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Saraighat Bridge to close for emergency repairs on May 21

The Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati will close for eight hours on May 21 for emergency deck repairs. Commuters should plan alternative routes for travel.

James M • 21 May 2026

Two Schoolgirls Found Dead in Assam Tea Garden Pond

Authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of two schoolgirls whose bodies were recovered from a pond in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Tuesday.

James M • 21 May 2026

ABSU Demands Assam Government Address Bodo Textbook Shortage

The All Bodo Students Union is calling on Assam's Chief Minister to resolve a severe shortage of Bodo medium textbooks affecting students across 12 districts.

James M • 21 May 2026

Ten-Foot Statue of Zubeen Garg Unveiled in Boko

A ten-foot statue of music icon Zubeen Garg was unveiled in Boko, Assam, during a public ceremony honoring his cultural and social contributions.

James M • 21 May 2026

BJP MLA Emphasizes Preservation of Assamese Identity

BJP legislator Pradyut Bordoloi calls for protecting Assamese heritage, citing historical resistance against British efforts to dilute local identity.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Assembly embraces tribal languages during legislative oaths

Assam lawmakers took oaths in Rabha and Karbi, marking a shift toward cultural inclusion in the state's 16th Legislative Assembly inaugural session.

James M • 21 May 2026

Saraighat Bridge to close for emergency repairs tonight

Guwahati's Saraighat Bridge will be closed to all traffic for eight hours tonight to facilitate emergency repairs on the bridge deck.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Police Seize Counterfeit Currency Materials in Sivasagar

Assam police seized counterfeit-note materials and arrested one man in Sivasagar, while questioning two drivers to uncover potential criminal networks.

James M • 21 May 2026

Newborn rescued in Assam after illegal sale by parents

Police rescued a five-day-old infant in Nalbari after its parents sold the child due to financial hardship. The investigation into the case continues.

James M • 21 May 2026

Indian Tea Exports Reach Record High of Rs 8,719 Crore

India's tea exports jumped 93 percent to Rs 8,719 crore in FY26, fueled by the global demand for diverse regional varieties like Assam and Darjeeling.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Civil Service officer arrested in bribery sting

Assam official Lachit Kumar Das was arrested by the anti-corruption wing after being caught red-handed accepting a bribe in his Guwahati office.

James M • 21 May 2026

Prime Minister Modi Highlights Indian Craftsmanship in Gift to Italian Leader

Prime Minister Modi gifted Italian PM Giorgia Meloni two unique silk stoles from Northeast India, celebrating shared cultural ties and heritage.

James M • 21 May 2026

Ranjeet Kumar Dass Elected Speaker of 16th Assam Legislative Assembly

Senior BJP leader Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly for his second term.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam School Faces Backlash After Alleged Student Assault

Parents are demanding action after a student was injured in an assault at a Bongaigaon school, accusing the staff of negligence and dismissive behavior.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Power Department Fines Highway Contractor Over Illegal Electricity Theft

Assam officials fined J Infratech over ₹20,000 for stealing power at a Dhubri highway project site and misusing subsidized domestic gas cylinders.

James M • 21 May 2026

Bongaigaon Administration Moves to Evict Encroachers from Ex-Servicemen Land

Assam officials have issued notices to residents occupying land reserved for ex-servicemen, signaling a potential major eviction drive in Bongaigaon district.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam's Aromatic Joha Rice Gains Global Recognition via PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Assam's indigenous Joha rice to the FAO chief, highlighting the state's agricultural heritage on the global stage.

James M • 21 May 2026