Assam
Assam Government Reshuffles Executive Membership of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council
The Assam government has appointed six new members to the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, while removing two others from their executive roles.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Implements Penalty System to Prevent Pension Delays
Assam introduces a penalty system for officials causing pension processing delays, ensuring retired government employees receive timely financial benefits.
James M • 19 May 2026
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Extends Tenure of Local Municipal Officials
The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council has extended the tenure of municipal board and town committee members by six months, effective through November 2026.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell Reopens Nursing Scam Investigation
Assam's Special Vigilance Cell has reopened a probe into a 2013-14 nursing recruitment scam involving illegal fees and irregular seat allocations.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Empowers Rural Women with New Laptops for DigiPay Sakhis
Assam government distributed 71 laptops to DigiPay Sakhis in Amingaon to boost digital financial inclusion and banking services for rural communities.
James M • 19 May 2026
IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Breakthrough Coating to Boost Green Hydrogen Production
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a novel composite coating that improves solar-driven green hydrogen production efficiency by more than 50 percent.
James M • 19 May 2026
Pijush Hazarika outlines BJP strategy and administrative goals in Juria
Former Assam minister Pijush Hazarika addressed a BJP meeting in Juria, outlining election strategies and promising action against local government corruption.
James M • 19 May 2026
Guwahati Included in First Phase of National Water Metro Expansion
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announces Guwahati as part of the first phase of India's new Water Metro project to modernize urban public transport.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Crime Branch Summons Randeep Surjewala Over Passport Allegations
Assam's Crime Branch has summoned Congress leader Randeep Surjewala regarding allegations against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's family. A probe is underway.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Forest Official Arrested in Kokrajhar Over Bribery Allegations
Assam's vigilance department arrested a Kokrajhar forest officer for accepting a bribe to release payment for pending project bills in the BTR region.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Legislative Assembly Schedules Inaugural Session for May 21
The 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will hold its first session from May 21 to May 26. The Speaker will determine the formal recognition of the opposition leade
James M • 19 May 2026
Oil India Limited Driver Faces Fraud and Abandonment Allegations in Morigaon
An OIL driver in Morigaon is under investigation following accusations of using a fake fireman ID, defaulting on a bank loan, and abandoning his family.
James M • 19 May 2026
Gauhati High Court Reserves Bail Decision in Zubeen Garg Death Case
The Gauhati High Court has reserved its verdict on Shekharjyoti Goswami's bail plea regarding the death of singer Zubeen Garg, with a decision due on May 28.
James M • 19 May 2026
Sikkim Becomes Full-Fledged Member of Brahmaputra Board
Sikkim has officially joined the Brahmaputra Board as a full member. Minister Sonam Lama participated in high-level water management meetings in Guwahati.
James M • 19 May 2026
Radisson Blu Guwahati Launches The Street Edit Festival
Radisson Blu Guwahati hosts The Street Edit, a week-long festival from May 18 to 24, 2026, celebrating India’s diverse and iconic street food culture.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Mourns Former Uttarakhand CM B.C. Khanduri
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma honors the late B.C. Khanduri, a retired Major General and former Uttarakhand CM who dedicated his life to national service.
James M • 19 May 2026
Cachar Police Seize 20,000 Yaba Tablets in Silchar Anti-Drug Operation
Assam Police successfully confiscated 20,000 Yaba tablets during a raid in Silchar, leading to one arrest as part of the state's ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Crime Branch Summons Randeep Surjewala Over Passport Controversy
Assam Police summoned Congress leader Randeep Surjewala regarding allegations about Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. The case has sparked intense political debate.
James M • 19 May 2026
Kamrup District Launches Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan to Empower Tribal Communities
Kamrup district has launched the Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan, a week-long initiative aimed at improving government scheme delivery and support for tribal populations.
James M • 19 May 2026
Centre Announces Phase I Rollout of Water Metro Services Across India
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announces the rollout of Water Metro services in Guwahati and five other cities under a new national framework.
James M • 19 May 2026
