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.
Assam: Fraudsters posing as police rob Dhubri schoolteacher of gold worth Rs 4 lakh in daylight
Jul 13, 2026A 59-year-old schoolteacher was allegedly duped of gold ornaments worth around Rs 4 lakh by three fraudsters posing as plainclothes police personnel in a brazen daylight robbery in Assam's Dhubri town on Monday, July 13.
Silchar police seize large consignment of foreign liquor allegedly meant for Mizoram
Jul 13, 2026Silchar Sadar Police seized a large consignment of foreign liquor allegedly being smuggled to Mizoram during a special operation conducted in Assam's Cachar district on Sunday night, July 12.
Assam govt to revive Hajo's defunct raw material bank for bell metal industry
Jul 13, 2026The Assam government on Monday, July 13, reiterated its commitment to preserving and reviving Hajo's centuries-old bell metal industry, saying it is reviewing measures to address challenges such as rising raw material costs, increasing production expenses, competition from modern products and a shortage of skilled artisans.
'USTM is building a water bomb that will destroy Guwahati': Assam BJP MLA Manab Deka attacks varsity, Congress
Jul 13, 2026BJP MLA Manab Deka on July 13 launched a sharp attack on the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), alleging that the institution was creating a "water bomb" that would eventually devastate Guwahati.
Assam: Heavy rain triggers flooding in Chirang's Panbari; 15 families affected
Jul 13, 2026Continuous heavy rainfall since midnight triggered a flood situation in Assam's Chirang district on Monday, July 13, inundating several villages in the Panbari area and affecting at least 15 families.
'Paint Paresh Baruah, not Che Guevara': Raijor Dal moves police against Assam CM, seeks FIR
Jul 13, 2026The Jatiya Yuva Bahini, the youth wing of Raijor Dal, has sought the registration of an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his recent remarks referring to banned ULFA (Independent) chief Paresh Baruah, alleging that the statement could amount to legitimising the image of a proscribed militant leader.
Assam unemployment registry crosses 15.43 lakh; over 3.55 lakh fresh registrations in 2026
Jul 13, 2026More than 15.43 lakh people are currently registered as active job seekers in Assam, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly on July 13.
'Parliament has over 65% criminals': Badruddin Ajmal rejects panel proposal on PM, CM suspension
Jul 13, 2026AIUDF chief and Binnakandi Assembly constituency MLA Badruddin Ajmal on July 13 launched a sharp attack on the proposed recommendation of a parliamentary panel to suspend, instead of remove, Prime Minister and Chief Ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 days, calling it an exercise that would not hold politicians accountable.
'If govt can't protect Ram Temple, how will it protect others?': Congress, BJP react to alleged Ram Mandir donation theft
Jul 13, 2026The alleged embezzlement of donations from the Ram Mandir sparked a political exchange outside the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, July 13, with the Congress targeting the BJP-led government over the incident, while a BJP legislator condemned the alleged theft and reiterated the party's commitment to inclusive development.
Central team assesses flood damage in Assam's Bajali, reviews relief and rehabilitation measures
Jul 13, 2026An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from the Government of India visited Assam's Bajali district on July 11 to assess the damage caused by the recent floods and review the relief measures undertaken by the district administration.
'We will never allow indigenous land to be handed over': Akhil Gogoi protests arrest of Assam activists
Jul 13, 2026Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi staged another symbolic protest outside the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, July 13, during the ongoing Budget Session, wearing a black shirt, black mask and carrying placards to demand the release of tribal leader Aditya Rabha and farmers' leader Pranab Doley.
Assam minister says Guwahati floods due to heavy rain, Meghalaya runoff
Jul 13, 2026Assam Minister Rameswar Teli on July 13 attributed the recurring floods in Guwahati to heavy rainfall and inflow of water from neighbouring Meghalaya, while refraining from commenting in detail on the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case.
Supreme Court sets aside Gauhati HC orders declaring 27 Assam residents foreigners
Jul 13, 2026The Supreme Court on July 13 held that questions relating to citizenship and foreigner status must be decided through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, setting aside Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners.
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