Assam-Meghalaya border villages reach landmark agreement on land disputes
Jun 03, 2026In a significant development aimed at strengthening peace and stability along the Assam-Meghalaya inter-state border, representatives of two border villages reached a mutually agreed understanding on long-standing land and agricultural issues during a high-level meeting held at an Assam Police temporary camp in West Karbi Anglong district.
APDCL conducts anti-power theft drive in Assam's Margherita, over 10 houses found violating norms
Jun 03, 2026The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) on Wednesday, June 3 carried out a special enforcement drive against electricity theft and meter bypassing in various areas under the Margherita Electrical Sub-Division in Tinsukia district's Margherita Co-District.
'India's fastest-growing state': Assam CM briefs President Murmu on growth journey
Jun 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her on the state's growth plans. The outreach came as his government pushed investment, infrastructure and IIM Guwahati plans.
Elderly widow abandoned by daughters, Assam Police devises rotational care arrangement
Jun 03, 2026In a rare case highlighting the challenges faced by elderly citizens, Assam Police intervened to ensure care for a 65-year-old widow from Sualkuchi after she was allegedly abandoned by her daughters and left without support.
Storm damages 500-year-old heritage banyan tree, temple structures in Assam's Dhubri
Jun 03, 2026A severe storm accompanied by high-velocity winds struck parts of Assam's Dhubri district on Wednesday afternoon, causing extensive damage to the historic Dhorarghat Bottala Dham in Dhorarghat Battala village. The storm hit the area at approximately 1:30 p.m., uprooting a substantial portion of a centuries-old banyan tree believed to be over 500 years old.
Assam: Class VI student allegedly assaulted by school management committee president in Nagaon
Jun 03, 2026A Class VI student of Sankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan in Assam's Nagaon district, was allegedly assaulted by the president of the school's management committee, sparking tension in the locality.
Angry residents attack house of alleged drug peddler in Nagaon, accuse police of inaction
Jun 03, 2026Tension gripped the Herapati-Tanpara area of Nagaon after local residents staged a protest against the growing drug menace and vandalised the residence of an alleged drug peddler, accusing the police of failing to act despite repeated complaints.
Assam: Tiwa Autonomous Council distributes livelihood support items to beneficiaries
Jun 03, 2026The Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) on Wednesday, June 3, distributed a range of livelihood and utility items among beneficiaries from different parts of its jurisdiction as part of an initiative aimed at promoting self-reliance and improving livelihoods.
Woman goes missing in Manas river in Assam's Bongaigaon
Jun 03, 2026A woman went missing after entering the Manas River for a bath at Kuchlaiguri under Manikpur in Assam's Bongaigaon district on Tuesday afternoon, June 2.
Moral policing in Assam's Baghbar: Two teenagers tied to pole, beaten and tonsured over alleged pigeon theft
Jun 03, 2026A shocking incident of alleged moral policing has triggered outrage in Assam's Barpeta district after two teenagers were reportedly tied to a pole, brutally assaulted and forcibly tonsured over accusations of pigeon theft.
Youth killed after motorcycle crashes into electric pole in Assam's Juria
Jun 03, 2026A youth was killed on the spot after the motorcycle he was riding lost control and rammed into an electric pole at Tinisukia under Juria in Nagaon district on Wednesday, June 3.
West Asia conflict begins affecting Assam tea exports, says GTAC official
Jun 03, 2026The ongoing conflict in West Asia has started impacting Assam's tea exports, particularly the premium Orthodox tea segment, with exporters facing rising logistics costs, delayed shipments and growing uncertainty in payments, according to the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC).
Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi's mother Priyada Gogoi passes away at 96
Jun 03, 2026Priyada Gogoi, the mother of Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, passed away in Guwahati on Wednesday morning, June 3, following a prolonged illness. She was 96.
Assam among top three states in school internet connectivity growth: Himanta
Jun 03, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's top-three ranking in school internet connectivity marks a wider education shift. He said gains in electricity, computers, girls' toilets and internet access reflect a broader infrastructure push.
Centre assures full support for agriculture, rural development in Assam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Jun 03, 2026Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on June 2 assured the Assam government that there would be no shortage of funds and resources for the growth of the agriculture sector and rural development initiatives in the state.
Centre launches Rs 411-crore Mission Senehjori to transform Assam's Muga silk sector
Jun 03, 2026In a major boost to Assam's iconic Muga silk industry, the Centre on June 2 launched Mission Muga Silk Senehjori, a Rs 411-crore initiative aimed at transforming the traditional sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem while benefiting nearly 2.6 lakh weavers, rearers and entrepreneurs associated with Muga silk production.
Assam, Meghalaya agree to continue farming in Lapangap, defer border demarcation
Jun 02, 2026Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to let residents continue cultivation in designated parts of Lapangap. The arrangement keeps livelihoods going while a state-level committee examines the permanent boundary issue.
Four missing Guwahati schoolgirls rescued from Howrah within 24 hours
Jun 02, 2026Assam Police successfully rescued four minor girls who had gone missing from Guwahati's Basistha area and traced them to Howrah in West Bengal within 24 hours of their disappearance, officials said on Tuesday, June 2.
Assam Congress suspends four Hailakandi district office bearers over alleged misconduct during review meeting
Jun 02, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday, June 2 suspended four office bearers of its Hailakandi district unit over their alleged involvement in an incident that took place during an organisational review meeting held on May 30.
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.
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