Excise Department seizes liquor, destroys 400 litres of fermented wash in Assam's Margherita raid
Jul 09, 2026The Excise Department raided Margherita's Namdang Tea Estate and NH-315 eateries late on July 9. The drive uncovered four cases and formed part of a wider push against illegal liquor and roadside violations.
Asia's largest man-made tank in neglect? Encroachment, weeds blight historic Joysagar
Jul 09, 2026Once regarded as one of Asia's largest man-made tanks and a symbol of Assam's glorious Ahom heritage, the historic Joysagar Tank in Sivasagar is now showing signs of neglect, with weeds, aquatic vegetation and alleged encroachments threatening its beauty and historical significance.
Teacher shortage persists: 22 primary schools in Assam's Binnakandi run with just one teacher
Jul 09, 2026School Education Minister Ranoj Pegu told the Assam Assembly that 22 primary schools in Binnakandi are functioning with only one teacher. The reply highlighted vacancies, temporary support arrangements and efforts to limit duty-related classroom disruption.
Murder suspected as youth's mutilated body found in Assam's Nagaon; past murder case angle emerges
Jul 09, 2026Sensation gripped Assam's Nagaon district after the mutilated body of a young man was recovered near the Kachari Line Hills at Rangamati under the Shalna area on July 9.
Guwahati's long-delayed water supply projects to be completed by December 2026, Assam Assembly told
Jul 09, 2026The Assam government told the Assembly that Guwahati's long-pending JICA-backed water supply projects are still incomplete. It said the most delayed works are now slated to finish by December 2026, while other city schemes continue on staggered timelines.
Assam nears 20% EV adoption, emerges as a front-runner in India's green mobility drive
Jul 09, 2026Assam has reported nearly 20 per cent EV penetration in new vehicle registrations over the past three months. The rise has been linked to better charging infrastructure, affordable power and supportive state policy.
Wrong blood or wrong label? Dhubri medical college row triggers probe amid family's negligence charge
Jul 09, 2026A controversy has erupted at Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) after the family of a 61-year-old patient alleged that he was administered blood of the wrong group during treatment.
Assam to expand model Anganwadi Centres, Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirms focus on early childhood development
Jul 09, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is expanding Model Anganwadi Centres across the state. The push is aimed at improving learning, nutrition, healthcare and overall child development.
Fake currency bigger threat than drugs, says Badruddin Ajmal after Guwahati seizure
Jul 09, 2026AIUDF MLA Badruddin Ajmal on July 9 termed the counterfeit currency racket a bigger threat than the drug menace, alleging it reflected a "100 per cent failure" of the government and calling for stringent action, including police encounters, against those involved in fake currency and drug trafficking.
Eggs cost Rs 10 because of ‘Gunda Tax’: Akhil Gogoi targets Assam minister, BTC chief
Jul 09, 2026Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on July 9 alleged that the sharp rise in egg and other commodity prices in Assam is being driven by an illegal “syndicate tax” or "Gunda Tax" collected at entry points along the Assam–West Bengal border, and demanded immediate closure of the alleged network.
Central team surveys flood-hit Arunachal district, assesses need for additional aid
Jul 09, 2026An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) on July 8 visited flood-ravaged Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh to assess the extent of damage caused by last month's cloudburst-triggered disaster and evaluate the need for additional financial assistance from the Centre.
Silchar police bust alleged theft racket, recover stolen motorcycles and spare parts; two arrested
Jul 09, 2026Silchar Sadar Police have unearthed an alleged theft racket by raiding a scrap dealer's shop in the town, recovering a large quantity of suspected stolen property and arresting two persons.
11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals detained at Guwahati railway station
Jul 08, 2026A total of 11 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Guwahati Railway Station during a recent operation, according to sources.
AIUDF leaders submit memorandum to Assam CM seeking rollback of Uniform Civil Code
Jul 08, 2026A delegation of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), led by party president and Binnakandi MLA Badruddin Ajmal, met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at his office in Guwahati on Wednesday, July 8 and submitted a memorandum raising several issues, including its opposition to the recently enacted Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
Over 82,700 hectares of Assam land under occupation by neighbouring states: Minister
Jul 08, 2026Assam informed the Assembly that 82,751.86 hectares across 18 districts remain under the control of four neighbouring states. The government said it is pursuing dialogue and has signed agreements with Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh to address the boundary disputes.
Over 36,000 declared foreigners in Assam since 2021, only 196 repatriated: Atul Bora
Jul 08, 2026More than 36,000 people have been declared foreigners by Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam since 2021, but only 196 have been repatriated to Bangladesh during the period, the Assam Assembly was informed on July 8.
Gauhati University clarifies on guest house project, says no 'VIP dining hall' planned
Jul 08, 2026Gauhati University on Wednesday, July 8 clarified that the proposed construction work at its Guest House is aimed at expanding common facilities for visitors associated with the institution and that the reference to a "VIP Dining Hall" in an initial tender document was an inadvertent error that has since been corrected.
Assam: APDCL suspends engineer over alleged dereliction of duty, initiates inquiry
Jul 08, 2026The Sub-Divisional Engineer (SDE) of the Lakhipur Electrical Sub-Division under the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), Dibakar Das, has been placed under suspension over allegations of gross negligence and dereliction of duty in connection with delays in restoring electricity supply.
Assam clarifies Uriamghat 'Tax' incident not linked to Naga community or Nagaland Government
Jul 08, 2026The Assam Government on Wednesday, July 8 clarified that the recent incident in the Uriamghat border area, where villagers were allegedly asked to pay Rs 110 per household as "House Tax" and "Census Tax", was the handiwork of a few identified miscreants and had no connection with the Naga community or the Government of Nagaland.
Assam appoints Nojit Kemprai as North Cachar Hills executive member, removes Amendu Hojai
Jul 08, 2026Assam has appointed Nojit Kemprai as an Executive Member of the 13th North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council and removed Amendu Hojai from the post. The July 8 notification said Hojai will continue as a Member of the Autonomous Council and the order took effect immediately.
Assam targets completion of two lakh PMAY-G houses in next 100 days: Minister Atul Bora
Jul 08, 2026Assam has set a 100-day target to complete and hand over two lakh PMAY-G houses. The announcement in the Assembly came as the government agreed to examine allegations over geo-tagging irregularities.
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