Japan reaffirms commitment to strengthen partnership with Assam during talks with Himanta
Jun 26, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Japanese Ambassador Ono Keiichi reaffirmed deeper ties with Assam during a phone call. The conversation focused on investment-linked cooperation in electronics, semiconductors, infrastructure, manufacturing and entrepreneurship.
Woman held with 41.04 g of suspected drugs in Assam's Sivasagar; husband absconding
Jun 26, 2026Sivasagar Police arrested a woman and seized 41.04 grams of suspected drugs during an anti-narcotics operation in the Jengonikatia area of the district.
Electoral roll revision begins for Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council polls in Assam's Tinsukia
Jun 26, 2026Tinsukia has begun revising electoral rolls for the 2026 Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council elections across six constituencies. The exercise sets key dates for draft publication, claims and objections, and the final voter list.
NIA charges 11 for allegedly trying to expand banned terror group's network in Assam, Tripura and Bengal
Jun 26, 2026The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday, June 26, filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy involving an offshoot of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), accusing them of attempting to expand the outfit's extremist network across West Bengal and the northeastern States.
Assam: Seven held in Nagaon hotel gambling raid; journalist alleges assault attempt
Jun 26, 2026Seven persons were detained after Nagaon Police raided an alleged gambling den operating from a hotel in the town on June 25.
Assam committed to protecting youth through anti-drug campaign: Himanta
Jun 26, 2026On International Day Against Drug Abuse, Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed Assam's anti-drug drive. He said the campaign is meant to protect the state's youth as police continue seizures and arrests.
Silchar man detained for allegedly using Bajrang Dal name in assault, extortion case
Jun 25, 2026A man accused of carrying out organised assaults, extortion and robbery while allegedly using the name of Bajrang Dal has been detained by police in Assam's Silchar town.
Seven arrested, heroin and yaba tablets seized in major anti-drug crackdown in Assam's Dhubri
Jun 25, 2026In a major anti-narcotics operation, Dhubri Police arrested seven persons and seized suspected heroin and Yaba tablets during a raid carried out in the IG Road area of Dhubri town on June 25.
Rahul Gandhi’s constitution booklet records how Indira Gandhi ‘killed’ democracy during emergency: Himanta
Jun 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 25 launched a fresh attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his frequent display of a pocket-sized Constitution booklet during public speeches, claiming that the very document contains references to the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.
Woman rescued after alleged public assault by husband in Cachar's Kabuganj market
Jun 25, 2026A woman was allegedly assaulted in public by her husband at Kabuganj Bazaar in Assam's Cachar district, triggering outrage among local residents who intervened to rescue her and alerted the police.
Assam Governor reviews welfare schemes, stresses people-centric development
Jun 25, 2026Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya reviewed welfare schemes and outreach initiatives across Assam. He stressed close monitoring to ensure benefits reach vulnerable people and support inclusive development.
Endangered Bengal Slow Loris rescued after being found injured in Assam's Karbi Anglong
Jun 25, 2026An injured Bengal Slow Loris was rescued from a roadside in Assam's Karbi Anglong and handed to the Forest Department. The rescue has renewed calls to protect the region's biodiversity and report distressed wildlife promptly.
Allegations of domestic LPG misuse and child labour surface at NH-127B project in Assam
Jun 25, 2026Serious allegations of illegal use of domestic LPG cylinders and child labour have surfaced against J Infratech Pvt. Ltd., the agency engaged in the construction of National Highway 127B in parts of Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts.
Assam trains 200 aspiring ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in hospitality sector under women empowerment initiative
Jun 25, 2026Assam has trained 200 aspiring Lakhpati Didis in the hospitality sector under its women empowerment drive. The government said the push aims to turn skills and ambition into sustainable enterprises across the state.
Congress imposed emergency to retain power, says Assam BJP chief Dilip Saikia
Jun 25, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on June 25 launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the imposition of the Emergency in 1975, describing it as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history and alleging that it was imposed solely to retain political power.
Assam government effects major bureaucratic reshuffle; transfers several IAS and ACS officers
Jun 25, 2026The Assam government has transferred several IAS and ACS officers across departments and districts. The immediate-effect changes are aimed at improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery.
Assam cannot progress immediately without growth in agricultural income: Minister Pijush Hazarika
Jun 25, 2026Pijush Hazarika said Assam needs higher agricultural income to achieve faster growth. He called for stronger research, extension services and irrigation planning across the sector.
Guwahati Airport enhances emergency preparedness with advanced HRET crash fire tender and water rescue boats
Jun 25, 2026Strengthening its emergency response infrastructure and reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety, Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, has enhanced its Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities with the induction and demonstration of an advanced High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Crash Fire Tender and Water Rescue Boats.
Assam's Sribhumi Police seize intoxicating substance worth Rs 2.34 crore, arrest three
Jun 25, 2026Sribhumi Police seized 11,695 bottles of a suspected intoxicating substance worth about Rs 2.34 crore and arrested three people. The operation, hailed by Himanta Biswa Sarma, forms part of the Assam Against Drugs crackdown.
"Government has no accountability on this issue": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on NEET paper leak
Jun 25, 2026Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday, June 25, criticised the Central government over NEET paper leak issue, accusing it of failing to demonstrate accountability on matters affecting students and broader public concerns.
Assam: Botany students from Kaliabor college record first report of Salvia misella in northeast
Jun 25, 2026A team of undergraduate students from the Department of Botany at Kaliabor College (Autonomous) has recorded the presence of Salvia misella in Northeast India, marking a notable academic and scientific achievement for the institution.
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