Underwater tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh crucial for Assam's strategic security: Himanta
Jun 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 13, said the proposed underwater tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh is being developed primarily from a strategic and national security perspective rather than for economic considerations or traffic demand.
Assam Cabinet approves satellite cities authority, tightens deputation rules for senior officers
Jun 13, 2026The Assam Cabinet on Saturday, June 13 approved two significant policy decisions aimed at strengthening urban planning and streamlining administrative governance in the state.
"No meaning in declaring Assamese as majority language if not spoken or written at home": Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 13, said linguistic identity should be reflected through actual usage at home rather than through declarations made during the Census, while asserting that the Assamese language does not require numerical majorities to ensure its continued existence.
Assam: Patients return without treatment as doctor remains absent at Sivasagar health centre
Jun 13, 2026Medical services at the Namati Ali Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Assam's Sivasagar district were severely disrupted on Saturday, June 13, after no doctor was available at the health centre, forcing several patients to return home without treatment.
Assam notifies Excise Amendment Rules, introduces changes in liquor licensing and sales
Jun 13, 2026Assam has brought the Assam Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2026 into force with immediate effect. The changes tighten liquor sales and revenue norms while promoting State-made and heritage brews.
Assam recorded strong economic and social progress over past decade: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 13, 2026Marking 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, a special media conclave was organised at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati on Saturday, June 13, where Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented an overview of the state’s developmental progress and socio-economic transformation over the past decade.
Gaurav Gogoi seeks inquiry into Jorhat air crash that killed five IAF personnel
Jun 13, 2026Gaurav Gogoi has sought a thorough inquiry into the Jorhat IAF An-32 crash that killed five personnel. The demand comes as the Air Force begins a Court of Inquiry and the co-pilot remains under treatment.
Roadside dhaba sealed in Assam's Margherita for alleged illegal liquor sale
Jun 13, 2026The Margherita Co-District administration on Saturday, June 13, sealed a roadside eatery at Bargolai over allegations of illegal sale of liquor.
Assam Cabinet approves Rs 2000 Crore VB-G RAM G rollout, scheme to begin from July 1
Jun 13, 2026The Assam Cabinet on Saturday, June 13 approved the implementation framework for the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), paving the way for the scheme’s rollout across the state from July 1, 2026, with a budgetary allocation of Rs 2,000 crore.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma condoles death of five IAF personnel in Jorhat AN-32 crash
Jun 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 13, expressed condolences over the death of five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in the tragic AN-32 aircraft crash at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam.
Assam CM congratulates DRDO on successful missile tests, hails ballistic missile defence capability
Jun 13, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated DRDO after it demonstrated India's multi-layered ballistic missile defence system and tested a naval anti-ship missile. He said the indigenous advances strengthened India's strategic capabilities and placed it among a select group of nations.
Assam CM urges caution as police probe alleged AI-generated videos involving students, teachers at two Guwahati schools
Jun 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 13, urged restraint and cautioned against drawing conclusions while police investigate allegations relating to the creation and circulation of alleged AI-generated videos involving students and teachers of two private schools in Guwahati.
“Please have patience, you will soon know my direction”: Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC
Jun 13, 2026Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev on Saturday, June 13 said her decision to resign from the party was guided by both personal and political considerations, while indicating that her future political course would become clear in due course.
Assam: Rajnath Singh expresses grief over death of five IAF personnel in AN-32 crash at Jorhat
Jun 13, 2026Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday expressed deep anguish over the death of five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in the tragic crash of an AN-32 transport aircraft at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, and extended condolences to the bereaved families.
Naga Students' Association Haflong condemns killing of six Zeliangrong Naga men in Manipur
Jun 13, 2026The Naga Students' Association (NSA), College Unit, Haflong, in Assam's Dima Hasao district has strongly condemned the killing of six Zeliangrong Naga men in Manipur, terming the incident a barbaric and inhuman act that strikes at the very foundations of humanity and justice.
Over 60 Greater Hog Badgers recorded in Assam's Kaziranga in first scientific assessment
Jun 13, 2026Assam has announced that a first scientific assessment recorded more than 60 Greater Hog Badgers in Kaziranga National Park. The finding points to a resilient ecosystem and adds fresh data for conservation planning.
Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 crashes during landing at Jorhat Air Base; co-pilot survives
Jun 13, 2026Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during a routine sortie at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on June 13. The co-pilot survived the crash and is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Traditional liquor to be sold only within respective communities in Assam
Jun 13, 2026The Assam Cabinet has approved a new policy restricting the sale of traditional community-specific alcoholic beverages exclusively to members of the respective communities, a move aimed at preserving cultural practices while regulating the sale of indigenous liquor.
Guwahati Police rescue cattle, intercept vehicle near Gorchuk; probe underway amid ongoing crackdown
Jun 13, 2026Gorchuk Police intercepted a vehicle near the Gorchuk Flyover and rescued three cattle. Investigators are questioning the occupants and checking for links to a wider smuggling network.
Assam CM claims Arya Nagar controversy highlighted to divert attention from Nalbari encounter case and Goalpara beef row
Jun 13, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Arya Nagar incident was highlighted while other controversies unfolded. He alleged the focus shifted attention from the Nalbari encounter case and the Goalpara row.
No direct Aadhaar for applicants above 18 years in Assam; cabinet tightens verification norms
Jun 13, 2026Assam has ended regular Aadhaar enrolment for applicants above 18 and shifted them to a special verification route. The move is aimed at blocking illegal immigrants while keeping access open for genuine citizens and exempt groups.
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