More AASU protests will mean more evictions: Assam CM
Aug 11, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, August 11 addressed an election rally at Kajalgaon in Chirang as part of the BJP’s Vijay Sankalp Sabha, using the platform to strongly counter opposition leaders’ recent comments.
Assam Pharmacists’ Union demands action against illegal pharmacies, alleges corruption
Aug 11, 2025The Assam Pharmacists’ Union warns against illegal pharmacies threatening public health and state revenue. They call for urgent government action and probe into alleged corruption in the Assam Pharmacy Council.
IIT Guwahati partners with Balipara Foundation for Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum 2025
Aug 11, 2025IIT Guwahati and Balipara Foundation sign MoU for EHNF 2025. Forum to focus on sustainability in Eastern Himalayas.
Assam: Group of youths assault man with cricket stump; five held
Aug 11, 2025A young man was assaulted with a cricket stump by helmeted youths in Lakuwa, leading to five arrests. The incident has caused public outrage and calls for strict action.
Assam: Floods submerge villages near Raimona National Park in Gossaigaon
Aug 11, 2025Floodwaters from the Janali River have submerged multiple villages near Raimona National Park in Assam, causing severe distress. Authorities are conducting relief efforts to aid displaced residents and animals.
Gaurav Gogoi slams EC: "No reason to deny permission" for INDIA bloc MPs' march
Aug 11, 2025Gaurav Gogoi accuses Election Commission of evading accountability as INDIA bloc MPs march to protest alleged voter fraud in Bihar.
BTR Peace Accord signatory slams Himanta’s ‘first, second-class citizens’ remark
Aug 11, 2025BTR leader and peace accord signatory urges political leaders to avoid divisive remarks ahead of BTC polls.
Segunbari tea estate makes history as first in Assam to announce 20% bonus for workers
Aug 11, 2025Segunbari Tea Estate in Margherita, Tinsukia district, has become the first in the state to declare a generous 20% bonus for its workers for the financial year 2024-25.
Over 40 arrested in Assam as international poaching nexus busted under ‘Operation Falcon’
Aug 11, 2025Assam authorities have arrested over 40 people, including several with alleged links to international crime syndicates, under the ongoing ‘Operation Falcon’.
Assam: One dead, one injured in high-speed scooter crash in Chikni tea estate
Aug 11, 2025A high-speed scooter crash on Chikni Tea Estate road claimed one life and left another critically injured. Police are investigating the accident that occurred near Nisha Jakhlabandha Police Outpost.
Assam Congress forms Assembly elections manifesto committee
Aug 11, 2025Assam Congress appoints 30-member committee for assembly elections. Gaurav Gogoi approves formation with immediate effect.
Guwahati airport cargo terminal handles record 952 MT in July, sets new milestone
Aug 11, 2025Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport handled 952 metric tonnes of cargo. This marks a 13.2% increase from the previous record, driven by inbound cargo growth. The airport enhances its role as a logistics hub for Northeast India.
Minor Assam girl raped and murdered at Dibrugarh tea garden
Aug 11, 2025Assam police have arrested a suspect in the case of an eight-year-old girl's alleged rape and murder in Dibrugarh district.
Tripura students who pass class 12 boards assured admission in govt colleges: Minister
Aug 11, 2025Tripura's Higher Education Minister ensures college seats for all Class 12 graduates. Suspension of professor at Ramthakur College follows alleged admission fraud. Over 24,000 students cleared, with 33,000 seats available.
Himanta Biswa Sarma decodes why Indigenous people need guns
Aug 11, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday justified granting arms licences to indigenous Hindus living in heavily minority-dominated areas, arguing that such measures were necessary for their protection.
Assam's Arani S. Hazarika becomes first from state to graduate in Sanskrit from Oxford University
Aug 10, 2025Arani S. Hazarika, a 21-year-old scholar from Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, has etched her name in history by becoming the first Assamese to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit and Classical Hindi from the prestigious Oxford University. Her achievement not only adds a proud chapter to Assam’s academic journey but also reinforces the state’s growing presence in the global scholarly arena.
Himanta Biswa Sarma slams opposition over ‘poor’ tag for evictees owning land, fisheries, buildings
Aug 10, 2025Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday strongly defended the ongoing eviction drives across the state, asserting that land belonging to the indigenous people should never remain in the possession of any suspected foreigner. Addressing the media, Sarma countered the views of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi, who have raised concerns over the evictions.
Cannabis worth Rs 2.5 crore seized in Cachar, one arrested
Aug 10, 2025Amidst ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, Assam Police intercepted a vehicle in Cachar district and seized 362 kilograms of cannabis, valued at approximately Rs 2.5 crore in the illegal market.
CID busts fake appointment letter racket in Assam, six arrested, including BTC poll candidate
Aug 10, 2025CID Assam has arrested six individuals in connection with a fake appointment letter scam involving the state’s Water Resources Department, officials said on Sunday. Among those apprehended is a candidate contesting the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections on a Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) ticket.
Assam: Pijush Hazarika advocates revival of natural water bodies, leads cleanliness drive in Jagiroad
Aug 10, 2025Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday emphasised the crucial role of natural water bodies in mitigating the state’s recurring flood problems. He said that if properly maintained and utilised, these reservoirs can significantly reduce the impact of floods while serving as valuable water storage sources.
Assam: Morigaon Police arrest village defence party secretary in cannabis trade
Aug 10, 2025Amidst ongoing action against action against illegal narcotics trade, Morigaon police arrested a man accused of running a cannabis supply network while holding a key local security post.
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