Assam: No flag hoisting at Boko Agriculture Office on Independence Day, raises questions
Aug 15, 2026The absence of an Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at the office of the Assistant Executive Engineer (Agriculture) in Boko, Assam, on August 15 drew attention and raised questions among local residents.
Himanta visits GMCH to enquire about health of veteran CPI(M) leader Hemen Das
Aug 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, August 15, visited Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) to enquire about the health of veteran Communist leader Hemen Das, who is undergoing treatment for a fracture.
13-year-old boy suffers serious burns after coming in contact with 11-KV power line during football game in Assam’s Cachar
Aug 15, 2026A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after coming into contact with an 11,000-volt electricity line while playing football in Rajghat under the Bhagabazar area of Assam’s Cachar district on Saturday, August 15 afternoon.
60-year-old man held for alleged rape attempt on Class 10 student in Assam's Sribhumi
Aug 15, 2026A 60-year-old man was arrested in Assam's Sribhumi district on Saturday, August 15, for allegedly attempting to rape a Class 10 student who was returning home after attending an Independence Day programme at her school.
Assam to commemorate 800 years of Chaolung Sukapha’s arrival with state-wide programme in 2028
Aug 15, 2026Assam will commemorate 800 years of the arrival of Ahom kingdom founder Swargadeo Chao Lung Sukapha in the Brahmaputra Valley with a major state-wide programme in 2028, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Independence Day.
Himanta urges non-native settlers in Assam to list Assamese as mother tongue in Census
Aug 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, August 15, appealed to people from other parts of the country who have made Assam their home to list Assamese as their mother tongue during the ongoing Census exercise.
Assam Minority Struggle Council seeks justice for Dima Hasao police officer’s death
Aug 15, 2026The Assam Minority Struggle Council has submitted a memorandum seeking justice for the death of Nabajit Das, officer-in-charge of the Laishong Police Outpost in Dima Hasao district, who allegedly died after being hit by a vehicle suspected to be involved in drug trafficking.
Assam: Margherita Bazaar Committee distributes fruits to over 300 patients on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2026The Margherita Bazaar Committee marked the 80th Independence Day by distributing fruits and food items to more than 300 patients undergoing treatment at the Margherita Civil Hospital and the Central Hospital of North Eastern Coalfields, Coal India Ltd.
Drug trafficking angle emerges in SI Nabajit Das death case; vehicle owner arrested
Aug 15, 2026The death of Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das, In-Charge of the Laisong Police Outpost in Dima Hasao, has taken a new turn with investigators suspecting a possible link to a vehicle allegedly associated with a drug trafficking case.
After the floods: Livelihood initiative gives families of Nepalikhuti a fresh economic start
Aug 15, 2026For families in flood-affected settlements of Assam, the road to recovery is increasingly moving beyond immediate relief towards restoring livelihoods and creating dependable sources of income.
Assam’s Lakhimpur revises school timings amid intense heat
Aug 15, 2026The education department in Assam’s Lakhimpur district has revised school timings in view of the intense heat prevailing across the district, bringing forward the start and closing hours to limit students’ exposure to high temperatures
Laisong hit-and-run: Police outpost in-charge killed, two arrested
Aug 15, 2026Two persons have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident at Laisong in Assam’s Dima Hasao district that claimed the life of Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das, the in-charge of the Laisong Police Outpost, police said.
Tailor detained in Assam's Morigaon over alleged death threat to Himanta during Facebook Live
Aug 15, 2026A tailor was detained in Assam's Morigaon district after a Facebook account bearing his name allegedly issued a death threat to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the latter's Facebook Live session, police said.
Assam: 1.12 quintal beef seized in Jakhalabandha, six detained over alleged illegal cow slaughter
Aug 15, 2026Tension prevailed in Chikni Borhola under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Assam following the seizure of around 1.12 quintal of beef from a house where illegal cow slaughter and sale of beef were allegedly being carried out, police said.
‘I’ll kill Assam CM’: Man allegedly threatens Himanta Biswa Sarma during Independence Day live broadcast
Aug 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allegedly received a death threat from a social media user who posted an inflammatory comment during a live broadcast of the Chief Minister’s Independence Day address, according to a report.
Assam to mark 800 years of Sukapha’s arrival with grand global celebration in 2028: Himanta
Aug 15, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam will hold a grand programme in 2028 to mark 800 years since Sukapha reached the Brahmaputra Valley. The commemoration is meant to present his legacy and Assam’s cultural heritage to India and the world.
Assam announces eight new sub-districts on eve of Independence Day
Aug 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 15 announced the creation of eight new sub-districts across the state on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, in a move aimed at taking administration closer to the people.
Assam to invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in infrastructure over next five years: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Aug 15, 2026At Assam's Independence Day event, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 1.5 lakh crore infrastructure plan for 2026 to 2031. He linked the push to a wider development agenda spanning industrial growth, flood rehabilitation and social measures.
Akhil Gogoi goes on hunger strike on Independence Day, demands Rs 10 lakh aid for every flood-affected family
Aug 15, 2026Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi began an indefinite hunger strike in flood-ravaged Sivasagar on August 15, demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation for every family and flood-affected commercial establishment in the state.
'Tea & Teeing': Assam eyes Japan investment, global golf circuit for tea garden courses
Aug 15, 2026Assam is exploring deeper economic engagement with Japan, including investment opportunities in sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, tea and tourism, while seeking to promote its unique "Tea & Teeing" concept globally, the Chief Secretary's office said.
Independence Day ceremony in Assam’s Goalpara marred by upside-down national flag
Aug 15, 2026An Independence Day celebration in Assam’s Dudhnoi was briefly marred by an embarrassing flag mishap after the national flag was hoisted upside down at an official programme on August 15.
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