Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay begins two-day Assam visit, bilateral connectivity projects in focus
May 25, 2026Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has begun a two-day visit to Assam centred on bilateral connectivity and development projects. The trip comes amid renewed focus on the proposed Gelephu-Kokrajhar link and wider regional cooperation.
Pre-monsoon rains wash away portions of NH-127(B) in Assam’s Dhubri, locals allege substandard construction
May 25, 2026Severe pre-monsoon rainfall has caused extensive damage to portions of the newly constructed National Highway 127(B) in the Tamarhat area of Assam’s Dhubri district, triggering widespread public concern over infrastructure quality and commuter safety.
Gauhati High Court reserves order on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea till May 29 in Zubeen Garg death case
May 25, 2026The Gauhati High Court has reserved till May 29 its order on Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea in the Zubeen Garg death case. The decision follows competing arguments from the defence and the state in a case under intense public scrutiny in Assam.
Tuliram Ronghang revives Article 244(A) demand in Assam Assembly, pushes for autonomous state for hill districts
May 25, 2026In his maiden speech as an MLA in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), strongly renewed the long-standing demand for implementation of Article 244(A) of the Constitution to create an Autonomous State within Assam for Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts.
IIT Guwahati develops advanced nanomaterial technology to combat counterfeiting
May 25, 2026IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a light-emitting perovskite nanomaterial for anti-counterfeiting use. The technology can create heat-resistant, hard-to-copy security patterns for authentication and advanced displays.
Assamese children’s magazines ‘Mouchak’ and ‘Notun Aabiskar’ digitally archived at University of California
May 25, 2026Assam Minister Bimal Borah on May 25, said two iconic Assamese children’s magazines, Mouchak and Notun Aabiskar, have been digitally archived at the University of California, marking a significant step in preserving Assamese literary and cultural heritage.
Assam UCC Bill 2026 standardises marriage laws, makes live-in relationship registration compulsory
May 25, 2026Assam Government on May 25 introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam, 2026 Bill, on the third day of the ongoing 16th session of Assam Legislative Assembly proposing a unified civil legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships for all residents of the state, while explicitly exempting Scheduled Tribes in order to preserve their constitutional protections and customary practices.
Residents protest artificial flooding in Assam's Sribhumi, demand permanent solution
May 25, 2026Residents of several localities in Sribhumi, Assam staged a road blockade protest on Monday, May 25 against recurring artificial flooding in the town following continuous rainfall.
Tabling of UCC Bill to pave way for on-record debate on need for law: Himanta
May 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, May 25, said the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly would pave the way for an “on-record discussion” on the necessity of such legislation in Assam.
Assam among northeast’s top performers in school education, Meghalaya lowest in country: PGI report
May 25, 2026The Union Education Ministry's PGI 2.0 report placed Assam among the Northeast's stronger school performers and Meghalaya at the national bottom. The findings highlighted sharp regional gaps, with steady access and equity but persistent weaknesses in learning outcomes and governance.
Assam: Baksa administration conducts extensive tribal outreach drive across five development blocks
May 25, 2026Baksa district administration carried the Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyan to remote tribal habitations across five blocks from May 18 to May 25. The drive combined welfare outreach with grievance hearings, helping resolve minor issues on-site and flag larger concerns for action.
Assam: Retired APS officer dies after alleged assault over parking dispute in Guwahati
May 25, 2026Retired Assam Police Service (APS) officer Girin Chandra Deka died on Sunday, May 24, after allegedly being assaulted by a youth at Ghoramara area in Guwahati, officials said.
Assam Congress demands wider consultation before introduction of UCC Bill, calls it BJP's 'political agenda'
May 25, 2026The proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill introduced in the Assam Assembly on Monday, May 25 triggered sharp political reactions, with the opposition Congress questioning both the necessity of the legislation and the manner in which it was brought before the House.
Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, becomes third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat
May 25, 2026The Assam government on Monday. May 25 introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assam Legislative Assembly, nearly two weeks after the state Cabinet approved the proposed legislation.
"Will protest if UCC Bill goes against religious practices, Islam": Congress MLA Nurul Huda
May 25, 2026Congress MLA Nurul Huda on Monday, May 25 said the party would examine the provisions of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill before deciding its course of action, adding that the Congress would oppose the legislation if it was found to be against religious practices, particularly Islam.
Zubeen Garg death case: Gauhati High Court to hear bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta today
May 25, 2026The Gauhati High Court is set to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on May 25 in connection with the widely discussed Zubeen Garg death case. The hearing, which enters its third round, is expected to play a significant role in determining Mahanta’s immediate legal future.
Dhubri police arrest two in connection with illegal narcotics distribution, contraband seized
May 24, 2026The Dhubri District Crime Unit conducted an undercover raid on Sunday, May 24 night and uncovered an alleged drug trade operating from a commercial establishment on IG Road. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation.
Assam BJP MLA Ranoj Pegu condoles demise of former Dhemaji regional committee vice-president Ranjan Gogoi
May 24, 2026Assam MLA Ranoj Pegu has condoled the untimely demise of former Dhemaji Sadar Regional Committee vice-president Ranjan Gogoi. The death has cast a pall of gloom in Dhemaji, with local leaders and residents expressing shock and sympathy.
NEET paper leak a serious concern, government must act firmly: Assam Congress MLAs
May 24, 2026Congress MLAs Aminur Rashid Choudhury and Joy Prakash Das on May 24 expressed concern over the recent NEET paper leak controversy and stressed the need for strict government action to protect the future of students.
Assam: Dhubri crime unit seizes contraband tablets, cough syrup near medical college, one held
May 24, 2026The Dhubri District Crime Unit apprehended a suspected drug peddler and seized a large quantity of contraband tablets and synthetic cough syrups during a raid conducted near the Dhubri Medical College and Hospital on Sunday, May 24 evening.
Four arrested in Assam's Tinsukia over alleged militant fund transfer links; Rs 2 lakh cash seized
May 24, 2026Assam's Tinsukia Police arrested four persons, including one from Maharashtra, in connection with alleged militant funding and unlawful financial transactions during a major operation carried out with the assistance of central agencies and Maharashtra Police.
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