Assam: After 16 years, teachers sentenced to seven years in prison over death of class VI student in Mirza
Jun 21, 2026In a long-awaited judgment, a court has convicted two teachers in connection with the death of a school student in Mirza in South Kamrup district, bringing legal closure to a case that had remained pending since 2010.
Assam Rifles, DRI seize poppy seeds worth Rs 1.31 crore in Assam’s Cachar district
Jun 21, 2026Assam Rifles, in a joint operation conducted with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized a large consignment of poppy seeds valued at approximately Rs 1.31 crore in Assam’s Cachar district, officials said on Sunday, June 21.
EU withdrawal of travel advisory expected to boost Assam tourism sector: BJP
Jun 21, 2026Assam, once widely perceived as remote and affected by security concerns, has now emerged as one of India’s leading destinations for tourism and investment, supported by improved connectivity, sustained peace initiatives, and expanding economic opportunities, according to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Assam unit
Eight golden langurs recovered in Assam's Chirang; One dies, nine detained
Jun 21, 2026ight golden langurs were recovered during a joint operation in Assam's Chirang district, and nine persons, including a Bangladeshi national, were detained in connection with the alleged illegal capture and transportation of the endangered primates.
Assam: Nagaon administration set to clear encroachments from government reserve land
Jun 21, 2026Nagaon district administration is preparing to launch a major eviction drive at two locations under Hatichong Mouza following reports of alleged encroachment on government grazing reserve land.
Assam Minister Atul Bora inaugurates reconstructed Dusutimukh Gaon Panchayat Office in Bokakhat
Jun 21, 2026Atul Bora inaugurated the reconstructed Dusutimukh Gaon Panchayat office in Bokakhat and met officials and staff. He said stronger Panchayat infrastructure is essential for efficient rural administration and welfare delivery.
Coconut-laden truck goes missing en route to Bihar from Assam's Batadrava; Fraud case registered
Jun 21, 2026A truck carrying coconuts worth over Rs 3.46 lakh from Assam's Batadrava to Bihar has reportedly gone missing under mysterious circumstances, prompting the trader to file a police complaint alleging fraud by the transport company and the driver.
CM Himanta reviews 15 medical college projects, stresses timely completion
Jun 21, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said he reviewed 11 ongoing and four upcoming medical college and hospital projects in Assam. He said the expansion is aimed at improving healthcare access through world-class and sustainable infrastructure.
Assam: IWAI marks International Day of Yoga with river-based sessions across Brahmaputra
Jun 21, 2026The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) marked the 12th International Day of Yoga through a distinctive river-based celebration by organising yoga sessions aboard vessels sailing on the Brahmaputra across multiple locations in Assam.
Massive landslide in Assam's Dima Hasao disrupts traffic on Jatinga–Silchar National Highway
Jun 21, 2026A major landslide in Jatinga brought traffic on the Jatinga–Silchar National Highway to a halt on June 21. The rain-triggered blockage stranded hundreds of vehicles and disrupted a key link to the Barak Valley.
Rs 72-crore Madhapur Railway Over Bridge inaugurated at Duliajan, boosting connectivity in Assam's Dibrugarh
Jun 21, 2026Assam inaugurated the Rs 72-crore Madhapur Railway Over Bridge at Duliajan on 21 June. The 830-metre span is expected to ease congestion, improve safety and strengthen connectivity in Dibrugarh district.
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai reviews progress of Silchar–Saurashtra East-West Corridor project in Dima Hasao
Jun 21, 2026Assam Food, Public Distribution, Consumer Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on June 20 inspected the damaged stretches of the Silchar–Saurashtra East-West Corridor between Nirimboi and Harangajao in Dima Hasao district.
Two alleged drug peddlers held in Assam's Nagaon; narcotics, air pistol seized in joint police operation
Jun 21, 2026Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested in a joint operation in Nagaon's Dhing area. The case has widened into a probe into the source of the suspected narcotics and possible regional links.
Assam acts against alleged irregularities in Hajo Forest Range; officer transferred, forester suspended
Jun 21, 2026Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced action against Hajo Forest Range officials over alleged irregularities and illegal money collection. The move underscores the government's stated zero-tolerance approach to corruption and misuse of authority.
‘He would have celebrated Kalaguru’: Garima Garg recalls Zubeen’s admiration for Bishnu Rabha
Jun 21, 2026Garima Garg visited Zubeen Kshetra on Bishnu Rabha Divas and said Zubeen Garg was deeply inspired by Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha. She said cultural programmes would carry forward his ideals and voiced hope in the ongoing court case.
Assam CM joins Nirmala Sitharaman for International Yoga Day session by the Brahmaputra
Jun 21, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an International Yoga Day session on the banks of the Brahmaputra. The event underlined calls to make yoga part of daily life and marked nationwide wellness celebrations.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews irrigation projects in Kamrup, stresses timely completion
Jun 21, 2026Pijush Hazarika inspected irrigation projects in Kamrup and sought feedback from farmers and officials. He asked for timely completion as the schemes aim to improve water access and farm productivity.
Assam reviews progress of 11 medical colleges, pushes for timely completion
Jun 21, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of 11 medical colleges and hospitals under construction in Assam and assessed preparations for four more projects. The meeting underscored the push for timely delivery, closer monitoring and greener medical campuses.
Traffic chaos on Assam's Rupahihat road as accident-hit vehicle removed hours later, locals question police response
Jun 20, 2026A major traffic disruption on the Nagaon–Naltali State Highway triggered public outrage on June 20 after an accident-hit vehicle was reportedly removed several hours after the mishap occurred in Bhakatgaon under Rupahihat.
Kamakhya Temple ready for Ambubachi Mela 2026, lakhs of devotees expected
Jun 20, 2026Kamakhya Temple and the Assam government have completed preparations for Ambubachi Mela 2026 in Guwahati. The four-day festival will draw lakhs of devotees as rituals mark the annual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya.
Rs 372 crore released to 18.60 lakh Assam farmers as PM Modi unveils new initiatives
Jun 20, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 20 virtually joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of several transformative initiatives aimed at benefiting citizens across the country.
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