MLA Pallab Lochan Das highlighted the 'One Minister, One University' initiative in Guwahati. He said sustained engagement with young people can address their concerns and shape better opportunities.
Assam CM extends greetings on Senior Citizens Day, reaffirms support for elderly
Aug 21, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted senior citizens on Senior Citizens Day and highlighted their contribution to society. He said the government would continue measures to support elderly people with dignity, care and welfare across Assam.
Assam: Woman seriously injured after alleged knife attack by husband in Nagaon’s Dhing
Aug 21, 2026A woman was seriously injured after an alleged knife attack by her husband in Dhing, Nagaon, late on August 20. Police have detained the husband and begun an investigation while she undergoes treatment in hospital.
Drug peddler arrested with seven containers in Assam's Barpeta Road
Aug 20, 2026Police arrested alleged drug peddler Mizanur Rahman in Barpeta Road and seized seven containers suspected to contain narcotics. The case is part of an intensified crackdown, with investigators tracing the substances' source and possible network links.
Drug peddler arrested with 14.18 grams of heroin, stolen scooter in Guwahati
Aug 20, 2026A Noonmati Police team arrested Haren Kalita during a raid at Borochawk and seized suspected heroin. The operation also led to the recovery of a stolen scooter as investigators probe a wider drug network.
Assam Rifles seize drugs worth Rs 27 crore in Barak, six arrested
Aug 20, 2026A joint team of Assam Rifles, CRPF and Borobekra police intercepted a boat in Tipidor and seized suspected narcotics. The haul, valued at about Rs 27 crore, has been sent for further investigation with six men in custody.
Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga delivers special lecture on journey from conflict to peace at Gauhati University
Aug 20, 2026Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga delivered a special lecture at Gauhati University on his journey from insurgency to peace. The event highlighted dialogue, democratic values and reconciliation as foundations for lasting peace.
Drug peddler arrested with 161 narcotic tablets, cough syrup in Assam's Hatsingimari
Aug 20, 2026Kharuabandha Police arrested Nurul Asid during an anti-drug operation in Hatsingimari. The seizure of 161 narcotic tablets and cough syrup has prompted further investigation into the supply network.
‘Does PM really CARE for Assam?’: Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi seeks Rs 10,000 crore flood package
Aug 20, 2026Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a Rs 10,000 crore package for Assam after the recent floods. He also questioned why PM CARES did not step in as the state faced heavy losses and 105 deaths.
‘Identify all those involved’: Gaurav Gogoi urges Meghalaya to arrest guilty after Shillong violence
Aug 20, 2026Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Meghalaya government to identify and arrest those involved in the Shillong violence. The reported attack on an Assam family and other vehicles has deepened safety concerns on the inter-state route.
Assam's Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi warns District Commissioner over alleged lapses in flood relief
Aug 20, 2026Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi expressed strong displeasure over alleged negligence in the distribution of government relief to flood-affected people in the district.
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