Gauhati High Court rejects pleas in Zubeen Garg death case; bail hearing deferred
Aug 28, 2026The Gauhati High Court on August 28 rejected pleas filed in connection with the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, including a challenge by businessman Shyamkanu Mahanta against the Fast Track Court verdict and a plea by Siddhartha Sharma seeking attachment of the Singapore Coroner’s Report.
Guwahati gets Olympic-sized swimming complex as Assam steps up sports push
Aug 28, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicated the Amingaon Swimming Complex in Kamrup district to the nation. The Olympic-sized venue is set to become a National Centre of Excellence in Swimming with SAI support.
Assam: Five Congress leaders seek party ticket for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
Aug 28, 2026Five Congress leaders have applied for the party ticket to contest the upcoming by-election to the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, party sources said on August 28.
Nepal flash floods: Six from Assam feared missing, CM Himanta says
Aug 28, 2026Six people from Assam are feared missing following devastating flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 28, as authorities continued efforts to verify the identities and whereabouts of those unaccounted for.
‘Modi’s popularity has no comparison, he will remain popular in future too’: Himanta
Aug 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity remained unmatched in Indian politics and would continue in the years ahead.
Two from Assam’s Karbi Anglong missing after flash floods in Nepal
Aug 28, 2026Two persons from Assam’s Karbi Anglong district have gone missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal, officials said on August 28.
Guwahati-Delhi rail route to get four-track connectivity, says Assam CM
Aug 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the railway route between Guwahati and Delhi will be expanded to four tracks, a move expected to improve passenger and freight connectivity in the region.
Top SSB official reviews security along India-Bhutan border in Assam
Aug 28, 2026Security arrangements along the India-Bhutan border in Assam's Tamulpur and Udalguri districts were reviewed by a senior Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) officer during a two-day visit, an official statement said on August 28.
Guwahati-Bangkok direct flights from October 27, says Himanta
Aug 28, 2026Guwahati will soon be connected directly with Bangkok, with IndiGo set to launch flights on the route from October 27, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 28.
Assam BJP backs government’s agarwood push, calls for growers to get fair share
Aug 28, 2026The Assam Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 28 welcomed the state government's initiative to strengthen the agarwood sector, while stressing that the economic benefits of the industry must reach genuine growers.
Elephant found dead near Assam-Karbi Anglong border, bullet marks raise poaching suspicion
Aug 28, 2026A wild elephant was found dead near Pulibagan along the Nagaon-Karbi Anglong border, with apparent bullet marks on its head and abdomen, raising suspicion that the animal may have been shot.
Falling auction prices raise concern over sustainability of tea industry: TAI
Aug 28, 2026The Tea Association of India (TAI) on Friday, August 28, expressed concern over the sharp decline in tea auction prices in north India in recent months, warning that the trend could pose a serious threat to the sustainability of the industry.
30,000 of 37,000 flood-hit families in Sivasagar received Rs 15,000 aid: Akhil Gogoi
Aug 28, 2026Around 30,000 of the 37,000 flood-affected families in Sivasagar constituency have received a one-time financial assistance of Rs 15,000 each, MLA Akhil Gogoi said on Friday, August 28.
Assam destroys drugs worth Rs 300 crore in 100 days: Himanta
Aug 28, 2026Drugs worth around Rs 300 crore have been destroyed in Assam during the first 100 days of the BJP-led government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 28.
Assam Police Lance Naik Kiran Sinha arrested by STF in drug case
Aug 28, 2026The STF has arrested Assam Police Lance Naik Kiran Sinha in a drug-related case. The operation also netted two women from Mizoram and led to a seizure worth about ₹3.50 crore.
Efforts underway to bring back Assam residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal: Himanta
Aug 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 28, said efforts were underway to ensure the safety and facilitate the return of people from the state who have been stranded in Nepal amid devastating flash floods.
Free coaching for APSC, ADRE-3.0, health and Assam Police exams to begin in Assam's Boko
Aug 28, 2026Free coaching classes for APSC, ADRE-3.0, Health Department and Assam Police exams will begin at Boko Girls’ High School. The initiative aims to help youths from the greater Boko area prepare for competitive tests without private coaching costs.
Pa Sonaram R. Sangma remembered on 110th death anniversary in Assam's Goalpara
Aug 28, 2026A day-long programme at Bakrapur observed the 110th death anniversary of Pa Sonaram R. Sangma. The event highlighted his legacy of peaceful resistance and indigenous rights among the Garo community.
MLA Akhil Gogoi acquitted in 2016 Kaziranga eviction case
Aug 28, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was acquitted by the Kaliabor Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate’s Court in a case registered in connection with the 2016 eviction drive at Kaziranga National Park.
Vijay more preferred as PM in Northeast than in South: MOTN poll
Aug 28, 2026Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is the third-most preferred choice for prime minister nationally, behind Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. But a regional break-up of the India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation survey reveals that his highest support comes from the Northeast, ahead even of his home region, the South.
Assam cricketers Uma Chetry, Jintimani Kalita selected for India A squads against Australia A
Aug 28, 2026Uma Chetry and Jintimani Kalita have been named in India A Women's squads for the Australia A tour. The selections underline Assam's growing presence in the national set-up.
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