Former Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia seek Assamese in all public announcements at Guwahati airport
Jun 29, 2026Former Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Kuladhar Saikia, along with two other retired senior bureaucrats, has urged the authorities at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi (LGBI) International Airport to include Assamese in all public announcements
Rhino horn seized in Sonapur resort raid; three suspected wildlife traffickers arrested
Jun 29, 2026In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and the Sonapur Forest Division conducted a late-night joint operation at a resort in Assam's Sonapur, arresting three suspected wildlife traffickers and seizing a rhino horn weighing 920 grams.
ASSEB mandates Class X re-admission for HSLC 2026 failed students to reappear in exam
Jun 29, 2026ASSEB has asked HSLC 2026 failed students to take re-admission in Class X before reappearing for the board exam. The order also ties eligibility to the half-yearly exam, attendance tracking and timely school-level assessments.
Assam man arrested for allegedly beating wife to death over Rs 2 lakh dowry demand in Kerala
Jun 29, 2026A 40-year-old man from Assam's Nagaon district was arrested on June 29 for allegedly beating his wife to death over a dowry-related dispute at their rented residence in Kerala's Ernakulam district, police said.
Assam flood situation worsens: One missing, over 45,000 affected
Jun 29, 2026The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on June 29 with one person reported missing and more than 45,500 people affected across districts, prompting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to assure the state of all possible assistance from the Centre.
Father, daughter arrested with heroin and narcotic tablets in Cachar anti-drug operation
Jun 29, 2026Cachar Police on June 29 claimed a major breakthrough in its continuing crackdown on narcotics, arresting a father and daughter and seizing a large quantity of suspected heroin and psychotropic tablets during a raid in Assam's Cachar district.
Assam ministers review flood, erosion situation in Jonai; officials directed to strengthen relief measures
Jun 29, 2026Assam ministers Susanta Borgohain and Keshab Mahanta reviewed the flood and erosion situation in Jonai on June 29. They directed officials to tighten relief delivery and inter-departmental coordination as rain and river levels continued to rise.
Assam's Dhubri Town and Country Planning Department faces absenteeism, staff shortage allegations
Jun 29, 2026The Dhubri district office of the Town and Country Planning Department is facing allegations of prolonged absenteeism and irregular attendance records. The claims, along with long-pending vacancies, have raised concerns over accountability and day-to-day functioning.
Gauhati High Court team reaches Dhubri to probe court stenographer's suicide
Jun 29, 2026A high-level team from the Gauhati High Court arrived in Assam's Dhubri district on Monday to conduct an administrative inquiry into the death of a court stenographer whose alleged suicide and final WhatsApp status have sparked concern and calls for a thorough investigation.
Two NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) cadres surrender in Arunachal's Tirap
Jun 29, 2026Two cadres of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction surrendered before the Assam Rifles and Tirap Police during an intelligence-based operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, officials said on June 29.
Guwahati's Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital to become 800-bed super-speciality facility
Jun 29, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the Rs 1,000-crore redevelopment of Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital in Guwahati. The project is aimed at expanding treatment capacity and easing pressure on GMCH.
Assam government hikes MLALAD fund, includes disability assistive devices under revised scheme
Jun 29, 2026The Assam government has raised the MLALAD allocation and widened the list of works MLAs can recommend. The revised rules add capped procurement provisions, disability aids and stricter district oversight.
Assam: Woman dies by suicide in Cachar; family alleges dowry harassment by husband, in-laws
Jun 29, 2026A woman in Cachar allegedly died by suicide, and her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment. Police have registered a complaint and begun an investigation, while the allegations remain unverified.
Assam's Dhubri on high alert as major rivers rise above danger level amid heavy rainfall
Jun 29, 2026Assam's Dhubri district administration has issued a high alert across riverine and low-lying areas after continuous rainfall caused a significant rise in the water levels of several major rivers, raising concerns of possible flooding.
Two railway workers killed, two critically injured after goods train hits labourers in Assam's Bongaigaon
Jun 29, 2026Two railway workers were killed and two others sustained critical injuries after being hit by a speeding goods train while working on the Naranarayan Bridge at Jogighopa in Assam's Bongaigaon district on June 29.
Assam CM directs streamlining of e-Transit Permit system for forest produce, minerals
Jun 29, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed revenue measures with Environment and Forest and Finance officials. He asked for a smoother e-Transit Permit system and tighter checks on GST leakages.
Assam eyes major flood control project for Sivasagar's erosion-hit riverine areas
Jun 29, 2026Assam Cultural Affairs Minister and Guardian Minister of Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, Bimal Bora, on June 29 visited several flood- and erosion-affected areas in Sivasagar district to assess the damage and review relief and protection measures.
Assam CM reviews Rs 765-crore redevelopment of RG Baruah Sports Complex
Jun 29, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the redevelopment work at Guwahati's RG Baruah Sports Complex on June 29. The Rs 765-crore project is aimed at building world-class facilities and strengthening sport in Assam.
All Assam Students Union leader demands eviction of encroachments from historic Jamuna water bodies in Sivasagar
Jun 29, 2026The president of the All Tai Ahom Student Union (ATASU), Basanta Gogoi, on June 29 addressed a press conference in Sivasagar, reiterating the organisation's long-standing demand for the removal of encroachments from the historic Jamuna water bodies and their proper restoration and beautification.
Assam Police seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 crore in Cachar, one arrested
Jun 29, 2026Assam Police seized 10,000 Yaba tablets worth about Rs 1 crore in an intelligence-led operation in Cachar. The recovery from a unit posing as a furniture shop came a day after another major haul, with investigators now tracing the source and possible links.
Assam Forest Minister meets Purnima Devi Barman, vows stronger support for Hargila conservation
Jun 29, 2026Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met Dr Purnima Devi Barman to review Hargila conservation efforts. The talks highlighted stronger state backing and the role of community-led action in protecting the endangered bird.
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