Assam targets energy surplus status; CM unveils major power sector reforms
Jun 16, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma announced power sector reforms after a high-level review meeting. The measures focus on funding, lower losses, grid reliability and cleaner generation.
Basistha Police seize heroin, arrest notorious drug supplier in Guwahati
Jun 16, 2026Basistha Police arrested Bokol Gol Mohammad Ali and seized about 25 grams of heroin in Guwahati. The raid is part of an ongoing drive as investigators probe wider trafficking links.
Bangladesh agrees to return abducted Indian farmer Ranjit Das after high-level talks
Jun 16, 2026After nearly eight hours of anxiety and uncertainty, a positive breakthrough has emerged in the case of Indian farmer Ranjit Das, who was allegedly abducted by Bangladeshi miscreants from the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar district.
Kuki-Zo Council renews separate administration demand after fresh village bombing in Manipur
Jun 16, 2026The Kuki-Zo Council renewed its demand for a separate administration after a bomb attack injured three youths in Leilon Munlui village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The council said the blast reflected a wider pattern of attacks on Kuki-Zo civilians and urged equal attention, peace and a durable political settlement.
Assam: 70-year-old woman killed at home, family suspects robbery
Jun 16, 2026Sensation gripped Bhulukaguri village under Dharamtul Police Station in Assam's Morigaon district after the body of a 70-year-old woman was found inside her residence on June 16.
Assam Don Bosco University sexual harassment row: HOD sacked after complaint sparks campus uproar
Jun 16, 2026Assam Don Bosco University said its Public Administration HOD is no longer with the institution after a sexual harassment complaint. The move followed campus protests, an ICC inquiry and renewed calls for stronger safety measures.
Assam CM launches PNG supply in Mangaldai, inaugurates new CNG facilities in Tezpur
Jun 16, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually launched PNG supply in Mangaldai and new CNG facilities in Tezpur. The move expands clean fuel access while Assam reviews power sector upgrades and service delivery.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika seeks Centre's support for irrigation, agriculture development
Jun 16, 2026Pijush Hazarika met Union ministers C. R. Patil and Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi to discuss Assam's irrigation and agriculture sectors. The meetings focused on expanding irrigation coverage, strengthening farm development and improving farmers' livelihoods in the state.
Major police raid in Jorhat: 13 detained in alleged sex trafficking network
Jun 16, 2026A suspected sex racket operating from a hotel in Assam's Jorhat district was busted during a police raid, leading to the detention of 13 people, including eight women, officials said on June 16.
AIUDF's Rafiqul Islam alleges 'dangerous conspiracy' behind Assam eviction drives
Jun 16, 2026AIUDF general secretary Rafiqul Islam has accused the Assam government's eviction drives of targeting minorities. He said the planned clearance of five lakh bighas could deepen poverty and raise socio-economic concerns.
Dibrugarh’s historic school playground reduced to a garbage yard, public outrage grows
Jun 16, 2026What was once a vibrant playground that nurtured generations of students and budding athletes has now become a symbol of neglect and administrative apathy in Dibrugarh.
Two notorious cattle thieves caught while trying to sell stolen cow in Assam's Nagaon
Jun 16, 2026Sensation prevailed in the Dumdumia area of Dhing in Assam's Nagaon district after two alleged cattle thieves were caught by local residents while attempting to sell a stolen cow in a local market.
From a mother’s breast milk to a CBSE class 10 textbook: The story of Assam’s baby civet Bhakat
Jun 16, 2026In a modest home in Assam’s Kampur, a tiny wild animal once cried through the night, hungry and helpless. Its eyes had not yet opened. Barely two weeks old, the orphaned baby civet seemed unlikely to survive. Seventeen years later, that same story is being read by lakhs of students across India as part of the CBSE Class 10 curriculum under the title Baby Bhakat.
Tinsukia schools directed to reduce school bag weight; strict action warned for violators
Jun 16, 2026The Regional Office of the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Tinsukia, has directed all government, provincialised and private schools in the district to strictly adhere to prescribed limits on the weight of school bags carried by students.
Kamakhya bound? NFR launches special trains from Alipurduar and New Jalpaiguri for Ambubachi 2026
Jun 16, 2026The Northeast Frontier Railway has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure a smooth, safe and comfortable travel experience for thousands of devotees expected to attend the annual Ambubachi Mela at the revered Kamakhya Temple from June 22 to 25.
CAG FY 2025 report: Assam, Mizoram slip into revenue deficit; Manipur, Tripura post surplus
Jun 16, 2026Northeastern states presented a mixed fiscal picture in 2024-25, with Manipur and Tripura recording revenue surpluses, while Assam and Mizoram slipped into revenue deficits despite targeting stronger fiscal positions, according to the latest State Finances 2024-25 report released by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Assam steps up NEET-UG 2026 security; mobile phones banned for candidates, staff and invigilators
Jun 16, 2026Assam has rolled out tighter protocols for the NEET-UG 2026 examination, including a blanket mobile phone ban at centres. The measures are aimed at securing the test process while ensuring smooth coordination, transport and student welfare.
Jayanta Malla Baruah attends APFBC Phase-II closure workshop, highlights Assam’s conservation achievements
Jun 16, 2026Assam Finance, Environment & Forest, Mines & Minerals Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah attended the APFBC Phase-II closure workshop in Guwahati on June 16. He said the project strengthened forest management, biodiversity protection and community participation across Assam.
Assam to conduct survey of OBC communities soon: Minister Ashwini Ray Sarkar
Jun 16, 2026Assam will soon begin a statewide survey of OBC communities through the Assam Other Backward Classes Commission. The exercise is meant to update socio-economic and demographic data for better targeted welfare planning.
15 alleged thieves arrested in major anti-theft operation by Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon
Jun 16, 2026Rupahihat Police arrested 15 alleged thieves in an overnight operation across several areas of Assam's Nagaon district. The action is part of an intensified drive against property crimes as investigators probe more cases and seek stolen items.
Three minors detained in Assam's Barpeta child rape and murder case
Jun 16, 2026Police detained three minors after a nine-year-old girl was found dead in a field in Barpeta district. The case has sparked public outrage, with residents demanding strict action and speedy justice.
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