Four-year-old child allegedly killed after being thrown into pond in Assam's Nagaon, woman detained
Jul 14, 2026A four-year-old child allegedly died after being thrown into a pond in Assam's Nagaon district, prompting the police to launch an investigation into the incident.
Tourist arrivals in Assam crossed six crore over last 10 years: Tourism Minister
Jul 14, 2026Tourism Minister Ajanta Neog told the Assam Assembly that the state recorded 6.04 crore tourist arrivals over the past decade. She said the figures underline a post-pandemic rebound, while revised foreign advisories reflect improved law and order.
Eight villages cut off in Arunachal after flash floods wash away bridge
Jul 14, 2026Eight villages in Arunachal Pradesh's Kra Daadi district have been cut off from the rest of the State after flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall washed away an 84-metre bridge over the Kumey River, officials said on Tuesday, July 14.
Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 8 crore in Sribhumi, three arrested
Jul 14, 2026Assam Police seized around 80,000 Yaba tablets with an estimated international market value of nearly Rs 8 crore during an anti-narcotics operation in Sribhumi district, arresting three alleged drug traffickers and uncovering what investigators suspect to be part of an active interstate drug trafficking network.
BJP launches two-day mega training campaign in Assam's Sivasagar to strengthen party organisation
Jul 14, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on July 14 launched a two-day Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Mega Training Campaign at Milan Mandir in Sivasagar as part of its organisational strengthening drive following the party's return to power in Assam for a third consecutive term.
Drug peddler held with 1,000 Yaba tablets in Guwahati joint operation
Jul 14, 2026A joint team of SOG, WGPD and Gorchuk Police arrested an alleged drug peddler in Guwahati and seized 1,000 Yaba tablets. Police have registered an NDPS Act case and are probing the source and wider network links.
Nagaon artist highlights Assam's Sanchipat manuscript painting before Union Minister Giriraj Singh
Jul 14, 2026Traditional manuscript painting artist Sujit Das from Assam's Nagaon showcased the State's centuries-old Sanchipat manuscript painting tradition before Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, urging greater national and international recognition for the endangered art form.
Assam to set up 14 new circle officer offices, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces in Assembly
Jul 14, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma told the Assam Legislative Assembly that the state will set up 14 new Circle Officer offices. The move is aimed at decentralising revenue administration and improving public access to services.
Motorcycle bearing four-wheeler registration number seized in Assam's Nagaon
Jul 14, 2026A motorcycle allegedly bearing the registration number of a four-wheeler was seized during a vehicle-checking drive in Assam's Nagaon district, officials said on Tuesday, July 14.
Garima Saikia Garg visits proposed Zubeen Garg Memorial Park in Assam's Kokrajhar, plants Nahor sapling
Jul 14, 2026Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, on Monday visited the site of the proposed Zubeen Garg Memorial Park along the Gourang River in Kokrajhar and planted a Nahor sapling as a tribute to the legendary singer.
10,000 suspected Yaba tablets seized in Silchar; two held in midnight anti-drug operation
Jul 14, 2026Cachar Police detained two men after seizing 10,000 suspected Yaba tablets in a late-night Silchar raid. The recovery has triggered an NDPS case and a wider probe into possible trafficking links.
Adani One crosses five million members; Guwahati Airport among eight airports covered by loyalty programme
Jul 14, 2026Adani Airport Holdings Limited's (AAHL) consumer app, Adani One, has crossed five million members within 10 months of launching Adani Rewards, with Guwahati Airport among the eight airports where passengers can avail of the integrated airport loyalty programme.
Sexual abuse allegation triggers protest in Assam's Kokrajhar; clothing store ransacked, owner on the run
Jul 14, 2026Tension gripped Kokrajhar town on July 14 after a woman employee accused the owner of a clothing and accessories store of sexually assaulting her, triggering massive protests that culminated in vandalism at the establishment.
Assam expands cancer care network, plans 17 day care centres across state
Jul 14, 2026The Assam government has announced a major expansion of its cancer care infrastructure, revealing in the Legislative Assembly that 17 new Day Care Cancer Centres will be established across the state to strengthen access to treatment, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Hundreds protest in Assam's Jagun against proposed rehabilitation of Laika families
Jul 14, 2026Hundreds of people from six villages staged a protest in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday, July 14, against the proposed rehabilitation of 334 families from Laika in the Tirap Reserved Forest area near Phaneng-Kenia.
Housewife found dead in Assam's Silchar; husband arrested, investigation underway
Jul 14, 2026A 35-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Rangirkhari's Das Colony in Assam's Cachar district on Tuesday, July 14. Police have arrested her husband in connection with the case and are investigating the circumstances leading to her death.
Assam CM Himanta condoles Padma Shri awardee Geeta Upadhyay's demise
Jul 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has mourned the death of educationist and author Geeta Upadhyay. Tributes have highlighted her lasting contribution to education and Assamese and Nepali literature.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 to digitise Char land survey, fast-track land services from December 25
Jul 14, 2026Assam has announced Mission Basundhara 4.0 to expand land rights and digitise char area surveys. The new phase aims to modernise records, speed up approvals and improve access for indigenous communities.
From forest fringe to fortune: Vanilla farming opens new income avenue for Assam villages
Jul 14, 2026A quiet agricultural transformation is taking root in Assam's forest-fringe villages, where vanilla cultivation is emerging as a lucrative livelihood option while reducing dependence on forest resources.
Assam government to grant land pattas to 3.5 lakh tea garden workers, build houses for tea community
Jul 14, 2026Assam minister Atul Bora announced land pattas and government-funded houses for tea garden workers in the Assembly. The move is aimed at improving land security, housing and socio-economic conditions for the tea community.
Fake Gynaecologist? Dhubri nurse arrested after woman dies during illegal abortion at home clinic
Jul 14, 2026A major illegal abortion racket operating from a residential house in Assam's Dhubri district was busted after a 35-year-old woman allegedly died following an unauthorised medical termination of pregnancy (MTP).
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