Assam CM visits Zubeen Kshetra for the first time after taking oath
May 20, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Zubeen Kshetra at Hatimura in Sonapur near Guwahati shortly after taking oath for a second term in office, marking his first visit to the cultural site dedicated to music icon Zubeen Garg.
Dates announced for Ambubachi Mela 2026, Kamakhya temple begins preparations
May 20, 2026Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati has begun preparations for the Ambubachi Mela, which opens on June 22. A new Pandu-side route and wider CCTV coverage are being planned to handle the expected rush of pilgrims.
Assam government warns against disruption of medicine supply amid nationwide chemists’ strike
May 20, 2026The Assam government has issued strict directions to ensure uninterrupted access to essential medicines across the state amid a nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20.
Assam: Protest erupts in Nazira as ATTSA demands withdrawal of case against branch president
May 20, 2026Members of the Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA), along with hundreds of tea garden workers, staged a protest in front of Geleky Police Station in Assam’s Nazira on Wednesday, May 20, demanding the withdrawal of a police case registered against a local student leader.
Muslim community in Cachar adopts consensus decision to maintain social harmony during Eid, to refrain from animal sacrifice
May 20, 2026In a move aimed at preserving communal harmony and mutual respect among communities, the Islamic community of Udharbond Pangram in Assam’s Cachar district has decided to refrain from performing animal sacrifice during Eid celebrations this year.
Assam Government mandates accountability in pension disbursal with new penalty provision
May 20, 2026The Assam government has introduced a penalty mechanism for officials responsible for undue delays in pension processing, aiming to ensure stricter adherence to timelines prescribed under existing pension rules and administrative procedures.
Assam, Meghalaya emerge among India’s fastest-growing states in five-year GDP study
May 20, 2026Assam and Meghalaya have emerged among India’s fastest-growing state economies over the past five years, reflecting a broader shift in the country’s economic growth pattern beyond traditionally dominant industrial states, according to a report released on May 19.
Assam government distributes laptops to 71 DigiPay Sakhis under DAY-NRLM scheme
May 19, 2026Assam government distributed laptops to 71 DigiPay Sakhis under the DAY-NRLM scheme to boost digital payments and empower women entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to strengthen the digital economy and improve technology access in rural areas.
CM’s Special Vigilance Cell reopens Assam Nursing scam probe
May 19, 2026The Assam Nursing scam investigation has been reopened by the Special Vigilance Cell following new evidence. Authorities are committed to a transparent probe and strict action against corruption.
Assam: KAAC extends tenure of municipal board, town committee members by six months
May 19, 2026Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council extends municipal board and town committee members' tenure by six months to ensure governance stability. The move supports smooth administration ahead of upcoming elections and ongoing development work.
Assam introduces penalty for delayed pension processing, CM stresses dignity for retirees
May 19, 2026The Assam government has introduced a penalty mechanism against officials responsible for delays in processing pension cases, in a move aimed at ensuring the timely disbursal of pensions to retired employees.
Wife accuses OIL driver of using fake fireman ID, loan default and family abandonment in Morigaon
May 19, 2026Allegations of using a fake government identity card, unpaid bank loans and abandoning family members have surfaced against an employee of Oil India Limited (OIL), triggering widespread discussion in Morigaon district.
Assam Assembly’s first session from May 21; Speaker to decide on LoP recognition
May 19, 2026Assembly Secretariat begins procedural preparations as debate continues over formal recognition of Leader of the Opposition in the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly
Assam vigilance team arrests Kokrajhar DFO while accepting Rs 2 lakh bribe
May 19, 2026The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Assam on May 19 arrested a forest official from Kokrajhar district after allegedly catching him red-handed while accepting a bribe inside his office chamber.
Assam passport controversy: Crime Branch summons Randeep Singh Surjewala on May 23
May 18, 2026Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has been summoned by the Crime Branch for questioning in the Assam passport controversy. The investigation focuses on alleged irregularities and seeks to establish the truth.
Former Minister Pijush Hazarika attends BJP workers meeting in Assam's Juria, gives organisational directives
May 19, 2026Former Assam minister Pijush Hazarika attended a BJP workers meeting in Juria on May 19 where he reportedly issued several organisational directives ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Cachar Police seize 20,000 yaba tablets in Assam's Silchar, one drug peddler held
May 19, 2026Cachar Police seized 20,000 yaba tablets in Silchar and arrested one drug peddler. Investigations continue to dismantle the drug network in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma condoles death of former Uttarakhand CM B.C. Khanduri
May 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 19, condoled the death of former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, describing him as a dedicated public leader whose contributions to the nation would always be remembered.
Assam government appoints six new Executive Members to North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council
May 19, 2026Assam appoints six new Executive Members to North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council. The move aims to enhance governance and development in the region.
Centre pushes water governance reforms at Brahmaputra board meet in Guwahati
May 19, 2026Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil on May 19 chaired the 14th meeting of the High-Powered Review Board (HPRB) of the Brahmaputra Board in Guwahati, where key discussions were held on river basin management, flood control, erosion mitigation and long-term water governance reforms in the Northeast.
Class 9 student dies after falling into Kolong river in Assam
May 19, 2026A tragic incident unfolded in Assam’s Nagaon district on May 19 when a Class 9 student died after falling into the Kolong River.
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