Assam
Bongaigaon officials inspect markets to combat rising food prices
Bongaigaon authorities inspected local markets on Friday to address inflation and ensure shopkeepers display mandatory price lists for essential goods.
James M • 22 May 2026
Guwahati to Host 45th Water India Expo Focused on Sustainability
Guwahati will host the 45th Water India Expo from June 2 to 4, gathering industry experts to showcase sustainable water and wastewater management solutions.
James M • 22 May 2026
Cachar Police Seize Over 21,000 Bottles of Codeine Syrup in Assam
Assam police seized 21,600 bottles of codeine syrup near Puticherra, marking a major success in the state's ongoing campaign against illegal drug trafficking.
James M • 22 May 2026
Opposition Legislators Boycott Assam Governor Address Over Inflation
Opposition MLAs in Assam boycotted the Governor's address on May 22 to protest the government's failure to address rising inflation and public hardships.
James M • 22 May 2026
AASU Launches Statewide Protests Over Soaring Costs in Assam
The All Assam Students Union held rallies across multiple districts to demand government action against rising fuel, food, and medicine prices.
James M • 22 May 2026
Amit Shah Announces Strategy to Curb Eastern Border Infiltration
Home Minister Amit Shah plans to meet with three state Chief Ministers to bolster security and curb illegal infiltration along India's eastern borders.
James M • 22 May 2026
BJP Leader Bhupen Borah Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Stance on PM Modi
BJP MLA Bhupen Borah claims Rahul Gandhi has lost public support and trust by using harsh language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Man Dies in Tragic Fall From Train While Traveling Home for Bakrid
A man from Assam died after falling from a moving train near New Jalpaiguri while returning home from Kerala for the upcoming Bakrid celebrations.
James M • 22 May 2026
Guwahati's New Flyover Named to Honor Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has named a new Guwahati flyover after Syama Prasad Mookerjee to honor his efforts in keeping Assam within India.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Governor Outlines Five-Year Vision Amid Opposition Walkout
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the state government's five-year vision as opposition members staged a walkout in the Assembly.
James M • 22 May 2026
DRI Seizes Smuggled Areca Nuts and Prohibited E-Cigarettes in Major Crackdowns
The DRI seized 60,000 kg of smuggled areca nuts in the Northeast and intercepted over 300,000 illicit e-cigarettes worth ₹120 crore nationwide.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Intensifies Road Safety Measures Following Recent Accident Reductions
Assam officials are launching new safety initiatives and stricter enforcement to curb road fatalities following a recent drop in accident statistics.
James M • 22 May 2026
Unidentified body discovered on Dhing Road in Assam
Authorities in Assam are investigating the death of an unidentified man discovered on the side of Dhing Road in Nagaon on Friday morning.
James M • 22 May 2026
Akhil Gogoi Urges Assam Government to Prioritize Inflation Over UCC
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi has criticized the BJP government for pursuing a Uniform Civil Code instead of addressing the state's rising cost of living.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Governor outlines government vision amidst Opposition protest
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the government's five-year agenda today as Opposition members staged a walkout over inflation concerns.
James M • 22 May 2026
Ranjeet Kumar Dass Elected Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly
BJP legislator Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly for a historic second term.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Civil Service Officer Arrested in Bribery Case After Cash Seizure
Assam official Lachit Kumar Das was arrested for bribery. A subsequent home search by vigilance teams uncovered nearly 1.3 crore in cash and bank deposits.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Approves Second Emergency Landing Strip on NH-27
Nalbari district will host Assam's second emergency landing facility on NH-27 to support military and commercial aircraft during national crises.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Police Arrest 856 in Cattle Smuggling Crackdown
Assam authorities have arrested 856 people and seized nearly 3,000 kilograms of beef as part of an ongoing statewide campaign against illegal cattle trade.
James M • 21 May 2026
MLA Shiladitya Dev Outlines Development Plans for Hojai
BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev promises rapid progress for Hojai, prioritizing flood control and infrastructure during his second term in the Assam Assembly.
James M • 21 May 2026
