Assam: Drug Inspector conducts surprise raids on unlicensed pharmacies in Nagaon’s Juria
Aug 27, 2026The Drug Inspector conducted surprise inspections at several pharmacies and drug distributors across different parts of Nagaon district, uncovering alleged irregularities in the sale and distribution of medicines.
Youth assaulted with sharp weapon during road-rage incident in Assam's Nagaon
Aug 27, 2026A youth was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon after an overtaking argument in Nagaon's New Market area. The assault triggered tension in the locality before residents detained the accused youths and handed them over to the authorities.
Assam's Basistha Police arrest two women drug peddlers, recover 15 grams of heroin
Aug 27, 2026Basistha Police arrested two alleged women drug peddlers and seized 15 grams of heroin and two smartphones. Police said the action followed intelligence inputs and the probe is continuing into possible wider links.
Body found in Assam's Cachar’s Syedpur within 15 Days, death of 40-year-old man sparks concern
Aug 27, 2026The body of Nilu Roy was recovered from a drain near Syedpur Bypass a day after he went missing. The death, coming within 15 days of another body being found in the area, has raised concern and renewed demands for stronger police presence.
Assam Government sets up emergency channels for residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal
Aug 27, 2026The Assam Government has stepped up emergency assistance for residents of the state stranded in Nepal amid severe flooding, with Assam Bhawan in New Delhi establishing dedicated contact channels for immediate assistance, coordination and essential information.
Project S.W.I.F.T. to revive 71 beels across Assam, boost fish production and livelihoods
Aug 27, 2026Assam has launched Project S.W.I.F.T., a Rs 796.88-crore ADB-backed plan to restore 71 beels across 23 districts. The initiative aims to raise fish production, support fishing communities and strengthen local livelihoods.
Assam CM visits Somnath Temple, hails development plans
Aug 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Somnath Temple in Gujarat and offered prayers. He welcomed plans to expand the shrine and said it could gain global prominence under Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Assam's Moran administration conducts drive at daily and fish markets, fines rule-violating traders
Aug 27, 2026A joint team in Moran carried out a drive at the daily and fish markets and fined traders for violations. The action followed repeated complaints over roadside waste and encroachment, with officials warning of sealing and legal steps.
Irrigation to drive Assam’s next phase of agricultural growth, says Minister Pijush Hazarika
Aug 27, 2026Pijush Hazarika said irrigation will drive Assam's next phase of agricultural growth. He said faster project execution and full use of funds must expand irrigated farmland.
Assam: NIT Silchar temporary employees resume indefinite hunger strike over job regularisation demand
Aug 27, 2026Temporary employees of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar have resumed an indefinite hunger strike demanding regularisation of their jobs from August 27. Six employees are currently sitting on a hunger strike, while other members of the NIT Workers Union are staging a sit-in in support of the protesters.
Assam's Nagaon District Students Union holds protest rally over rising prices of essential commodities
Aug 27, 2026The Nagaon District Students Union held a rally in Nagaon town on August 27 over rising essential commodity prices. The protest, held on AASU's call, pressed the Assam government for immediate relief measures.
Assam: BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary, others pay last respects to Deputy Speaker Bijit Gwra Narzary
Aug 27, 2026BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary on August 27 paid floral tribute to the mortal remains of Bijit Gwra Narzary, Deputy Speaker of the Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly (BTCLA), who passed away on August 26.
Adivasi Students’ Association launches anti-drug drive in Assam's Tingkhong, destroys illegal country liquor units
Aug 27, 2026The All Assam Adivasi Students' Association carried out an anti-drug and anti-liquor drive across Tingkhong and destroyed illegal country liquor units. The organisation said it acted after repeated appeals to the administration and Excise Department brought no effective action.
‘No question of joining BJP’: Debabrata Saikia accuses Himanta of spreading 'false political propaganda'
Aug 27, 2026Senior Congress leader and former Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, has rejected speculation that he may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of spreading “false propaganda” and using political tactics ahead of elections.
Assam: BTC declares local holiday in five districts following demise of deputy speaker Bijit Gwra Narzary
Aug 27, 2026The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has declared August 27 as a local holiday in five districts following the sudden demise of Bijit Gwra Narzary, Deputy Speaker of the Bodoland Territorial Council Legislative Assembly (BTCLA).
Assam: Sonari Police arrest man in Delhi over alleged Rs 12 lakh water plant fraud
Aug 27, 2026Assam Police arrested a man in Delhi on Thursday, August 27 in connection with an alleged fraud case involving a Rs 12 lakh advance taken for setting up a water purification plant in Assam’s Charaideo district.
Assam Police forms SIT to probe death of Bir Lachit Sena leader Manasjyoti Chetia
Aug 27, 2026Assam Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the death of Bir Lachit Sena leader Manasjyoti Chetia in Sivasagar, as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Assam: Five detained as police intensifies probe into Bir Lachit Sena leader’s death case
Aug 27, 2026Assam Police has intensified its investigation into the death of Bir Lachit Sena leader Manasjyoti Chetia in Sivasagar’s Bihubar, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Five of the 10 people named in a complaint filed by the organisation have so far been detained for questioning, according to the latest police update.
Assam: At this Kaliabor school, one teacher carries the classroom of 55 students
Aug 27, 2026For nearly four decades, Shalbari Rajiv Gandhi Primary School in Assam’s Kaliabor has continued to serve its students despite remaining outside the provincialised school system and functioning with limited infrastructure.
Young woman allegedly gang raped in Assam's Tinsukia, one accused held from Arunachal
Aug 27, 2026A young woman was allegedly gang raped by four men in Namphai Lishang village under the Jagun Police Outpost in Assam’s Tinsukia district on August 14, with police subsequently arresting one of the accused from Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam: With two sewing machines, two Kaliabor women stitch their way to self-reliance
Aug 27, 2026For Pranjana Baruah and Smritirekha Saikia, financial independence began with a simple realisation — constantly depending on their families for money, even for small personal expenses, was not sustainable.
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