Tanzil Hussain’s elevation as Assam Youth Congress Vice President put on hold amid organisational review
Jun 02, 2026The appointment of Samaguri MLA Tanzil Hussain as Vice President of the Assam Pradesh Youth Congress has been placed on hold following an ongoing organisational review by the Indian Youth Congress.
New Dibrugarh Stadium set to boost sporting ecosystem across Upper Assam: Sarbananda Sonowal
Jun 02, 2026Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Dibrugarh Lok Sabha MP Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday, June 2 visited the newly constructed stadium at Khanikar in Dibrugarh and reviewed its infrastructure, facilities and development progress.
‘It is the responsibility of all of us’: Gaurav Gogoi on Nalbari murder and attack on girl
Jun 02, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi condemned the Nalbari murder and the brutal attack on a minor girl. He said the tragedy should push society to stay vigilant and report abuse without fear.
'Gaja Bandhab' launches street play campaign to raise awareness on human-elephant conflict and plastic pollution
Jun 02, 2026The Gaja Bandhab Elephant Welfare Trust has launched a unique awareness campaign through educational street plays in conflict-prone areas of Assam.
Election review meeting held at Boko Rajiv Bhavan, Congress leaders assess organizational preparedness
Jun 02, 2026An election-focused review meeting was held at Rajiv Bhavan in Boko on Tuesday, June 2, bringing together senior Congress leaders, elected representatives and party observers to assess organizational preparedness and discuss strategies ahead of upcoming political engagements.
Wajed Ali Choudhury appointed leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly
Jun 02, 2026The development comes days after the Congress Legislature Party elected Choudhury as its leader on May 26. Joy Prakash Das was simultaneously appointed as the deputy leader of the Congress Legislature Party.
Assam: Minor girl from Margherita allegedly exploited as domestic help in Guwahati; FIR filed
Jun 02, 2026The parents of a 16-year-old girl from Margherita Tea Estate in Assam's Tinsukia district have alleged that their daughter was taken to Guwahati on the promise of education and later subjected to exploitation and abuse while being made to work as a domestic help.
Assam CM reviews L&T projects, Bharti expansion as focus sharpens on connectivity and jobs
Jun 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met L&T and Bharti leaders to review projects and expansion plans in Assam. The talks linked infrastructure and telecom coverage with the state's wider push on jobs and development.
Assam Police arrest Guwahati man in alleged Rs 3.85 crore 'digital arrest' scam
Jun 02, 2026Assam Police's Cyber Crime Unit has arrested a Guwahati-based man for allegedly operating a cyber fraud racket that cheated victims across multiple states through a "digital arrest" scam, officials said.
Illegal excavation along Kolong riverbank sparks concern amid erosion in Assam's Nagaon
Jun 02, 2026Allegations of illegal excavation and sale of soil from the banks of the Kolong River have triggered concern among residents in parts of Nagaon district, even as several riverside villages continue to face the threat of severe erosion.
Assam: Class X student hospitalised after alleged assault by headmaster at Bajali school
Jun 02, 2026A tense situation was reported at Sarupeta High School in Assam's Bajali district after a Class X student was allegedly assaulted by the school's headmaster, resulting in the student being admitted to hospital.
Assam seeks stronger policy collaboration after Ashok Lahiri's appointment to NITI Aayog
Jun 02, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 2 congratulated economist Dr Ashok Lahiri on his appointment as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog and expressed the state's intent to strengthen its engagement with the national policy think tank.
‘We brought his body home, but his soul was gone’: Mother of Nalbari youth killed while saving cousin seeks justice
Jun 02, 2026Grief-stricken and struggling to come to terms with the loss of her son, Deepa Barman, the mother of deceased Madhurjya Barman, on June 2, has appealed for justice and urged the government to ensure that no other family suffers a similar tragedy.
Assam: Special Chief Secretary reviews human-elephant conflict situation in Kamrup
Jun 02, 2026A stakeholder meeting on the growing incidents of human-elephant conflict in the Palashbari and Boko-Chhaygaon Co-District areas of Kamrup district was held today at the Conference Hall of the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office, Amingaon.
Assam drivers’ associations announce June 10 protest over fare structure and working conditions
Jun 02, 2026The Assam State Drivers’ Association and the All Guwahati Cab Drivers’ Association have announced a protest programme on June 10, pressing for a revision of fare structures and addressing issues affecting the livelihood of drivers in the state.
MLA Jayanta Malla Baruah visits family of attacked youth who died in Nalbari incident, assures support
Jun 02, 2026MLA Jayanta Malla Baruah visits family of attacked youth who died in Nalbari incident, assures support
Guwahati hosts major pickleball event with 210 matches across 22 categories
Jun 02, 2026The Guwahati Open PWR 200 brought 130 players together for 210 matches across 22 events. The turnout underscored pickleball's growing competitive base in Assam and the Northeast.
Water India Expo opens in Guwahati with focus on sustainable water solutions
Jun 02, 2026The 45th Water India Expo has opened in Guwahati, bringing together the water and wastewater sector. The event turns the spotlight on technology, collaboration and sustainable water management.
Industrial pollution allegations surface after mass fish deaths in Assam’s Kharkhari river
Jun 02, 2026Thousands of fish have been found dead in the Kharkhari River in Assam’s Boko area, raising concerns over possible industrial pollution and its impact on local livelihoods and aquatic biodiversity.
Rare yellow-throated marten spotted in Kaziranga, boosting Assam’s biodiversity profile
Jun 02, 2026A new species of marten has been recorded in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the success of ongoing conservation efforts in the state.
Minor found over six months pregnant; six arrested in Assam's Majuli
Jun 02, 2026Six persons, including two juveniles, have been arrested in Assam's Majuli district after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual assaults over several months and was found to be over 6 months pregnant, police said.
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