Assam
Bongaigaon Man Sentenced to 20 Years for POCSO Case
A Bongaigaon court sentenced Nanar Janak Choudhury to 20 years in prison for raping and impregnating a minor girl under the POCSO Act.
James M • 20 May 2026
Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari Named Among India's Top 100 Administrators
Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari has been recognized as one of India's top 100 administrators by Fame India magazine for her public service.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam Implements Daily Fines for Pension Processing Delays
Assam has introduced a daily financial penalty for officials who delay pension processing to ensure retired employees receive their benefits on time.
James M • 20 May 2026
Tezpur University Partners with Hyundai for Advanced Mobility Research
Tezpur University has partnered with Hyundai to lead research on battery technology and electric vehicles through a major 16.37 crore investment project.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam to Develop Emergency Landing Facility on National Highway 27
Assam’s Nalbari district will transform a five-kilometer stretch of National Highway 27 into an emergency runway for military and civilian aircraft.
James M • 20 May 2026
Police arrest three Bangladeshi nationals in Assam
Assam police arrested three Bangladeshi nationals in Cachar who allegedly entered India illegally and were attempting to return home via Meghalaya.
James M • 20 May 2026
Karbi Anglong District Prepares for Upcoming National Census
Karbi Anglong officials have launched preparatory measures for the national census, focusing on staff training and house listing schedules.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam Implements Austerity Measures to Counter West Asia Crisis
Assam has launched new austerity measures, including fuel and spending cuts, to maintain fiscal discipline amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
James M • 20 May 2026
Kamakhya Temple Prepares for Annual Ambubachi Mela
Authorities in Guwahati are finalizing preparations for the four-day Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple, expecting massive crowds starting June 22.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam Government Mandates Pharmacy Operations During Nationwide Strike
Assam officials have ordered pharmacies to remain open during a national chemists' strike to ensure patients maintain access to essential life-saving medicine.
James M • 20 May 2026
Preparations Underway for Ambubachi Mela 2026 at Kamakhya Temple
The annual Ambubachi Mela is scheduled for June 22 to 26 in Guwahati. Authorities are boosting security and adding a new access route for the expected crowds.
James M • 20 May 2026
Government Launches Ambitious Economic Development Plan for the Brahmaputra River
India is investing heavily to transform the Brahmaputra into a major economic corridor, boosting regional trade, tourism, and sustainable river management.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam Minister Atul Bora Takes Over Parliamentary Affairs Portfolio
Assam Minister Atul Bora has been handed the Parliamentary Affairs portfolio on an interim basis just ahead of the upcoming state Assembly session.
James M • 20 May 2026
Three Arrested After Two Missing Assam Girls Rescued from Delhi-Bound Train
Assam police rescued two missing schoolgirls from a train in Bongaigaon following an alleged trafficking attempt. Three suspects are currently in custody.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam and Meghalaya Lead India's Expanding Economic Landscape
Assam and Meghalaya are among India's fastest growing economies as new data reveals a shift in growth beyond traditional industrial powerhouses.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam Minister Atul Bora Assigned Additional Charge of Parliamentary Affairs
Assam Minister Atul Bora has been given interim charge of the Parliamentary Affairs Department ahead of the upcoming state legislative assembly session.
James M • 20 May 2026
CPCB Identifies Assam's Pamohi River as Polluted, Threatening Deepor Beel Ecosystem
The CPCB has listed the Pamohi River among Assam's polluted water bodies, sparking concerns over its toxic impact on the fragile Deepor Beel wetland sanctuary.
James M • 20 May 2026
Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets in Mankachar Raid
Assam Police arrested Shah Alam and seized a haul of Yaba tablets during an anti-narcotics operation in Mankachar as part of a border crackdown on drug trade.
James M • 20 May 2026
Nagaon Student Dies After Falling Into Kolong River
A Class 9 student from Nagaon Government Girls High School has died after falling into the Kolong River. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
James M • 20 May 2026
Union Government Advances Water Governance and Flood Management Reforms for Northeast India
Union Minister CR Patil launches the State Water Reforms Framework in Guwahati, aiming to bolster water security and flood management across Northeast India.
James M • 20 May 2026
