Assam remembers literary icon Nabakanta Barua on his 24th death anniversary
Jul 14, 2026Assam remembered poet and novelist Nabakanta Barua on his 24th death anniversary. Tributes revisited his lasting influence on Assamese literature, academia and public life.
Unidentified body found near Assam's New Bongaigaon Railway Station
Jul 14, 2026An unidentified body was recovered under suspicious circumstances near the New Bongaigaon Railway Station on July 14, triggering concern among local residents.
Record tourist rush to Kaziranga prompts Assam to build Hyatt, Taj hotels: Atul Bora
Jul 14, 2026Assam cabinet minister Atul Bora on July 13 said Kaziranga National Park has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall this year, prompting the state government to expand tourism infrastructure, including the construction of Hyatt and Taj hotels near the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
22 lakh PMAY-Gramin houses completed in Assam; 2 lakh more in next 100 days
Jul 14, 2026Assam has completed the construction of 22 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and aims to build another two lakh homes within the next 100 days, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora said on July 13.
'Big slap on Himanta govt's face': Akhil Gogoi hails SC's verdict on Assam foreigners cases
Jul 14, 2026Raijor Dal founder and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on July 13 welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to set aside 27 Gauhati High Court judgments upholding Foreigners Tribunal orders, calling it a "big slap" on the face of the Assam government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Restore forests to reduce human-elephant conflict, says Assam minister; MLA meet on July 15
Jul 14, 2026Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on July 13 said restoring degraded wildlife habitats is the most sustainable solution to reducing the growing human-elephant conflict in the state, while announcing a meeting with MLAs on July 15 to discuss strategies to tackle the issue.
Assam reviews APL expansion plans, explores green methanol and Bangladesh exports
Jul 13, 2026Assam Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Minister Bimal Borah on Monday, July 13 chaired a high-level review meeting on Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) at Janata Bhawan, with discussions centred on enhancing production, refining business strategy and expanding the company's methanol operations.
Assam police seize 1,450 litres of stolen oil condensate, one arrested in Tinsukia
Jul 13, 2026The illegal trade of stolen condensate oil continues to pose a challenge in Assam's Tinsukia district, with police uncovering another major cache during a joint operation carried out in the early hours of Monday, July 13.
Floodwaters from Bhutan inundate villages in Assam's Chirang, damage homes and farmlands
Jul 13, 2026A sudden surge of floodwaters flowing down from Bhutan caused widespread inundation in Panbari Bijoypur village under Bijni in Assam's Chirang district on Monday, July 13 morning, affecting several families and disrupting normal life in the area.
Assam: Dumper owners stage road blockade in Tinsukia over additional forest department charges
Jul 13, 2026Vehicular movement was disrupted on the Pengeree-Bordumsa Road in Assam's Tinsukia district on Monday, July 13, after the All Assam Dumper Owners Association staged a protest against what it described as the Forest Department's arbitrary tax collection policy.
'Make some room': Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Assam's own OTT platform
Jul 13, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Assam will launch a dedicated OTT platform for regional content. The move is aimed at giving Assamese creators a wider digital stage and bringing local stories closer to audiences.
ASDMA issues heavy rain alert for Guwahati, warns of waterlogging and landslides
Jul 13, 2026The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Monday, July 13 issued an advisory warning residents of Guwahati and adjoining areas of heavy rainfall expected over the next two to three days, urging people to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Congress delegation meets activist Aditya Rabha in Guwahati Central Jail, alleges suppression of land rights voices
Jul 13, 2026A Congress delegation on Monday, July 13, visited Guwahati Central Jail and met activist Aditya Rabha, who is currently in judicial custody, alleging that his arrest reflects an attempt to suppress voices advocating for the land rights of indigenous communities.
Atul Bora defends Bokakhat hotel project after Pranab Doley's arrest, says tourism growth needs more hotels
Jul 13, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora on Monday, July 13, defended the state government's decision to develop tourism infrastructure in Bokakhat, saying the sharp rise in tourist arrivals has made the construction of additional hotels a necessity. He also alleged that activist Pranab Doley was attempting to create unnecessary controversy around the project and obstruct development.
IMD issues Yellow alert for 22 Assam districts, Orange alert for Dhubri and South Salmara
Jul 13, 2026The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has issued weather alerts for most parts of Assam, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall over the coming hours.
Over 91,000 D-voters remain on Assam electoral rolls, Sonitpur records highest: Himanta
Jul 13, 2026Assam currently has 91,385 'D-voters' (doubtful voters) in its electoral rolls, with Sonitpur district recording the highest number, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, July 13.
Assam: Guwahati youth found dead in Garbhanga Reserved Forest after going missing
Jul 13, 2026A 25-year-old man from Guwahati's Fatasil area, who went missing during an outing to the Garbhanga Reserved Forest, was found dead on Monday, July 13, police said.
Road to UNESCO-listed Charaideo Maidams remains incomplete after two years, locals allege poor construction
Jul 13, 2026Allegations of inordinate delay and poor-quality construction have surfaced over the BG Road–Simaluguri road project in Assam's Sivasagar district, with local residents and organisations claiming that the nearly 18-km stretch remains incomplete more than two years after work began.
Assam repatriated 1,679 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in two years: Himanta
Jul 13, 2026Assam has repatriated 1,679 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants over the past two years, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, July 13.
Assam: Rupahihat police seize 12 illegally stored domestic LPG cylinders, one arrested
Jul 13, 2026Rupahihat Police in Assam's Nagaon district seized 12 domestic LPG cylinders allegedly stored illegally during a raid and arrested one person in connection with the case.
Silchar civic groups set July 17 deadline for Assam govt to repair roads, warn of 'Road Strike'
Jul 13, 2026A joint platform of 16 civil society organisations in Silchar on Monday, July 13, launched a symbolic 'Thank You' campaign to protest the poor condition of roads, waterlogging, traffic congestion and alleged unscientific road construction, giving the Assam government until Friday to address the issues.
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